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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1717, 25 January 1905, Page 58

It is mentioned by the "Board of Trade Journal’' that the use of X-rays has proved a valuable adjunct to pearlfishing in Oe.vlon. Formerly, the beds were rapidly depleted by the destruction of oysters void of pearls, or containing them in an immature state. By the application c-f the X-rays, it is possible to discriminate, and -oysters useless for commercial purposes are thrown back info the sea. The tender of Messrs Trevor and Son, of Wellington, has been accepted by the Public Works Department for the erection o-f new post and telegraph offices at Palmerston North. The need for more commodious offices has existed for a considerable period, and many representations have been made to the Government on the subject. Mr W. T. Wood, the member for tire district, has been an assiduous advocate for a now building, and has at. last, after many days, reoeived notice of a contract haying been let.