THE GAS SUPPLY
IMPROVED POSITION INCREASE IN RESERVE if there are 00 mechanical breakdowns at the gasworks, within the nexttwo weeks Auckland's domestic gas consumers should be able to look forward to a constant and uninterrupted supply, and industrial users will be allowed the rate of consumption they had before restrictions became necessary. A statement to this effect was made last night by the deputy-super-visor of the Auckland gas works production scheme, Mr. W. A. Leggett. '"The expected improvements in production have already materialised," he said. "There is an increasing reserve in the holders every day. War industries. which were recently on a quarter ration and are now on a half ration, can expect in a short time to have an unrestricted supply. The burning qualities of the gas have also improved. "Since the production council began operations there have been no industrial disputes or stop-work meetings," said -Mr. Leggett. "This fact, together with the results already achieved, reflects the excellent support the men have given to the scheme. "Three weeks ago 1 stated that it would take about six weeks for a position to be reached where Auckland could expect an uninterrupted supply of gas, but the co-operation that has been received from the manager. Mr. H. Worlev, and from the men, has cut this time down considerably," added Mr. Leggett. "The present indications are that in less than two weeks the company should be in a position to lift all restrictions entirely." Mr. Leggett also stated that he had received considerable assistance from the Auckland Trades Council. COAL SUPPLY OUTLOOK IMPROVED POSITION (P.A.) WELLINGTON, Thursday "The outlook for winter coal supplies generally throughout New Zealand, with open-cast mines in full production by then, will be much better than last winter," said the Mining Controller, Air. C. H. Benney. "We have a lot of leeway to make up with industrial and other coal, but these open-cast mines will go a long way toward improving the domestic supply." Mr. Benney added that if any Newcastle coal could l>e obtained there would be rapid improvement all round. The authorities were in touch with Australia at present about the position. Normal importations of this coal, some 7000 tons a month, had ceased last .Juno, throwing an additional burden on the New Zealand mining industry. WESTPORT HARBOUR (P.A.) WKSTI'ORT, Thursday The Westport Borough Council is to request the Minister of Marine, the Hon. .1 O'Brien, to inspect the harbour, which has been allowed to deteriorate by the growth of a large shingle and sand bank immediately above and also below the Duller Bridge. It is pointed out that a move is about to begin to develop the great field of coal at Charleston. 17 miles from Westport, with an immense field lying beyond at hour .Mile and Brighton, and that all this coal must be shipped at Westport. The .Minister of Mines, the Hon. P. C. Webb, is due at the weekend to inspect the Charleston coalfield and discuss the plan of operations. THE SALE OF EGGS (P A.) WELLINGTON, Thursday An egg rationing permit order issued to-night states that a retailer may supply eggs to any customer without the surrender or cancellation of any coupons provided that the retailer's shop is not in au egg rationing district, or provided the"eggs so supplied are surplus etxg.s left 011 the retailer's hands after he has set aside for registered preferential customers all eggs to which they are entitled during the week when the 1 surplus oecuxa.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 24868, 14 April 1944, Page 2
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