THERMAL REGIONS

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25178, 16 April 1945, Page 7

THERMAL REGIONS

DSE OF 'VOLCANIC HEAT

PROSPECTS FOR INDUSTRY Prospects for the domestic and industrial use of hot thermal water in Rotorua are reported upon by Mr N. Modriniak, of the New Zealand Geological Survey, in the New Zealand .Journal of Science and Technology. Mr Modriniak says that, although the supply has been sufficient so far, it would be only common prudence to set aside one or more areas of thermal activity as reserves to safeguard areas of special interest or to provide water for public requirements.

Enough was known to suggest thai enterprise might later be safely en couraged outside areas of special in terest, but until more data was accuinu lated attempts to convert the volcanic heat to power or to utilise it in industries should, for the present, be dis couraged in Rotorua, maintained tin writer. Ample opportunity awaited thi enterprise in other thermal areas o the Rotorua-Taupo region.

The writer visualised the future use and reticulation of earth heat for household purposes, including central heating, as well as' restricted industrial utilisation within the township proper. Hothouse industries should find a suitable supply of heat and a ready market for their products during the winter months. Industries requiring continuous drying agents to aid in the manufacture of quality articles could be supplied with the basic requirement in Rotorua. The seasoning of timber might serve as an instance of the utilisation of volcanic heat.

"During the last few years the borough, some hotels and numerous private homes have drilled wells on their own grounds and used the hot water they yield for heating and other domestic purposes," said Mr Modriniak. There could be no objection to this use of volcanic heat, provided that the hot water remaining available was amply sufficient for the present and future needs of the public baths and spa. In all. about -50 bores drew on the hot water source of Rotorua. in the majority of cases for domestic purposes. One was for heating a glasshouse. Probably not more than 100,000 gallons a dav was used at present during the winter months. ADULT EDUCATION SURVEY OF FACILITIES COMMITTEE APPOINTED (P-A.) ' WELLINGTON, Saturday The last education conference in Christchurch decided that the Minister of Education, Mr Mason, be urged to request the Council of Adult Education to set up a consultative committee for the purpose of instituting a survey of the present cultural and educational facilities available for adults, and to make whatever recommendations it may deem necessary. The council has decided to set up a committee to investigate and report, and the following have agreed to act on this body:—Professor E. Gregory (Dunedin), Messrs S. Schofiekl (Christchurch), A. E. Campbell (Wellington), H. C. D. Somerset (Feilding) and W. H. Cocker (Auckland). Mr Cocker is chairman of the committee and Mr A. B. Thompson (Aucklaud) secretary.

The committee's order of reference states that it is set up to survey the present system of adult education in New Zealand, to consider its improvement and extension and to report, and. in particular: (1) To recommend the form of organisation considered most suitable to New Zealand conditions. (2) To consider and report on the relation of the adult education movement as at present understood to other organisations, especially those providing vocational or non-vocational education for adults. (3) To consider and report on the methods of securing adequate and stable finance for the present and future needs of adult education. (4) To survey the existing community centres and consider the best forms of centres for urban and rural areas, and to determine their place in the general system of adult education. The committee will determine its own procedure, but it is anticipated that , it will invite written evidence from those who desire to give it, and will sit for brief periods in the four main centres to further its investigations. SHEEP WORRIED BY DOGS FARMER AWARDED DAMAGES (0.c.) HAMILTON, Saturday An unusual was heard by Mr 6. L. l'aterson, 6.M., at Huntly, when claims were made by John Edward Tarrant, farmer, Te Kauwhata (Mr iompkins;, against lorn iiuU, farm manager, i'e Kauwhata, in respect ol sheep worried by dogs. i'iaintiti claimed £47 for the loss ol six ewes drowned through being lorced into water, and for 24 lambs lost through the action of two dogs which, during August and September, worried a Hock while lambing was in progress. Plaintiff and his daughter stated that they recognised the two dogs as defendant's. It was contended that a person who kepi a dog was deemed to be the owner. Defendant disputed the identity ol the dogs, which at the end of the hearing were shown to the magistrate. Mr l'aterson held that plaintiff had proved that the losses had been suffered as a result of worrying, and that the dogs had been identified as those kept at defendant's place, and therefore belonging to him. Judgment was given for £37 2s, with costs £6 10s. RUGBY FOOTBALL Maniapoto Sub-union. —The most successful season from a financial point of view in its history was reported at the annual meetme of the Maniapoto Rugby Sub-union. This was principally due to the sub-union naming the Peace Cup and holding it against the challenges of Waipa. Taumarumii, Thames Valley and Otorolianga before losing the trophy by a narrow margin to Hamilton Officers elected were: —Patrons, Messrs R. Boddy, W. J. Haines; president, Mr J. S. McLean; secretary Mr M. J. Strange; management com rriitt.ee Messrs Johansson (Bennydale), Martin (Te Kniti). Walker (Huia). Sanders (Wai tete), Cook (High School). Read (Piopio). Verrv (Mansraotnki), fletet (United) C. MrKenzie (Ana); selectors, seniors, Mr J. S Mac Lean; juniors. Mr E. Walker; third grade, Mr E. J. Read. A special meeting is <6 be called to consider (he allocation of country safe takings. Home and away games were favoured The improvement of stand accommodation at Te Ifiiiti and the provision of showers were approved. Mr G. Elliott was appointed a life member. BOWLING COMPETITIONS Carlton.—Pinal of Rowe Memorial Cup: Hartram. Brittain, Wilson, Roberts, 20, v Dennison, StrickeH. Blair, Whittaker, 16. Final of February tourney: O'Mnlley. Birkenhead. French, O'Sullivan, 18. v. Eales, Hollis, Wishart, Fen wick, 10. Epsom.—Junior pairs final: F. Baker and H. Bruce. 23, v. J. Wells and P. Clarke, 12. Semi-final of junior singles: M. Ravlic, 19, v L. Tnwood, 18. Transport.—The pennant won by P. McOnire nnd J. Toplin at the recent Rotorna pairs tourney was hung in the pavilion on .Saturday afternoon, the winners being conI srratulated by the president, Mr D. Jeffrey, and the secretary, Mr S. M. Farrelly. Ngaruawahia.—A full-rink one-day tournament was held at Ngaruawahia on Saturday and was won by T. B. Roach, W. Peterson. •T "W. Shirley and W. Kemp (Claudelands). Kemp's team won four games and had a bye in the last round. CROSSWORD SOLUTION The solution of the crossword puzzle published in Saturday's TTrrai.d is as follows: Across: 1, Radius. 5. Snouts. 9. Stile. 11, Preternatural. 12, Rafts 13, Aura, in. Woe. 17, Hare. 19, Tryst, 21, Felon. 22 Harmful. 23 Facer 25, Roved. 28. Anon. 29, Ate. 31, Tare. 32, Alive. 34, Controversial. 35, Teens. 3fi Stress 37, Stodgy. Down: 1, Repeat. 2. Dreary. 3, User. 4, Straw «. Slate. 6. Net*. 7, Unreal. 9, Spleen. 10 Informative. 14, Urban. 15, Ashen. 17, Helot, is Rower. 20, Tar, 21, Fur. 23. Farces. 24. Comer. 20. Varied. 27, Deploy. 29, Aloea. 30, Evens, 32. Art*. 88, Erst.