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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19804, 1 June 1926, Page 8

The postal authorities advise that the steamer Ulimaroa, which is due at Wellington to-day from Sydney, is bringing a large Australian mail for N©v Zealand. The Dunedin portion, consisting of 46 bags and seven hampers, should come to hand to-morrow afternoon. While the Prime Minister was conducting his recent investigations into the Central Otago irrigation schemes it was decided that a board of investigation should be set up to deal with the Manuherikia and other schemes. This has now been formed, and consists of Mr J. R. Marks, Public Works engineer in charge of irrigation (chairman), Mr R. B. Tennent {Agricultural Department), and Mr R. A. Rodger (Lands Department). Mr A. J. Ridler, of the Dunedin Public Works Department, has been appointed secretary. One meeting has been held and investigations are pro v ©ding. His Honor Mr Justice Sim presided over a brief sitting of th Supreme Court yesterday morning, when the claim -f H. C. Campbell (Ltd.) against Casmir Joseph Spain was mentioned. Mr F. P Adams (for plaintiff) said this a claim for th® specific performance of an agreement to lease an orchard and £IOO damages, or £4OO damages. The settlement had proceeded, and he only awaited a remittance, which ha expected that morning. He asked that the case be adjourned sine die, or that it ba struck off the list. His Honor said the case bad better stand adjourned. An abrupt and unexpected termination to a motor cycle trip was the lot of a young Aucklander on Saturday (reports our Auckland correspondent). Nearing Mercer on his way to Cambridge, he decided to travel by the ferry past the flooded area. Rejecting the offers of assistance in getting his machine on board, he said he would ride down the plank. He did so in fine style, but unfortunately when on the punt the machine refused to stop. It rolled on to the edge, and. with the rider s'"’l in the saddle and with the engine purring sweetly, the machine made a spectacular dive into 10ft of water the huge delig l t of the onlookers. Though hampered with his overcoat and overalls the cyclist could swim, and was soon fished out, a sadder, wiser, and wetter young man. His machine was recovered later.

The decision that the Moa Flat Seed Farm would be abandoned and handed over to the Lands Department to be dealt with in the most suitable manner was made public by the Hon. O. J. Ha when (Minister of Agriculture) in the course of an interview with r Daily Times reporter last evening. Mr Hawksn remarked that although the seed grown had been of good quality and a considerable amount of it—particularly parsnip seed—had been sold, the farm had not proved a success, and it was therefore found expedient to close it down.

The Rev. D. Dutton presided at the monthly meeting of the Executive of the Dunedin branch of the South African War Veterans’ Association last night. The various sub-committees reported that arrangements were well in hand in connection with the annual reunion on Thursday, and the Vereeniging Peace Memorial service on Sunday next. It was resolved to recommend the Dominion Executive to arrange for the presentation of the petition to Parliament requesting that the South African War pension be nlaced on the same footing as the Maori War pension. It was also resolved to thank the City Council for the very effective spotlight and illumination of the Boer War monument at th® Oval.

Dunedin is not behind other centres in the provision of organisation to meet any circumstances of emergency affecting the public health. Dr J. H. Crawshaw, medical officer for this district, writes: —“In view of what has happened in other parts of the Dominion, and with regard to the possibility of an epidemic of influenza breaking out in our midst, 1 would like to assure the public of Otago and Southland that we have been already organised for some time to deal with any epidemic that may arise. There are gentlemen, such as his Worship the Mayor, the chairman of the Hospital Board, the Rev. Bry n King, who are ready with their organisations at a moment’s notice to deal with the situation. I can assure the public there is no cause for alarm. We have had no case* of pneumonic influenza reported to us, I am simply writing this letter to assure th® public that we are ready in case of need.”

An over-supnly of fuel in the kitchen range of the Fitzroy Hotel, in Cargill road, was responsible for the Fire Brigade being called out at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Wood stacked near the range had become ignited, and the mantelshelf and skirting was slightly damaged before the brigade arrived. The outbreak was dea l ' with promptly and without difficulty. Th® brigade received a call at 5 o’clock last evening to Queen’s drive, Musselburgh, where a chimnev fire followed a child’s carelessness in placing large sheets ot paper ia the grate. The services of the brigadesmen were apparently not required, for oa arrival they received no indication as to th® whereabouts of the trouble, as the caller had left the alarm box. The po!' officer on duty in the locality informed them that the fire bad been extinguished shortly after the alarm was giyen.

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Chilblains.—Men-tol gives instant relief from the irritation of chilblains. Only Is per box; by post, Is Id. It cures!, Sold only by H. L. Sprosen (Ltd.), chemist. Octagon, Dunedin. —Advt. Shake hands with your Grocers ovary time von purchase a seven weeks’ supply of “No-Rubbing Laundry Help” as a take* of your esteem and gratitude tor “ No-Rub, bing.”—Advt. Eyes are precious. At first sign of weakness go to the qualified and expert* eneed (20 years) optometrist, W. V. Stunner. D. 5.0.1., G.A.0.C., Octagon, Dunedin. Most up-to-date equipment, including test electrically-lit testing charts in* stalled. —Advt. A. E J. Blakeley and W. E. Bagley, dentists, Bank of Australasia, corner of Rond and Rattray streets (next Telegraph Office I Telephone 1859.—Advt Make no mistake. For honest valu® in jewellery, watches, and optical room, “Pete, Dick,” the most reliable watch* makers, jewellers, and optometrists, 490 Moray place (npp City Hotel). —Advt.