General News

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 80, 12 June 1945, Page 4

General News

Child Safety Education “The work of child safety education in schools is taking up an increasing amount of our patrol’s time.” reports the Automobile Association (Nelson h “During the year he has lectured to hundreds of children in many schools, and now that the scheme is under way it will involve 75 schools each year, hi May last our patrol officer oitendec a conference extending over -everal day's in Palmerston North, and gained much valuable experience in the operation of this scheme. New regulations now provide for the operation of special crossings in the vicinity of schools. So far only two are deemed necessary m Nelson, and one in Motueka. It is important for drivers to remember that upon the school patrol displaying the red stop sign, all traffic must stop and give way to children and other pedestrians over the whole of the crossing—not only over one half, as in the case of ordinary crossings.” Model House A model house built entirely of matches attracted much attention at the Dunedin Winter Show. A fine piece of workmanship, it was constructed by Mr V. Murray, and it took approximately two years and a half of his spare time to complete the task. The interior is fully furnished, every piece being made entirely from matches and match boxes. The model can be taken to pieces and put together again in 15 minutes. Alfred Gould and Son make preliminar: announcement of a special auction sale of interest to farmers, contractors. plumbers and others, to be held under instructions received from the War Assets Realisation Board on Tuesday next. 19th June in the grqunds of the Government Buildings, at 1 p.m. sharp.* C. W. Lipscombe, auctioneer, Bridge street, advertises extended list of goods for auction, including several morepieces of furniture; also sale w'rtyj.go'mrnence at 1.45 p.m., not 2 p.ni. as advertised.*

StsHMpr fi'fffi Sun Fjdmrfsco 4* Jjjwjflfp* .which' should., prove of m-j terest to stamp collectors is attached to a letter received from the United States by Mr R. G. Diack, of Invercargill. The letter was posted at 9 a.m. on 25th April, 1945. at San Francisco—the first day of isftue of the stamp. The stamp itself—a five cent one—bears 'the words, “Toward United Nation,” and underneath . this, in small type, the name of the late President, Franklin D. Roosevelt. The date line on thi stamp is 25th April, 1945. Future «f Railways The opinion that air travel would not' be a serious source of competition to the railways in New Zealand was expressed by Mr J. A. Jones, retiring stationmaster at Auckland, at a presentation ceremony. He said he did not agree with those officers of the department who had viewed the .future pessimistically when pse Was made of a.ir transport during the recent railway strike. Similar fears during the depression, when there was strong competition from road transport, had proved tc be unjustified. Children’s Teeth The introduction of a dental benefit to provide free treatment for young people up to the age of 19 years is at present under consideration and it is | expected that details will be announced shortly, says a letter received by the j Thames branch of the Labour Party, which previously made representations on this matter, from the Minister of Health, Mr Nordmeyer. Provision is being made for primary school children who are undergoing treatment at primary school dental clinics to obtain free any necessary additional dental work of a kind not ordinarily carried out at a school dental clinic. Girls’ College Roll There are 523 on the Nelson Girls’ College r 011—478 in the secondary school and 45 in the preparatory department, stated the report of the Principal, Miss J. Stewart, to last night's meeting of the College Council of Governors. At tire end of last term and in Ihe first week of this term 2G girls left for various reasons, the majority to take positions. Right Hand Rule “It is felt that there is still a good deal of misapprehension over the operation of the right hand rule,” states the annual report of the Automobile Association (Nelson). "The question of reversion to the old rule was discussed at the recent S.I.M.U. meeting, but the two unions have deferred consideration for a further period to enable further observation. Meanwhile, it is impressed upon members that while in all other cases, the old rule —give way to traffic on the right still applies —traffic changing direction gives way to all other traffic.” Nelson Bowling Centre The result of t' individual votes recorded for those nominated for the South Island Council of the New Zealand Bowling Association have been received. The Nelson, West Coast and Buller Centres all recorded a full vote for the Nelson and Marlborough nominees. The latter centre, however, did not register a vote for the Nelson representative. Both Nelson and Marlborough nominations were unsuccessful. Historic Property for Rehabilitation The Rehabilitation Department has announced that the Galatea Estate. Bay of Plenty, or at least a substantial part of it, is shortly beinig opened for the settlement of ex-servicemen of this war. jLt,is„ hoped to .settle . eventually 100 ex-servicemen on a leasehold basts on this estate, which was bought from ihe : Maori? between 1870 and 1880, and which contains about 22,000 acres. The Crown purchased the estate in 1931 for about £IOO,OOO and by sowing English grasses and top-dressing changed it from purely sheep country tP substantially good dairying land. Thirteen sections in the estate are to be offered toward the end ©f June to ex-service-men graded “A” for dairying in that district. All the sections are fully equipped and each has a house for the prospective settler.

This Week’s Coupons Ration coupons available this week are:—Meat (ration Is 6d weekly, H coupons 3d, others 3d; child's ration 9d weekly, J coupons 3d).—Nos. 32 and 33. Butter (ration 6oz weekly, each coupon Boz).:—Nos. 33, 34 and 35, available until Bth July. Sugar (ration 2£lb monthly, each coupon lOoz).—Nos. 33 to, 36, available until Bth July. Tea (ration Boz monthly, each coupon 2oz). —Nos. 33 to 36, available until Bth July. Petrol (No. 11 at half face value and No. 12 at one and a-half times face value, available until 30th June). The Petrol Ration There are strong grounds for believin_ that the Government shortly will announce an increase in the petrol ration for private motorists, to take effect from. the commencement of the new motor licensing year on Ist July, states the “N.Z. Herald.” Persistent rumours to this effect have been circulating in Auckland and last week’s issue of the “Standard.” the official journal of the Labour Party, states that the newspaper has learned “on good authority” that the petrol ration' possibly will be increased as£rom the beginning of next month. No indication of the actual amount Of the increase can be obtained officially, but those who are closely in touch with the position are optimistic enough to suggest that the new ration will be four times that which has operated throughout most of the past 12 months. On this basis, eight gallons a month would be allowed for high-powered cars, six gallons for medium cars, and four gallons for low-powered cars. Others are not so hopeful, and suggest that the new ration will be four, three and two gallons, respectively. Technical Classes “A few students, as always, found winter travelling too difficult and did not return this term but the number of new students more than made up for them so that every class now has its full complement,” stated Mr R. M. Webber, Supervisor of the Nelson College evening technical classes in his report to last night’s meeting of the College Council of Governors. “In art, needlework and cabinetmaking it has been necessary to start new classes. The gas shortage had a marked effect on some of the girls’ classes but now that the rooms are warm again the girls are back in full strength.” In Their Own Language It is officially notified that the Danish language may be used in telegrams to Denmark, the Dutch language in tele- • .ms to the Netherlands (Holland) and the Norwegian language in telegrams to Norway. “Hated Both Ends” A dairy farmer who was seeking the assistance of the Court to get his wife to return to him explained to Mr Justice Callan that',his wife had thought she would like life on a farm, but it had not turned out that way. “She gdt to hate the cows?” suggested his Honour. “She never knew one end of a cow from another,” replied witness. “But she knew that she hated both ends,” his Honour concluded. In appreciation of the services rendered by the brigade at yesterday’s scrub fire, Mr A. C. Fawcett, of Tasman street, has forwarded £2 2s to the brigade’s social fund.