LOCAL AND GENERAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22466, 9 July 1936, Page 12

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Frost-fish at Walheke A large frost-fish, 6ft. 4in. in length, was found on Onctangi Beach, Waiheke Island, early yesterday morning by Mr. B. Le Roy, of Onctangi. The fish is the first to bo found on the beach this season. Infectious Diseases Altogether 95 cases of infectious diseases were reported in the Central Auckland health district during Juno. These included 24 cases of diphtheria and 18 of tuberculosis. In the Thames health district, seven infectious diseases were notified, three cases being diphtheria. Pruning Street Trees The winter pruning of ornamental English trees about the city streets is now in full swing, and trees such as those in Lower Symonds Street have had the young growth cut hard back to the thick stumps. For a time the trees so treated will continue to have a bare and thwarted appearance. Ammunition Factory Inquest The adjourned inquest into the death of Miss Patricia Marion Clifford, a machinist who was killed in the explosion at the factory of the Colonial Ammunition Company, Limited, on June 4, has been postponed from next Tuesday until July 21. The hearing will be before Mr. W. It". McKean, S.M., coroner. League of Nations' Task. Tho difficulties of the League of Nations were referred to by Mr. W. J. Jordan, M.P., at a public farewell at Papatoetoe last night. "Let us remember that the League is not 20 years of age, and that it has to break down the traditions of centuries," Mr. Jordan said. He felt confident that in time nations would have the same regard and observance for international law as people had to-day for national law. Egg Values Lower Wholesale prices for both hen and duck eggs show a further reduction in all grades of Id a dozen, first grade hen now being quoted at Is 7Jd a dozen. Values generally fall rapidly at this time of the year, but the newly-formed Auckland Egg Marketing Committee has adopted a policy of making gradual reductions of Id a dozen, instead of allowing tho rate to decline sharply, thus giving buyers more confidence.

Publicity for Accidents A proposal that a weekly list of the numbers of people killed or injured on the roads in New Zealand should bo broadcast and published in the press is to be forwarded to the North Island Motor Union by tho Automobile Association (Auckland). It was contended at- a meeting of the council of the association last night that this procedure would bring home to road-users the importance of exercising proper care. Noisy Motor-cycles Several motor-cyclists with unduly noisy machines were prosecuted in the Magistrate's Court yesterday, fines of 10s and costs being imposed in most cases. "Have you had your bicycle put right yetP" the magistrate, Mr. F. K. Hunt, asked a young man who pleaded not guilty. "Yes," replied defendant. "Well, that shows it was wrong before," said Mr. Hunt. Defendant was fined 10s. New Railcar Exhibited Three return trips to Papakura were made yesterday by tho new railcar Maahunui, in which the Minister of Railways, Hon. D. G. Sullivan, is making a tour of inspection. On each trip city business men were taken as guests of the general manager, Mr. G. H. Mackley, and were highly enthusiastic over the smooth running of the car. A committee of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce was able to hold a meeting on the morning journey. Vice-regal Competitor A fine Golden Labrador dog, Rip, owned by the Governor-General's eldest daughter, the Hon. Mary Monckton, figured prominently in the awards at the Auckland Kennel Club's show yesterday. The fact that there were no other entries in the Golden Labrador section and that Rip was placed first proved no empty honour, for. he also was awarded the ribbon for the best sporting dog other than spaniels and gained second place in the sporting dog stakes against strong competition. Licensing Old Vehicles In an effort to control the relicensing of antiquated motor-vehicles the Automobile Association (Auckland) has decided to suggest to the North Island Motor Union that vehicles which have been refused a comprehensive insurance policy on account of their poor condition should not be re-licensed without a suitable examination. It was stated at a meeting bf the association council last night that at present all vehicles were licensed without any inquiry as to their fitness for use on the roads. Trade in the East "It is out of the question to think that outside people will be able to compete with Japan in China in the next seven years," said Mr. L. P. Meyer, who has spent most of his business life in the East, in an address to the Auckland Creditmen's Club yesterday. "Tho prospects of foreign countries in the East are very poor, especially since Europe at the present is exhausting itself, politically and nationally, by disputes. Japan presents a very grave danger. Statesmen were not clairvoyant enough, giving Japan so much opportunity to go ahead as she is doing.

"Chinese Fond of Talk" "The Chinese are a very enthusiastic and easy-going people and are fond of talk," said Mr. L. P. Meyer, in an address to the Auckland Creditmen's Club yesterday, when asked if he thought the Chinese would ever take advantage of an apparent weakness and attack Japan. "The students are talking, and talking and talking," he added, "but unfortunately these Chinese youths are guided by Communistic ideas and not by any clear conception of the needs of China. Naturally, they are induced by extreme parties to go against Japan, but only politically. There are no signs of real practical use." Permanent Exhibition Building "One of my regrets is that this exhibition has no permanent home," said Mr. J. A. C. Alltim, joint president, at the opening of the Auckland Winter Exhibition last evening. "Auckland badly needs a building in which sports and exhibitions can take place. I do not blame my colleagues who, of late, have not had much inducement, to take the matter up, because such a venture could not be a commercial success." Mr. Allum expressed the hope that all present would assist in putting pressure upon the proper authorities and that the erection of a permanent exhibition building would be made a major effort in the preparations for the coming centenary.