LOCAL AND GENERAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21533, 3 July 1933, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Canadian Anniversary The 66th anniversary of the establishment of Canada as a self-governing Dominion, which fell on Saturday, was observed in Auckland. Tho Canadian Trado Commissioner, Mr. C. M. Croft, received visits from the Mayor, Mr. G. W. Hutchison, and a number of business people, including those whoso interests are associated with Canada. Poaching of Fish

"While the motor-ear has brought numerous advantages to the fisherman, it lias also brought equal advantages to the poacher," said tho president of the Hawke's Bay Acclimatisation Society, Mr. J. H. Edmundson, at the society's annual meeting, lie added that poaching was difficult to prevent, but bo hoped that a strict watch would be kept during the coming year and prosecutions would be made every time they were warranted.

Wives of American Sailors Tho fact that New Zealand girls married American sailors at tho time of tho last visit of tho American Fleet was mentioned by a deputation from tho National Council of Women that waited upon the Minister of Justice, the Hon. .T. G. Cobbe, on Saturday. The deputation stated that hardship was imposed on theso women as a result of the inequality of sexes in relation to nationality. In the event of war, it was stated, they would bo rpgarded as aliens.

Limited Express Delayed A crossing delay was responsible for tho late arrival of the limited express from Wellington on Saturday morning, when the train came in half an hour behind schedule. A halt of 40 minutes was made at National Park to cross the Friday evening's express from Auckland, which had been hold up at To Kauwhata for almost an hour by a goods train unable to climb a gradient. Tho customary crossing station for the limited expresses is Horopito, south of National Park. Tho south-bound train reached Wellington fit minutes late on Saturday morning. Sport in tho Snow

As the result of an alteration in the dates of tho New Zealand amateur ski championship meeting, which will be held nt Mount Cook this year, clashing nf tho winter sports events in tho North and South Islands will bo avoided. Tho Dominion championships :iro now scheduled to commence oil August 29, concluding on September 1. The Euapehti Ski Club, which will make its 21st winter excursion to National Park this year, will assemble ab the Chateau from August 18 to 28, during which period tho club championships will bo held. A team will also compete in tho championships at Mount Cook.

Drivers' Licences Inspected City Council traffic inspectors, working in co-operation with officers of tho various local bodies in tho metropolitan area, carried out an inspection of motor-driver.;' licences yesterday afternoon. Officers were stationed at key points on all the main thoroughfares serving tho city end suburbs, so that a complete "heck of all motorists on the roads, was obtained. It was found that a number of drivers had failed to take r;ut licences for tho current year and that many moro had left their licences at home. These latter were requested to produce their licences to-day at the office of tho local authority concerned. Oxford Movement Centenary Tho centenary of tho Oxford Movement in the Church of England will bo celebrated in many churches throughout Now Zealand next Sunday, tho day appointed by tho Archbishop of Canterbury for its observaneo in England. On Thursday, July 13, the evo of tho day of tho centenary, there will be a service of thanksgiving in St. Mary's Cathedral, Parncll. Archbishop Averill will preach and special prayers for tho Church will be offered. Other commemorative services include Holy Eucharist in St. Thomas' Church, Freeman's Bay, on July 14, and a requiem for leaders of tho movement in St. Paul's Church on July 15.

First-aid at Football An indication of tho considerable call made upon the services of the St. John Ambulance at sports fixtures was provided on Saturday at tho Domain, where no fewer than 4S members of football teams received attention 011 the field. Tho injuries were of a minor nature, consisting largely of slight concussion and small cuts and abrasions. Tho demand for iodine and bandages was consequently large. Ono ambulance officer performed a somewhat unusual transport duty when he carried one player pick-a-back from tho Domain to the Auckland Hospital, where the footballer received attention for a sprained ankle. Outbreak of Measles

A fairly widespread outbreak of measles lias occurred recently in the Auckland district, according to notification received at tlio local office of the Health Department. Dr. T. J. Hughes, medical officer of health at Auckland, said yesterday that the outbreak was really seasonal, as it was quite common for a largo number' of cases to be reported at this time of the year. Dr. J. Boyd, also of the Health Department, said complaints had been received from some schools, but it was not considered necessary to close schools except in cases of special emergency. Generally speaking children were safer attending school, where tlic.v could be kept under observation. City Rates and Relief Loans

Resolutions striking tlio rates which wcro fixed by the Auckland City Council on .June 22 will be* presented for confirmation at a special meeting of the council to be held to-morrow afternoon. Tho issue of the first rate notices will follow the adoption of these resolutions, so that the last day for the payment of rates before tho 10 per cent penalty becomes due will bo some time toward tho end of January, instead of December, as was the case this year. In addition the council will have before it for confirmation resolution:; authorising the raising of a loan of £121,450 for a number of unemployment relief works. The principal works, with tlio amounts which it is proposed to spend on them, are the reconditioning of tho Waitakero pipeline, £05,000; city stormwater drainage, £30,000; Mount Hobson reservoir, £l-1,500. The remainder of the loan is to be devoted to street improvement works throughout the city area.,