General News

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 80, 30 July 1945, Page 4

General News

Coal for Wellington The Wingatui left Westport on Sunday night for Wellington with approximately 3100 tons of coal, which- is well above the average load taken from Westport. Its departure was delayed for 24 hours because of the absence of one of the crew, this being the second time this month that the ship has been held up for a similar reason. Woman Hit by Car and Killed A woman who was struck by a motor car at Sockburn on Friday evening died in the Christchurch Public Hospital early on Sunday, says a Press Association message. The victim was Ivy Ellen Corboy. member of the W.A.A.F., stationed at Wigram. She suffered head and leg injuries and was admitted to hospital at 10.5 p.m. on Friday. Tribute to Colonies A tribute to the great part played during the war by Britain’s Colonial Empire was broadcast last night by Sir Cosmo Parkinsoft, formerly Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies. and now personal representative of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, who has just concluded a tour of Fiji and other British territories in the Western Pacific. Sir Cosmo said he used the term “Colonies’' to cover not only those parts of the Empire which were strictly colonies, but also the protectorates. protected States and mandated territories which were under British administration. Colonial Service Recruiting “With the end of war. we shall need again the best men we can get lor work in the Colonies.” said Sir Cosmo Parkinson in a broadcast last night. “The Dominions as well as the United Kingdom are a field for recruitment for the Colonial Service, and in each ol' the Dominions there is machinery established some years ago to deal with applications from Dominion candidates. From New Zealand, through the Central Selection Board in Wellington presided over by His Excellency the Gov-ernor-General. some 30 to 40 New Zealanders have been appointed to the Colonial Service. And now, arising out of the war, special arrangements have been made by the Secretary of State which will give those in the forces of the Crown opportunity to apply for Colonial appointment, and these arrangements cover of course not only United Kingdom but also Dominion forces.”

Important Part Played Looking at the strategy of war. it was no exaggeration to say that without our colonies the war would have be on greatly prolonged, if. indeed it could have been won at all. said Sir Cosmo Parkinson in a talk last night. West Africa—the Gambia, the Gold Coast, Nigeria and Ascension Island—gave us the air routes for the Middle East, and Freetown in Sierra Leone, was an invaluable naval base; Ceylon was a bulwark against Japan, and with Aden procured our vital communications in the Indian Ocean. And how would we have fared in the Mediterranean without Malta 0

Hot-Water Cylinder Explodes A Blenheim housewife had a startling experience when the hot-water cylinder in her house exploded with considerable force, blowing the mantelpiece halfway across the kitchen and forcing the wall on both sides of the stove about a foot out of alignment, states “The Express.” At the time of the incident the housewife was bending over the slove, and without any warning a terrific explosion occurred, the mantelpiece being flung right over her head. She sustained burns to her legs and arms from the clouds of steam which belched out of the gaping hole alongside the stove. but fortunately two young children who were in the room escaped all but a sprinkling of the sawdust packed around the cylinder. It is understood that the cause of the explosion was the freezing up oi the steam vent leading out through the roof. Considerable pressure was built up in the cylinder until it finally exploded. Gift of Health Stamps New Zealanders will be pleased to know that a complete set of the beautiful health stamps issued in the Dominion for the past several years has become part of the famous permanent collection of Franklin Delano, Roosevelt. late President of the' United States of America. Unfortunately the gift to the President arrived too late for him to enjoy them himself, though before his death he had expressed great satisfaction in anticipation of the gift to Mr S. Greenbie. Special Assistant to the American Minister in New Zealand and representative of the United States Office of War information. through whom rhe stamps were forwarded. They were given to Mr Greenbie because of his interer* in the welfare of crippled children and he passed them on to the President’s collection. Revolted Seagulls Worm casts proved such a nuisance on a bowling green at Papatoetoe that i + was decided to deal wth the cause. A weak solution 0 f bluestone over the grass gave results greater than anticipated and a sequel equally surprising, states the “Taranaki Herald.” Thousands of dead worms covered the «reen following the application of the poison But the poisoned worms began to disagree with the birds and many had difficulty with flying off. Soon the unusual sight was seen of the seasulls rapidly disgorging their meal fn a neighbouring paddock. Player Fractures a Leg A player at Trafalgar Park on Saturday, G. Holdaway. was removed to hospital by the St. John Ambulance Brigade suffering from a fractured leg Another player removed to hospital was able to return home after receiving treatment and eleven others received attention on the field. Dainty Blouses to wear with your Spring Suits. A lovely variety of styles with hemstitching,' faggotting. lace, and fine stitched trims. White,* Cream. Beige. Pink and Blue. Priced From 21/3. (2 Coupons). McKay’s.’ l ' C. W. Lipscombe advertises details of auction sale of walnut, oak and rimu furniture, cutlery, crockery, tools, wirelesses. body carpet, etc., at the Mart" Wednesday next, 1.30 p.m.* Locknit Bloomers made in England! Elastic Waist and banded Knee with Full Bloomer length. Women’s Size only. White and Colours. Only 8/11. (2 Coupons). McKay’s,*