City Police Court

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23528, 17 June 1938, Page 8

City Police Court

There were no cases set down for hearing at the City Police Court yesterday. Defence Properties Inspected An inspection of the Kensington Drill Hall, the Port Chalmers Drill Hall, and the Pelichet Bay rifle range was made yesterday by Colonel P. H. Bell, D. 5.0., N.Z.S.C., officer commanding the Southern Military District, and Major Edney, R.E., who arrived in Dunedin on Wednesday night. Prior to coming on to Dunedin the visitors also inspected defence buildings at Timaru. They expect to leave on their return for the north to-day.

Repairing the Penang _ It is not yet known whether the Finnish barque Penang will be broughi up to Dunedin to have her mainmast '•epaired. Captain K. V. Karlson said yesterday that arrangements for the necessary shore work had not yet been completed. In the meantime, the work of disentangling the rigging and other gear was being done. It was expected to have all arrangements completed early next week.

“ Too Dangerous ” A further request from the Caversham School Committee for the hanging of the school bell on a belfry outside the building was considered by the Otago Education Board yesterday. The chairman (Mr James Wallace) remarked, “Too dangerous, gentlemen,” and it was decided to decline the reauest.

Additions to Wakari School The architect (Mr A. Welch) submitted to the meeting of the Otago Education Board yesterday plans of the proposed addition of three rooms to the Wakari School and the general layout of the grounds. He stated that it would be necessary to move the gymnasium to the Shetland street side of the property. The chairman (Mr James Wallace) said there was an urgent need for such work, if they were going to meet the Government’s building plan. Several of the houses were just being completed at Wakari. The question was whether they would get the children. They knew the position at Liberton. where they had only two school children from eight houses. It was decided to approve of the plans, submit them to the department, and ask for urgency in going on with the proposed improvement*.

Mr Hamilton Congratulated Appreciation of the able manner in which the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Adam Hamilton) had placed before the people of New Zealand the principles and objects of the National Party was expressed at the quarterly meeting of the Dominion Council of the National Party held in Wellington on Wednesday. The following resolution was carried by acclamation:— “That this meeting of the Dominion Council of the New Zealand National Party desires to convey to Mr Adam Hamilton its hearty appreciation of the able manner in which he has placed before the people of this Dominion the principles and objects of the National Party. The Dominion Council recognises the conspicuous success of his efforts to weld together the forces opposing the present Socialist Government into one strong, harmonious party, and heartily congratulates him upon the splendid results of his efforts as leader."

Mornington School Requirements

In connection with an application by the Mornington School Committee to the Otago Education Board to subdivide the present gmynasium to form two' classrooms, teachers’ room, and headmaster’s office, and to alter the west wing of the school to form a school assembly hall, the architect (Mr A. Welch) reported to the board yesterday that the scheme as a whole was a good one. The subdividing of the gymnasium could be carried out at a reasonable cost, but the alterations and extensions to the west wing would entail a considerable amount of structural work comprising a complete new roof and ceiling. The costs respectively would be £869 and £2185. The chairman (Mr James Wallace) said that it would be no use doing one part of the work—the two jobs would have To go together. It was decided to ask the Mornington Committee if it was prepared to pay one-third of the estimated cost of £2185 for the alterations to the west wing, and also at the same time to submit the proposals to the Department of Education.

An Apple a Day A communication was received from the Headmasters’ Association by the Education Board at its meeting yesterday stating that owing to the shortage of milk, the distribution would be discontinued from now until September. The association asked for the board’s support in obtaining from the Health Department a distribution of one apple a day per child during this period. The chairman (Mr James Wallace) said he thought that this was not a bad idea. The secretary (Mr G. W. Carrington) said he did not think there would be any hardship if the children were not supplied with milk during the winter months, as teachers had told him that some of the children were not able to drink the milk in cold weather. It was decided to ask the Department of Education to consider the request. Football Team’s Departure

Animation was lent to the scene at the Dunedin Railway Station yesterday morning by the departure of the members of the Bay of Plenty football team, with their manager (Mr W J. Wallace). The sound of a haka, executed by the Maori members of the team, first drew attention to the fact that they were leaving Dunedin, and among the crowd that gathered on the platform there wqs a good deal of amusement at the affectionate manner in which the Maoris took leave of the local girls. There could be little doubf that the footballers enjoyed their stay in Dunedin, for as the express drew out there was added to the many other sigas of reluctant leave-taking the sound of a plaintive Maori song of farewell harmonised in true Maori fashion. . ■ r

Maori Infant Mortality New Zealand is proud of its low rate of infant mortality, but if the mortality rate among the Maori children were included the figures for this country would not compare with any country in Europe outside Russia, according to an opinion expressed by Dr S. W. J. Harbutt during an address at the annual meeting of the Wairoa branch of the Plunket Society. Dr Harbutt stressed the great need for endeavouring to induce Maori mothers to take an interest in the work of the society.

Banks’ Public Relations According to Professor B. E. Murphy, a subject to which bank officers should pay more attention is the relations of banks to the community. Commenting at the New Zealand Bank Officers’ Guild smoke concert on Wednesday night on the weakness in banking and currency subjects of candidates for the diploma of banking, he said that bankers should concentrate their attention on such subjects, which had been burning public questions.

Congratulations Congratulations to the South Island Rugby team selectors on the victory of the team over the North Island at Wellington last Saturday were offered at a meeting of the Management Committee of the Canterbury Rugby Union at its meeting this week. “We do not often say much in favour of selectors, but I think we should, on this occasion, congratulate Mr R. R. Miisters (the Canterbury representative' on tne Selection Committee),” said Mr J. K. Moloney (chairman). On his motion, a resolution of congratulation was passed.

Eighty-three on Monday One of Canterbury’s old settlers. Mr Luke Coleman, of Halswell, who will celebrate his eighty-third birthday on Monday, asserts that it is his good sense of humour which has kept him as hale and hearty as he is to-day. Mr Coleman, who was born in Lincolnshire, came to New Zealand nearly 60 years ago, when his first work was on a farm, and since then he has been back to England twice. Mr Coleman, whose faculties are unimpaired by age, is remarkably healthy and strong. Cows Stampede in Town

Pandemonium was caused by cows which broke loose at Fitzroy, a suburb of New Plymouth, a few days ago, and before the animals were finally herded into a nearby paddock drovers, motorists, tramway men, residents, and school children had a very lively time. One boy, leaning on his bicycle, refused to move, and a cow charged the cycle and damaged the front wheel. Cars would not stop for the cattle, so another cow charged a vehicle, leaving a heavy dent in the radiator. One cow made for a coal and wood merchant’s yard. In a few seconds the merchant ran on to the street with the cow close on his heels. Finally, the herd was collected from nearby properties and front gardens, and left in the paddock to regain composure.

Eye Strain.—For eye comfort or better vision consult Stunner and Watson. Ltd. opticians. 2 Octagon. Dunedin Advt. A. E. J. Blakeley and W. E. Bagley dentists. Bank of Australasia, corner of Bond and Rattray streets. Telephone 12-359. —Advt. For rings, watches, and jewellery, try Peter Dick, jewellers and opticians, 59 Princes street. Dunedin.—Advt.