North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24328, 19 June 1940, Page 10

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

VISITING MEDICAL STAFF OAMARU PUBLIC HOSPITAL REMUNERATION FIXED The Waitaki Hospital Board has reached finality in the negotiations with the honorary medical staff of the Oamaru; Public Hospital regarding the visiting medical staffing and the remuneration to be paid following the introduction of the benefits under the Social Security Act, 1938. The proposals have been adopted on the recommendation and With the approval of the Department of Health* and will come into operation as from July 1. Under the proposals the board is to allocate £llsO a year to the surgical medical staff, and £250 a year to the medical visiting staff. The smallness of the proposed allotment to the medical visiting staff is due to recognition that the present medical superintendent takes part in medical work, which in other hospitals wholly devolves on the visiting medical staff. The sums proposed are annual figures and not subject to deduction for holiday absence. When a member' of the staff is on holiday. his Work, by mutual arrangement, will be done by his colleagues, and the board Will not be involved in any expense for locum tenens fees. The visiting medical staff is to consist of two senior surgeons, at £325 a year each, and two junior surgeons, at £250 a year each. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—June 19: 1.53 a.m. and 2.19 p.m. Coastal Movements The m.v. Karu is due to load about Thursday, June 27, for Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui is to load on Wednesday. June 26, for Wellington. Napier and Gisborne, via ports. . , _ . The Waipiata is expected about Saturday, June 29, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. TABLE TENNIS RESULTS OF SEVENTH ROUND A Grade—Sports Depot beat St. Paul’s IX 24—8, Salvation Army beat Waiareka 18—14, Post and Telegraph and St. Pauls II will be played oh Thursday night. B Grade.—Celtic I beat Ardgowan 1 22—10, South School I beat South School II 23—9, Post and Telegraph II beat Sports Depot 18—14, St. Paul’s beat Pukeun IM4, Waiareka I beat Celtic 111 20-12 Ardgowan II beat Celtic II 25—7, South School 111 beat Post and Telegraph _ I 25 7 P Waiareka ll''beat St. Lukes 21 11KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE “ In Name Only.”—Carole Lombard, Kay Francis, and Cary Grant have the leading roles in the film "In Name Only, which is being shown at the Majestic Theatre. This suavely presented version of the eternal triangle has both conviction and courage. In this instance the wife is pictured with relentless contempt for her cunning and hypocrisy:, for her manipulation of a situation for which she has been solely responsible., Maida Walker steadfastly refuses to divorce her husband, even though he has discovered that she married him for his and position only. She is determined to retain the social advantages and the riches her marriage has given her. Posing all the while as the neglected but ever-dutiful and affectionate wife Maida pretends to agree to a divorce while planning to belittle and oust the other woman from her husband’s life. Not jealousy, but callousness and selfish ambitions are the controlling factors of tills scheme. How she goes about all this makes the chief interest and strength ,of the film. OPERA HOUSE « Paris Honeymoon.”—Bing Crosby sings four catchy songs in the gay comedy romance. " Paris Honeymoon.’ which screens at the Opera House to-night finally. The songs are “ You’re a Sweet Little Headache,” “ I Have Eyes, The Funny Old Hills,” and “ Joobalal.” The cast includes Franciska Gaal. Edward Everett Horton Shirley Ross and Akim Tamxroff. The story abounds in delightfully Humorous situations, of which the cast makes the fullest use. The supporting programme includes a sports item, Paragraphic, cartoon and news reel. ~ Baby Contest. —Baby photographs and film are now availably at the Opera House between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.. and 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.

WAITAKI HOSPITAL BOARD MR FORRESTER RE-ELECTED CHAIRMAN URGENCY OF BUILDING PROGRAMME Mr William Forrester (chairman) who presided at the monthly meeting of the Waitaki Hospital Board yesterday, was re-elected chairman for the ensuing year. In vacating the chair for the election, Mr Forrester thanked members of the board for their. support for the past twelve months, and pointed out the urgency of the proposed building programme at the hospital. The difficulties concerning the finance had been overcome, and. he hoped they, would proceed with the buildings as soon as possible. The wards were overcrowded, and when returned soldiers came back and required treatment, the additional accommodation would be required. The board should impress on the department the importance of passing the plans as early as possible. The Department of Health approved the acceptance of Messrs Mackie and Wrights tender for vegetable house and dairy and alterations at Victoria Home at £26G 14s 6d Mr J. W. Matheson (Dunedin) wrote expressing thanks and appreciation for treatment and attention given the late Mr Thomas Matheson while in hospital. Accounts and salaries amounting to £3053 15s were passed for payment. Public Hospital, The medical superintendent (Dr Bevan Brown) reported that there were 79 patients at the beginning of the month, 123 were admitted, 113 discharged, & died, leaving 81 remaining at the end, of the month. The number of operations was 71, out-patients’ visits 299, and daily average in-patients 86.06, namely—Fraser Wards, beds-19, average 33.41. excess 14.41; Hall Ward, 19. 28.58, 9.58; childrens ward. 19. 18.07: annexe average 6. Gifts were acknowledged from Miss J. Gilchrist, Mrs A. C. Gibson, North Otago Womens Club, Mrs Ireland, Mrs C. Cairns, Mrs Can oil, Toe H. Victoria Home The matron (Miss Brinkworth) reported that five inmates were admitted during the month, and five discharged, leaving 24 remaining at the end of the numbi. Gifts were acknowledged from Messrs Ernest Adams, Mr Middleditch, Mrs Orr. Toe H. “Anonymous.” Kurow Maternity Hospital The matron reported that there were four patients at the beginning of the month, five were admitted, six discharged, leaving three remaining at the end month. PATRIOTIC APPEAL WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM WORKERS At a meeting of the North Otago Patriotic Committee yesterday Mr W B iui vey reported that he had made fair progress in arranging for staffs of commercial and business houses in Oamaru to give weekly contributions to the patriotic appeal. The Mayor (Mr L. J. K Famiit0 Mr P R eS K. C Gardiner stated that he had been approached by several persons who were not connected with business or commercial houses in Oamaru, but whowere quite willing to give a w eekiy c°ntribution. It was decided to ask Mr Purvey tc refer the matter to his committee for further consideration. The chairman suggested that a pun licitv committee be set up to make clear several' matters, which at present were not quite understood by some mcrnhers of the community, through the nuidium _p Tiress !M[r J- H. Md.i*. ” pointed convener of this committee. P A welcome was extended to Mrs secretary "of cSJSS NORTH OTAGO’S WAR EFFORT FORMATION OF ASSOCIATION -The formation of a body.to be called the North- Otago War Effort Association, was decided on at a meeting of married men and men over military age ™ Monday night. The association was. formed with the object of considering ways and means whereby North Otago’s war effort could gain added impetus. The association will be on a non-political basis, whose main object will be to give, particularly to married men, a chance to participate in a concerted war effort. A provisional executive was elected and Was instructed to call a general meeting of those interested at an early date. The inauguration of physical training classes was undertaken, to take place at the Dull Hall on Tuesday, at 7.30 p.m.

MEDICAL STAFF OAMARU PUBLIC HOSPITAL RESIGNATION OF DR ORBELL Dr R. S. Orbell tendered his resignation to the Waitaki Hospital Board yesterday, as a member of the honorary medical staff at the Oamaru -Public Hospital, on account of his having reached the retiring age. In doing so, Dr Orbell expressed thanks to the members of the board for the courtesy extended to him for a period of over 25 years, during which he had been associated with the hospital. Mr William Forrester, moving that the resignation be accepted with regret, said that Dr Orbell had given good service to the hospital, and as a mark of appreciation he moved that Dr Orbell be appointed honorary consulting physician to the hospital. ...» 'Mr Colquhoun expressed regret that regulations compelled the resignation of a kindly, genial gentleman, who had not only given such long service to the hospital. but had also given such good service to the community at large, and had been such a good citizen. Dr Bevan Brown, on behalf of the hospital and staff, expressed gratitude for the: kindly and devoted services given by Dr Orbell over such a long period both as physician and for a time as medical superintendent. They would miss him very much. . , Other tributes to Dt Orbell were paid by Messrs Rodman and Mclnnes, who referred to his verv faithful service during the 1918 epidemic. The motions were carried, and it was decided that a suitable minute of appreciation be framed and presented to Dr Orbell WAIAREKA SALE MEDIUM YARDINGS Medium yardings, with a price range oh par with recent sales, ruled at yesterday’s Waiareka stock sale. The prices realised were:— ~ _ Fat Sheep—Dalgety and Co. sold: For the Grange. Ltd. (Peebles). 8 ewes'29s 6d 7 18s; A. Herron (Five Forks), pen ewes 18s, 6 15s; G. Stevenson (Weston), 10 wethers 25s 6d; Mrs E. G. Kennedy (Windsor), 10 ewes 12s9d; a eUent. 5 ewes 15s 3d, 5 13s, 6 12s 9d, 7 11s 3d, The National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For J. J. Stott (Balruddery), 3 four-tooth wethers 26s 3d, 224 s 3d, 3 235, 4 20s 6d; G. Cox (Airedale). 7 ewes 21s, 5 16s 6d, 7 15s 9d, G 16s, 7 12s 6d; a client, 10 ewes 21s, 10 18s 6d. 8 18s 8 15s 9d 9 14s, 8 13s, 5 lambs 14s 6d, 216 s. The New Zealand Loan r and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., sold: For a client a pen ewes 9s 3d, pen 16s 6d. 1 lamb 20s. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For L Kelcher (Maheno). 8 two-tooth wethers 225. o 22s 3d 222 s 6d; A. Miller (Kakanui). 2 ewes 30s 1 19s; W. Fisher (Maheno), 3 ewes 12s’ 9d. The North Otago Farmers Cooperative Association sold: For M. Walsh (Kakanui), 8 ewes 24s 3d; Mrs E. C. Kennedy (Windsor), 10 ewes 14s. Store Sheep. —Dalgety and Co. sold. For G. Stevenson (Weston), pen two-tooth W Fat ei Cattle.—'The National Mortgage and Agency company sold; For J. Fulton (Totara), 1 cow £lO 12s 6d; C. Buzan (Totara), 1 heifer £8 12s 6d; C. A. Gibson, 1 cow £4 ss; a client. 1 heifer £4 12s 6d. 1 steer £l2 ss. 1 £lO. 1 £B. Dairy Cattle,— Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold; For P. Kane TCorriedalc) ! cow £8 15s; D. Manson (Enfield), 1 cow £4 ss; Mrs Manson (Enfield). 1 cow £6 10s. Bruce Christie and Co. sold; For J. Fodie (Ardgowan). 1 heifer, at profit, £4 2s 6dj J. Smith (Weston), 1 heifer £5. Store Cattle.—The North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold; For R H Ward (Pukeuri). 4 steers £3 1 is, 2 heifers £2 16s. 1 bull £3 ss. pigs.—Bruce Christie and Co. sold; for W. J. Smith (Ardgowan), 1 slip 31s 6d, 3 30s Gd; J. Reid (Kauru Hill). 3 slips 30s; J P. Goughian (Enfield). 1 slip 225. 7 21s. 3 20s; G, Tait (Weston). 3 slips 30s. 2 255. 2 245; J. T. Breckon (Deborah), 2 slips 30s; J. Gillespie (Herbert), 3 wethers 10s 6d; D. Elliott (Enfield), 2 wethers 20s 6d, 1 20s; T, Mills (Ardgowan), 3 slips 275; J. Brown (Waiareka), 3 slips 17s 6d; W. Jones (Enfield), 2 slips 20s, 3 18s. WAR CONDITIONS IN ENGLAND ADDRESS BY MR A. W. GIBB Writings on his address to the Oamaru Rotary Club on war conditions in England, Mr A. W. Gibb states that he seems to have been mis-reported, and goes on to supply the full context of, his statement, as follows;—“ The immediate reaction of, Great Britain to war in 1939 was singularly unlike that of 1914. In 1914 the war came to the man in the street as an almost complete surprise. Down to the ninth of the 13 fateful days that shaped the catastrophe, he was inclined to regard it as merely a newspaper story It would blow over as the crises in 1911 and 191213 had done. Only at the eleventh hour, too did Germany’s invasion of neutral Belgium bring unity to the crucial sharp disagreements shaking the Cabinet, and unite all , the main parties. I arrived in England in August, 1939, and was immediately conscious that the thought of war provoked neither surprise nor disagreement. That had all spent Use f a -year earlier. The nation had realised that the world could not go on indefinitely with the Damocles sword of German aggression suspended over it, and the decision of the Government to treat the Polish issue as a test case was fully understood and appreciated by all parties.” CENTENNIAL CELEBRITY CONCERT VISITING ARTISTS In addition to the visiting overseas artists, the concert to be given in Oamaru on July 6 has gained further interest by the inclusion of a New Zealand string quartet, Vincent Aspey and Harry Ellwood (violins), William McLean (viola), and Frank Bate (’cello). A combination of this sort is rarely heard outside the darser cities in New Zealand, and it is gratifying to know that although it was not found possible to send on tour the fine Centennial Symphony Orchestra the Department of Internal Affairs made it possible to include in the party the string quartet, and also the noted English Plan Ist and accompanist, Clifford Huntsman, who recently gave many recitals through the ihain New Zealand broadcasting services. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN “ chins Up.”—Yesterday morning the following telegram was sent from Oamaru to the Minister of Defence (Mr F. Jones). “Our motto, chins up, toes in, we will w j n . Neil Colquhoun. district vice-presi-dent, N.Z.R.S.A.”

MOTOR OFFENCES DEFENDANTS FINED Senior Sergeant T. I. McGregor conducted the prosecutions in the following cases before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M-. at the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon:— . , „ Frederick Stanley Moore was fined 8s and costs (12s) for driving a motor car without a driver’s licence as to fitness and for aiding and abetting Moore in the commission of an offence, Edward Andrew Firman was fined 10s and costs (10s).— Bryan Taylor was fined 10s and costs (10s) for driving without a warrant of fitness. Tuapoau Whitau pleaded guilty to procuring possession of a rifle without a permit, and was convicted and ordered to pay costs (10s). An order was made for the confiscation of the rifle ' RED CROSS APPEAL Windsor list (additional): Kennedy family, £5 ss; W. J. Renton (Oamaru), £2 2s. PERSONAL The resignation of Mrs L. R. Jordon as delegate to the North Otago Patriotic Committee from the Townswomen’s Guild was accepted with regret at yesterday’s meeting of the committee. Mrs Jordon, who has left the town, has been replaced by Mrs R. K. Ireland Visitors to the Town Queen's Hotel.—Mr and Mrs Bell (Hongkong); Mr and Mrs H G. Gault (Melbourne); Mr T Nuttell, Miss Armstrong, Mr Ray White (Christchurch); Mr V. H. Otway, Mr Wilson, Mr J. R, Bell, Mr. J W. McKinnon, Mr W. F. Crum, Mr R C. Renfree, Mr T. McAllen, Mr R. Gill, Mr S. McDonald. Mr W J. Gilbert, Mr H G. Bridges. Mr Wilkie, Mr C. Wootton, Mr A. Schofield, Mr McMullan, Mr C, J. Mee, Mr and Mrs A. H. Dingwall, Mr Spain, Mr H W. Bundle, Mr and Mrs Birchell (Dunedin); Mrs J. S. Woods, Mr lan Woods (Omarama); Miss Church (Kurow). PALMERSTON Rugby Football The match between Seacllff and Waikouaitl, played at Seaclifi on Saturday, saw a big improvement in the standard of play of these two teams. Although Seacliff won by 19 points to 6, the game was interesting throughout. Mainly through having a slight advantage in the forwards, Palmerston secured a win over Dunback on the Show Grounds by 11 points to nil. In the first half, play was very even, no score being registered. Towards the middle, of the second spell J. Murdoch crossed the line for a good try after a loose forward rush carried play within Dunback’s twenty-five. Soon after a Dunback player failed to force, and Haldane, following up fast, scored. Just before time, J. Murdoch secured another good try, which was converted.