NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19803, 31 May 1926, Page 11

NORTH OTAGO.

NEWS FROM

WHEAT PROSPECTS. The prospects for wheat-growing in North Otago this year are most encouraging. Whether it is on account of the heavy yields or the high prices ruling in the past season, the fact remains that fully 50 per 'cent, more wheat will be sown this year than last. In many cases the land is being cropped for a second time in succession. On farmer in the H’kataramea Valley, who had 170 acres in velvet wheat last year, and sold His output at 7s 6d per bushel, is this year putting down 300 acres of the same variety of wheat Dreadnought is not in the same favour as before, and many farmers are turning to solid straw —Tuscan and other of the finer qualities. The land is in great heart and the weather is all that could bo desired for winter sowing. TROTTING WINNERS. The principal stake winners at the Oatnaru Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday were as follows:—J. R M'Kenzie £3BO, Mrs A. Ferguson £292, J. Devell ■ £146, J. A. M'Laughlan £l2O, A. M'Leod £l2O. W. S. Williams £lO5, R. H. Robinson £lO5, J. Henderson £7l. NOXIOUS WEEDS. The suggestion made at the Waitaki County Council’s meeting that the enforcement of the Noxious Weeds Act in respect to gorse should be relaxed, has opened up a very wide question. While it is true that gorse abounds in the riverbeds and on other reserves, it is generally admitted that it has been largely kept in check by the operations of the Act A proposal to remove it from the schedule of noxious weeds would meet with almost as much opposition as the proposal to remove'Canadian thistle. THE OAMARL BURGLARY. The two young men, Ewan David Reid and Roy M'Keown, who were arrested last week on a charge of breaking and entering and theft of fur coats from the premises of John Bulleid and Co., were brought before the justices on Saturday and further remanded till Wednesday next, when they will appear before the magistrate with A. Webber, who was arrested in Dunedin. M'Keown was admitted to bail.--i. i ■ 0 . FOOTBALL RESULTS. The enterprise of the Otago Daily Times In exhibiting the results of Dunedin football matches in the window of the Friendly Society’s Dispensary on Saturday evenings. was favourably commented upon by a large number of football enthusiasts. The chief results will be displayed In the same Window every Saturday evening. ELECTRICITY RATES. In a report to the Waitaki Power Board eu Friday last Mr J. Dalmer (engineer) stated that it had been necessary to alter ■lightly the water-heating rate. He recommended 5-8 d per. unit' for. all units .used, provided cooking is installed and a changeover switch controls the two uses. Later on the water-heating charge may be reduced, as it was mostly a night load. A reduction of the cooking rate should encourage the increased use. of. cookers on a guaranteed- monthly- revenue of 255, the present rate of 2d per unit to be reduced to lid after the first 100 units at 2d. He explained that the new lighting rate in the- borough was the same as • the old for ■ny number of units, which made up the old wattage charge, and when the consumption was less the new charge was less, as the wattage charge is not paid when no units are used. Far from the board having raised the rates, it had greatly reduced them. The special rates had been revised, and in general reduced, and It should be obvious that the board was out to give the best service to the community. Strict supervision must be 4 exercised over the type and size of motors Installed, larger motors than necessary having been Installed. A system of bonuses and penalties would shortly be introduced. The peak load was increasing, and matters must be improved to prevent a high peak charge by the Government, and to get the best out of the plant and lines. GOLF. A team of golfers from Timaru visited the North Otago Golf Club on Saturday afternoon to try conclusions with the local club. The afternoon was very fine, and a most enjoyable time was spent on the links. North-Otago proved the winners, beating the visitors by 12 games. Following are the scores, Oamaru being mentioned first in each instance:— Singles.—Cuthbertaon I, E. Scott 0; F. W. Humphries Marshall i; J. Scott 1,

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Bruce 0; K. Familton 1, W. Baxter 0; M. Holmes 1, Thompson 0; B. Smith 1, Revell 0; E. Armstrong 0, Ritchie 1: L, Sumpter 1-, Webber 0; M. Kent 0, V. Lynch 1; G. Matheson f. Ulrich 1; L. Wright 1, Mason 0; R. Hewat 1, Crammond 0; D. Reed 0, W. Scott 1; T. Wright I, Raymond 0; P, Freeth 1, W. Scott 0; R. K. Ireland 1, Cotterill O; M'Keefry 1. Jones 0; A. Woodward i, Sawill 4; T. Doyle 0, Baxter 1; A, Murray 1, Green 0; B. Syverston 1, T. Scott 0; L. Bradshaw 0, Walton 1; C. Hedges 1, Knowles 0; A. Hurst 1, R. Woote 0; —Oamaru 10, Timaru .8. Four-ball Match. —Cuthberteon and Scott 0, E. Scott and Marshall 1; Humphries and Familton 1, Bruce and Baxter 0; B. Smith and Armstrong 1, Thompson and Revell 0; Sumpter and Holmes 1, Revell and Ritchie 0; Matheson and L. Wright 1, Crammond and Lynch 0; Hewat and Cook i, Ulrich and W. A. Scott i; Orbell and T. Wright 1, Crammond and W. A. Scott 0; Douglas and Kinder 1, Mason and .M'Keefry 0; H. Familton 1 and Silverston 0, Jones Sawell 1; Doyle and Roxby 0, Baxter and Green •1; Henry and Nicholls 1, T. Scott and Walton 0; Hugo and R. W. Smith i, Knowles and Foote i ; —Oamaru 8, Timaru 4. PRICE OF PETROL. A report has been current in maru during the last day or two that the price of petrol is to be increased. Inquiries made have failed to justify the report. As a matter of _ fact, there is a strong feeling in the district that the price of motor spirit is unduly hif?h! It is hoped that when the oil tanks are provided on the Oamaru foreshore the price will be substantially reduced. At present prices car owners are compelled to use their own cars as little as possible. THE WEATHER. . Delightful weather has been experienced in Oamaru during the last couple of days. Yesterday it was almost as mild as spring. Autumn-sown crops are looking strong and vigorous, while grass is everywhere plentiful. THE RACECOURSES. Meeting of members of the Oamaru Jockey Club and the Oamaru, Trotting Club are to bo held on Wednesday evening next, when the proposals made by the respective committees for the use of one course by the twp bodies will come up for confirmation or otherwise. It is anticipated that the committee’s arrangements will be approved. MOTOR ACCIDENT. An addition to the chapter of motor accidents which have occurred on ' the loose Ngapara. gravel between Papakaio and Peebles took place during the week, when-a five-seater car, driven by W.-M‘Cone, of Tokorahi, capsized. M'Cone was badly injured, and was taken to a private hospital in Oamaru, where it was discovered he was suffering from internal injuries. .The car wais badly damaged, but . the other occupants escaped injury. From inquiries made it was ascertained the young man is making a good recovery. KING’S BIRTHDAY. The King’s Birthday holiday in Oamaru will be very quiet. There will be no outdoor sports of any importance in the town. A - large number of residents intend proceeding to Dunedin for the representative football match and races. A country football match will be played between Kurow end HakatarameA. SALE OF WORK. A very successful bazaar in connection with the Maheno, Kurow. and Five Forks Presbyterian parish was opened hy the Rev. G. W. Hunt on Friday afternoon, there being a good attendance. Great preparations had been undertaken _by the residents of the various districts prior to the opening; with the result that the various stalls were well stocked and called for. a ready sale. The produce stall in particular was well supported, and donations of farm produce of every description were received, including sacks, of wheat, pats,. and potatoes. The displays of the various stallholders were very creditable indeed, and included fancy work, fruit and vegetables, cakes, sweets, and soft drinks, and a refreshment ‘stall. For the children a Christmas tree was in evidence, and delighted the smaller folk. The sale was continued on Saturday afternoon and . evening, and at the, close of the evening what was not sold was disposed of by auction. As a result of the stall the funds, of that part pf the parish, should benefit considerably!