News Of The Day

Northern Advocate, 20 December 1945, Page 4

News Of The Day

WHANGAREI WEATHER Barometer, 8 a.m. : 29.75 Thermometer, 8 a.m 62 deg. Rainfall Record Fall in Whangarel ("Advocate gauge), 24 hours ended 8 a.m. today 0°} n - Rainfall for December 1.03 in. Average for December 3.55 in Average annual rainfall 64.31 in. Rainfall for year to date 48.44 in. Northland Tides—Whangarei Town Wharf: Thurs., 20th: 3.49, 9.12;! Fri., 21st: 9.41, 10.2. . Hokianga, add 2hrs. 11mm.; Awanui, deduct 3min.; Mangoimi, smin.; Bay of Islands, 14min. Sunrise and Sunset Thurs., 20th: 4.57, 7.39; Fri., 21st; 4.58, 7.40. Phases of the Moon December Time New Moon 5 6.6 a.m. First Quarter 12 H-5 p.m. Full Moon 19 2.17 p.m. Last Quarter 26 10.0 p.m.

Forecast to 5 p.m. on Friday: Moderate ’to fresh south westerly winds. Weather cloudy and cool with a few showers, but increasing fair intervals. Further outlook : Fair. OTIRIA CARVED HOUSE

Under the leadership of a local chief. Mr. Ariki Ngawati, the Maoris of Otiria have erected a carved meetinghouse. It was designed and carved by a member of the Ngapuhi tsibe, Mr. Wi Parihi, now of Kaikohe. It is described by Mr. Ngawati as the first successful attempt at a carved meeting-house by the Ngapuhi people, as carving of any description among them has been conspicuous by its absence. With the exception of the memorial meeting-house at Waitangi, the Otiria building is the only carved meeting-house in the Bay of Islands.

HOME FOR DISABLED MEN Through the generosity of Mr. J. B. Kennedy and other settlers of Cooper’s Beach. Mangonui. North Auckland, a section of land has been donated to the R.S.A. to establish a home for permanently disabled servicemen. The section, of about four acres, is adjacent to Cooper’s Beach. It will be controlled by .the Mangonui County branch of the R.S.A.

LEARNERS’ POOL FOR RAWENE? Willingness to supply from 7000 to 8000 gallons of water weekly was expressed by the Hokianga County Council when considering a letter from the Rawene District High School Committee regarding the contemplated construction of a learners’ swimming pool at the site of the new school. The council insisted the committee should recognise the possible need for |;ver-riding restrictions in the event .bU drought weather or pipe faults developing.

SANTA CLAUS AT HEALTH CAMP Santa Claus was out on his round last night. The lucky children were those at the Maunu Health Camp, each of whom received a gift donated by Messrs. Bond and Bond, of Whangarei, and the Rotary Club. Santa arrived just after the youngsters had gone 10. bed, and there was great excitement as he entered with the big bag of gifts on his back. The children sang Christmas carols and before he departed, the bearded old gentleman wished them all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

NURSES VACCINATE DOGS Practical aid for farmers in. the Hokianga is provided by the district nurses employed under the hospital board’s special area domicilliary service. This service is the vaccination of dogs with a new drug that immunises against distemper for life. Numbers of dogs have already been vaccinated at the clinic in Taheke. Henry Wilson’s Grand Xmas Fair is gathering force as it progresses. It behoves everyone lo lake advantage of the special offerings in all departments throughout the store, and so spread out Xmas shopping to ease the eleventh-hour strain. W 33 NEW YEAR’S DAY AT COOPER’S BEACH Everyone that attended the annual Maori sports at Cooper's Beach last New Year's Day was enthusiastic about the pleasure of the outing. There is no doubt that this is one of the most beautiful spots in New Zealand for a picnic outing, being unique with the grassy paddocks going down to the fringe of pohutukawas along the edge of the beach. Interest will be maintained all day with races for young and old, haka and poi competitions and tugs-o’-war. A chain stepping competition will be run off every hour so as to give the experts a chance to show their skill. As usual at these Maori picnics, a kapa Maori will be-a feature of the day, and steps are being taken this year to see that no one attending will be disappointed. Given a fine day, Cooper’s Beach should be a rendezvous for everyone in the county on New Year’s Day. 210