General News

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 6 October 1942, Page 4

General News

j College Sports The annual athletic sports of Nelson j College will be held on Saturday, 14th November. Broadcast by Bishop of Nelson A short address by the Bishop of Nelson (the Rt. Rev. P. W. Stephenson) in connection with the C.M.S. jubilee celebrations will be broadcast from 2YA. Wellington, at 7.5 o'clock this ( evening. Dangerous Practice : Matches by Post "Tlie sending of matches through the post is a serious offence under the Post and Telegraph Act and in future action will be taken against offenders.” said the Postmaster-General (Mr P. C. Webb» to day, when commenting on re cent instances in which the enclosing of matches in postal packets had come to tiie rotice of the Post Office. Mr Webb said that some persons appeared to believe that wax matches enclosed in tin containers or (safety) matches could be sent by post. Such an impression was erroneous. Explosive, dangerous or destructive substances of any kind, including matches, came within flic provisions of the Act and for reasons of safety must be excluded from the mails. Fishing Licence Regulations An amendment which has been issued to the Fresh-water Fisheries Regulations. 1936. makes a whole-season fishing licence issued in the North Island available throughout New Zealand, j except in the Rotorua acclimatisation I district. The North Island whole-sea- | son licence costs 30s. For men of 18 and 1 over the following other charges pre--1 vail:—Half-season. 15s: monthly, 10s: weekly. 7s Gd: day, ss; single-river, i 10s. For women of 16 and over the i whole-season fee is 7s 6d. for youths of ! 16 and 17 it is 32s 6d. and for all other J age and licence classification it is ss, Graves in Crete Speaking in a national broadcast, j Lieutenant-Colonel Tennent, of the j New Zealand Medical Corps, who recently spent a period in Crete as a ; prisoner, said that the Germans had 1 gone to some trouble to look after the i graves of the fallen, and they had ac- ! tually erected a beautiful memorial to i the men of both nations who had lost I their lives during the battle of Crete. ! Hospital Short Staffed j The position at Wairau Hospital has grown serious of late and last week reached a climax, says “The Express." There are 120 occupied beds at the institution which, under the Department of Health standards of as late as last month, calls for a nursing staff of 80 to give a 24-hour service. The domestic staff to meet the requirements of these 200 people, including cooks, kitchenmaids, wardsmaids, porters, housemaids, laundry staff and seamstresses is now 27—or in all nine short of various categories. This means that the present stuff are being called on to do ’! far more than they should have to and i are actually putting up a magnificent war effort. For that is what it is. Hos- : r pita! work, the care ancl preservation . 1 of the health of the community amid | \ the stresses of war, is an integral and : j important part of the war effort. Struggle in Blenheim Street ! An exciting struggle, which was ; staged in Market street, Blenheim, be- : tween two young ladies and a i7-year-r old youth, resulted in the apprehension j I of two boys who shortly before had ' converted a car to their own use. The ’ j vehicle, says “The Express,” was owni! ed by Mrs J. E. Thomas, of Percy j street, and it had been parked outside l the residence. Later the discovery was made that it had been driven away, and a member ol the family, with her ! friend, left for town immediately to rc- » port the matter to the police. While i passing along Market sti'eet they notica ed the missing car drawn up at the ' kerb with two youths seated in front, ‘ and they acted with commendable , promptitude. Before he could make . off the driver was apprehended, and was told that he must accompany them to the police station. In the meantime 1 the other boy had made good his escape and the driver’s attempt to follow him was forcibly frustrated. A hectic >' scramble ensued, and was successfully ended when an Army officer appeared on the scene and lent his aid. The boys, who were both 17 years of age, will appear before Mr T. E. Maunsell, S.M., i n the Children’s Court next week.

Trials of E.P.S. The E.P.S. trial last: evening produced a number of complaints from residents on account, of the silt in the water during the evening, but that inconvenience was only minor compared with the experiences of several residents. One householder turned on the bath tap to obtain an emergency supply of water, in accordance with the E.P.S. general instructions to householders, then turned off the supply at the stop-valve, also in accordance with instructions. When the all-clear signal sounded he turned on the stop-valve but forgot about the bath tap. His forgetfulness resulted in a flooded bathroom and passage, the first warning of the flood being a trickle of water coming down the stairs. In the Port hill area another householder forgot to turn off the tap over the copper which resulted in a well-flooded washhouse Fur Seals Plentiful Fishermen who have been fishing round Stewart Island this season report. that fur seals arc very plentiful in that locality and that in places where a few years ago only an occasional seal was to be seen there are now hundred',, indicating that they are multiplying quickly, says the “Southland Daily News.” The close season for fur seals has been extended until 31st March, 1945. but it is the opinion of fishermen that a short open season should be made, first for the protection or the fishing grounds, and, second, that the skins would be of considerable value immediately after the war. College Governor “Dead” The Nelson College Council of Governors was in session when the air raid warning sounded for the E.P.S. trial last evening. Business came to a momentary standstill. Three governors jumped to their feet and made for the door. Another opened sealed orders. "I'm dead," he announced calmly and j "departed in peace.” A fifth remember- j ed- shutters which needed attention and went home. Separation Allowance A resolution urging that separation j allowances should be paid for all child- j ren under 16 years of age of members j of the armed forces, was carried at a j meeting of the Wai mate branch of tine i Farmers’ Union. Members agreed that the present restriction of the allowance to five children was a grave injustice to soldiers who had eight and nine in their families. Girls’ College Garden Party It is intended to hold the annual garden party on Saturday. 28th November, reported the Principal of Nelson Girls’ College. Miss J. Stewart, to the Council of Governors last evening The College hopes to make it an occasion for parents. Old Girls and other friends to visit the school in this, its Diamond Jubilee year. A Call for Loyalty "I have been appalled at the want of loyalty I have seen about me in the genera! life of New Zealand and elsewhere.” said Lieutenant-General E. Puttick. General Officer Commanding the New Zealand Military Forces, in a speech he made to anti-aircraft officer ' cadets. "I have seen people disloyal to the firms they work for. disloyal to the men they work with, and disloyal to thcor cause. Unless you have loyalty you have disruption a a rotten show.” Supplies of Phosphate There is little prospect of increased supplies of phosphate being available in New Zealand in the near future, according to the Hon. Adam Hamilton, a member of the War Cabinet. At a meeting of the Southland Council of Primary Production he said efforts were being made to secure supplies from various sources but shipping was the chief problem. Albatross Takes Off A good take-off was made by the ; albatross which made a forced landing on a Charlton (Southland) farm recently. The albatross was*taken to the top of a rise and launched into the wind When last seen it was heading for the sea. It is thought, from the size of the albatross, that it was only a youngster, and this probably accounted for its being blown so far inland. Labour Day Holiday The Dominion Manufacturers' Association has requested the New Zealand

Manufacturers’ Federation to seek from the Government an early pronouncement whether Labour Day this year is to be observed as a holiday by essential industries. In its letter to the federation. the association has expressed the opinion that workers would benefit considerably from the long week-end and that the holiday should, therefore, be observed. The association further stresses the necessity for an early and definite announcement rather than a statement made two or three days beforehand. making the holiday more or less optional, arid throwing the responsibility on employers. Oyster Season In spite of bad weather at the beginning. which kept tlie boats at home for weeks at a time, the Bluff oyster season, which it, now closed, has been an exceptionally good one. the tally for each boat being very much above that of last season. The vessels have now put all dredgers oyster gear ashore and are ready to be painted and overhauled