COAL PRODUCTION

New Zealand Herald, Volume 79, Issue 24408, 19 October 1942, Page 5

COAL PRODUCTION

the state mines

PAST, YEAR'S OPERATIONS '(S.R-) WELLINGTON, Sunday A net profit on four and a net loss 0 n two collieries are shown in the report on the working of the State coal mines for the year to March 31 last, which }, as been tabled in the House of Representatives. Profits were:—Liverpool, £5328; James, £3587; Mangapehi, £3070; and Mac Donald, £2482. Losses were: —Strongman, £2736; Blackball, £8729. The Liverpool colliery's gross output v ,-ius 163.798 tons, a decrease of 2729 tons compared with 1940-41. Days worked numbered 223, out of a possible of 261. Disputes accounted for four of the days not worked. The average daily output rose from 714 tons to 734, and for coal hewers from 8 tons 19cwt. to 9 tons 4cwt. Coal-hewers' average daily net earnings rose by 2s 9d to £2 4s.

Increase in Output An increase of 2637 tons to a gross output of 25,573 tons was shown at the James colliery. Days worked, out of a possible of 261, numbered 241, disputes accounting for four. Daily output rose from 92 tons to 105 tons, and for conl hewers from 6 tons Scwt. to 6 tons 17cwt. Coal-hewers' average daily net earnings rose by 3s 6d to £1 lis Bd. The Strongman colliery's gross output rose by 9540 tons to 87,402 tons. Days -worked numbered 241, against a possible of 261, disputes accounting for two days. Daily output rose from 314 tons t0"361 tons, and coal hewers' average from 6 tons 14cwt. to 7 tons lOcwt. Their average daily net earnings rose by 2s Id to £2 Os 2d. The Blackball colliery was taken over by the State on July 7, 1941, and from then until March 31 last gross output was 25,950 tons. Days worked numbered 148 out of a possible of 192. There were no disputes, but 32 days were lost because there were no orders. Daily output averaged 175 tons, and the "average daily output for the coal hewers was 5 tons 19cwt., while their average daily net earnings were £1 19s 3d.

Mangapehi and Tatu Gross output*at the Mangapehi colliery "svas 40,826 tons. The days worked were 235 out of a possible of 249, nine davs being lost in disputes. The average daily output for the mine rose from 100 tons at the beginning of the year to about 200 tons at the end. The average daily output for the coal hewers ■w as 8 tons ocwt., compared with 9 tons 4cwt. for the year before. Average daily net earnings of the coal hewers were £2 Is 3d, a reduction of 2s 3d. The Tatu colliery's gross output was 17.094 tons. The mine worked 244 out of a possible of 248 days, one day being lost through a dispute. Daily output rose to about 100 tons, it being stated that at the beginning of the year practically no coal was being won from the collierv. During the last three months the coal hewers' daily average was 5 tons 19cwt.. and for the same period their average daily net earnings were £1 17s lOd.

GOLF CONTESTS CLUB COMPETITIONS Auckland. —Medal round: 3. L. Blackmore. SI 9—72,- W. Kerns, 87, 15—72; J. Farrell 62' 18 —74; H. C. Luscombe, 82, 7—75; P. Braham, »3, 18—75; E. L. Bartleet. 79. 4 —75. Blackmore won on a count-back. Titirangl Club. —Stableford bogey handicap F. H. Reynolds. 36; G M. White, R. G. Tappenden. 33 Remuera.—A flag match competition was won by H. Gotld. who placed the flag in the 18th hole, his score being 84. 12—72. Akarana.—The following players qualified for the Watson trophy: H. Obee, G. Miller, F. G. McSherry, J. Frankham. J. S. Reill.v. H. Valentine, W. G. Crouch. F Simpson, C F. Paull. C H. Herring. L. Monteith, F. Nafta!!. J. A. Redwood. T. Smith. C. N. Russell. S. Wales A bogey competition played in conjunction resulted in a win for W. M. Boyle. 2 down. Waitemata.—ln the final ut the senior championship A. McGregor beat E. Kretehmar, 6 and 5. Juniors: S. R-obinson beat b Mac Duff. 3 and 2. Junior handicap: E. Douglas beat S. B. Williams, 3 and 2. Playing in the semi-final of the senior championship A McGregor holed his tee shot at the fourth a'distance of-134 yards. j Pupuke.—A Stableford scramble resulted in a tie between .1 G Ross (16) and E. \ Carson (9), both 35. Otahuhu. — ; Bogey competition: G. G. Lyttelton, ali square; J L- Clark. C. Reader, B Water.j, 3 down. Results in the one-day open tournament on the Grange links yesterday were:—Four-ball bogey: W. J. Speedy and J. B Castle, 5 up. Stableford bogey: L. Saunders (Waikare), 35 points. Afternoon medal: D. Rawnsley. 87, 15—72. 36-Holes gross medal: P. Quinn (Akarana) 82, 79—161; runner-up, B. Lloyd, 84, 80 —164. 3(3-Holes net medal: J. Enwright, 82, 9-/3. and SI 9 —72, net 145; runner-up, H. Saliery. 85 11—74, and 87, 11—<0. net 150. Waitemata Ladies. —Medal rounds.: —-First. llrs. H Grey, 99, 20—79; Mrs. 0. Exkm, 113 34—79 Mrs. Grev won on a recount. Second: Mrs. Exton, 110, 34—70; Miss N. Clark. 9*3 19—77; Miss M Sexton. bB, u—■77

LEAGUE FIXTURE A Ruzhv League match between the All Golds and'the Maoris drew a fair attendance a! the Western Springs Stadium. The All Golds proved too pood all round, and won by 1- (uints to 9. The playing area was very uneven and this was a handicap. The All Gold? forwards did excellent work in the first half and territorially had much the better of the game. She score at half-time being 8 points to 0 in their favour. The Maori backs played with better combination in the second spell and at times overshadowed their opponents Herni missed a number of kicks at goal, otherwise the scores would have been iFncb closer a good deal of the effectiveBess of the .Maoris' back play was checked by the splendid tackling of W. Tittleton and B Riley, the All Golds' five-eighths. Outstanding football was played by the rival fullbacks, Scott (All Golds) and Martm (Maoris). Scott opened up many passing bouts, while Martin was the most elusive back on the ground. Mitchell and Peterson were the best of the forwards, particularly fhe latter whose pace in the loose got his team out of difficult positions. Mcintosh, hooker, and Hadle.v also played splendidly. In the absence of any official recognition from the Auckland Rugby League, no member of the Keferees' Association was available. and A. Kay. the well-known representative player, controlled the game. Tries tor the All Golds were scored by Mitchell C2). Silva and Gregory, Scott converting three. Te Tai (2) and Murray scored for the Maoris.

AMATEUR ATHLETICS Mount Albert Club.—At the opening of the season at Gribble-Hirst Park, the trophies won by members of the club at both tne Auckland ladies' championships and the club championships earlier in ttie year, were presen ted at the end of the meeting. following were the results:—Ladies —Shot Putt: K. Elsiiaw, 2ft (Jin, 1; N. Mackie, 3ft.-: P Baker, Bft, 3. Distance, 28ft fiin. 7> r Ads: Misses MacNamara, 1; M. Wray, 2; A Irvine, 3. lOOYds: Misses J. Irvine, I; A Rogers, 2. Discus throw: Misses V. Amoretti. 20ft, 1; P. Baker, ISft, 2; V. Jarvis, 22ft, 3. Distance. 80ft tin. 75Yds: Misses J. Peiiree. 1; P. Baker; 2; Mrs. G. Carr, 3. lOOYds: Misses J. Pearce, 1; P- Baker, 2; Mrs. 0». Carr, 3. Girls—so Yds: V. Ingram. 1; J. Amoretti. 275 Yds: V. Ingram, Is *'• Amoretti. 2 Men —Discus Throw: R. Hassett, l'.'ft fiin, 1; G. Sutcliffe, 27ft, 2; A. Rogers. 32ft. 3. Distance, 88ft.4in. Boys—60Ydp: A. Irvine. X; M. Wray, 2; B. ilacXamara, 3 BASEBALL PROSPECTS Enthusiastic opinions regarding forthcoming season of the Auckland Baseball (soft'"•'II) Association were expressed at the management committee meetine when the entries received were discussed. These showed 10 teams in the major league and included Army Air Force and five teams of players who have all had amateur and professional ex I ; erience in other countries. It was agreed "tat the entry of the overseas players would stimulate the game in Auckland and it was decided to open the season on the first Saturday in November with major games at C'arlaw Park. Fowlds Park will also be used 'or games of the other leagues.