North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24530, 12 February 1941, Page 4

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

AFTCR-HOUR TRADING HOTEL LICENSEE; FINED /TRAFFIC OFFENCES The weekly sitting, ,of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court was. commenced, before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., yesterday afternoon. Senior Sergeant T. I. McGregoi appeared for the police. Charles Graham Forbes, for whom Mi J. E. Farrell appeared, was fined £3 and Costs (12s) for selling liquor after hours at the Terminus Hotel, Hakataramea. Robert Moore Mclll wraith, Donald Gordon Menzies and David Richard Morgan were each fined 8s and costs (12s) for being found on licensed premises (Terminus Hotel. Hakataramea) after hours. For having intoxicating liquor in hia possession In the vicinity of the Scottish Hall while a dance was being held there on January 4, Andrew Koppert was fined £2 and costs (10s). Transport Cases The Transport Department (Inspector L. E. Simmons) prosecuted in the following cases:—

Alfred James Weir was fined 25s and costs' (12s) for exceeding the speed limit in the borough, .and David Lawrence Tail was fined 28s and costs (10s) for exceeding the speed * limit with a lorry on the main highway. For operating a motor cycle non equipped with an effective silencer, George J. Ormandy was fined 10s and costs (10s). I , For driving without a driver’s licence. Emmett Patrick O’Gorman was convicted and discharged; and for exceeding 40 miles per hour with a pillion passenger on a motor cycle, he was fined 18s and costs (12s). _ . • David Williams was fined 5s and costs (10s)' for . parking a car so close to a corner bo the Oamaru-Ngapara main, hlghwiy sd' as to be , likely to obstruct other traffic or 1 the view thereof., Gordon Gtmlon Haggitt. was fined 30s and costs (10s) for driving at a speed which might have been dangerous - to the public. A similar charge against Donald Patrick Grant was amended to exceeding the speed limit, Grant being fined 20s and costs (10s). v OAMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS The following committee reports and recommendations will come before the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council to-morrow night for approval:— Finance. —The Finance Committee reports a credit balance of £1324 18s 7d, and recommends for payment accounts amounting to £BOO 12s Bd, and confirmation of payment of accounts amounting to £2428 17s 7d. Other recommendations are:—That the Mayor and town clerk be appointed the council’s trustees for the Centennial memorial building, and that the council, In conjunction with the Waitaki County Council, bear half the cost of the temporary caretaker and charwoman appointed by the Centennial Committee; that the council bear half the cost of the wages for a temporary typist for emergency precautions work. By-laws.— The By-laws Committee recommands: That the Salvation Army be permitted to conduct a street collection (self-denial appeal) on October 24; that consent be given to transfers of lease. Miss M. M. Cuzens to Keith Bremner and Miss Fahey to Lynda Kedzlle, and subdivision of land in Clare street. Water.—The Waterworks Committee recommends that Mr J. Anderson be granted an*- irrigation supply at Peebles on the usual conditions; that application be made to the Public Trustee lor the withdrawal of all money to the credit of the Waterworks Depreciation Fund. Works.—The Works Committee recommends: That the communication from the Palmerston South Borough Council with reference to the loan of kerblng and channelling frames, be received., That the property owners concerned t; in Upper Forth street be approached to contribute their proportion of the .cost of the road; that the Otago Road Transport and Motor and Horse Drivers’ Industrial Union of Workers be advised that the council already pays more, than the award rates of pay; that the selection of a plan for the men’s conveniences be considered by the full council. Reserves.—The chairman of reserves has reported that the lawns at the Gardens’ Croquet Club have been attended to. to the satisfaction of the club.

OIL FUEL LICENCES EXCEEDED DEFENDANTS FINED The hearing oi cases In connection with oil fuel licences and regulations took place before Mr H. W Bundle. S.M.. at the Oamaru Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon. Leonard Pavletlch was fined £5 Is and costs (10s) for selling oil fuel between February L 1940, and October 31, 1940. to Henry Joseph de Largy and falling to keep a separate record of the licensees’ purchases, and to make entries in respect of every transaction. Hfe was also fined £5 Is and costs (10s) for purchasing oil fuel for his consumption excepting in accordance with terms of his consumer’s licence under the regulations, and on a similar charge Henry Joseph de Largy was fined £5 Is and costs (14s). Senior Sergeant T. I. McGregor conducted the prosecution, and Mr J. E. Farrell appeared for the defendants who pleaded guilty Senior Sergeant T. l. ; McGregor stated the two defendants were farmers in the Kurow district, Pavletlch having a licence to draw 288 gallons of fuel for 12 months and de Largy 608 gallons. They had a storage tank between them, and Pavletlch kept the records at the pump. On September 25 the inspector, Mr Casey, Inspected the pump and found that Pavletlch had overdrawn by 104 gallons and de Largy by 294 gallons. This was drawn from the pump between February 1 and October 31, so that they had exceeded their annual allowance in nine months by the amounts stated. Pavletlch had sent in returns to the Oil Fuel Controller in Oamaru each month, but did not enter the amounts drawn on each day as he should have done according to the regulations. Pavletlch admitted he made up returns'at the end of e<ch month, and apportioned them between the different vehicles, more or less at random Mr Farrell pointed out there was no suggestion that the fuel had been us*o other than for farming operations. The amounts licensed were not sufficient for those operations. The properties were worked in conjunction, and comprised 15,000 acres, and 8000 sheep were shorn. The postmaster at Kurow was advised, and told the defendants to report the excess use. and this was done. The re* cords put in showed the licences were being exceeded. Both defendants wrote long letters explaining the position In detail and making applications for Increased allowances. Mr Bundle sale the defendants had licences on certain terms, and did not comply with those terms. They were In honour bound not to use more petrol than their licences allowed. If the allowances were not sufficient it was a matter for the licensing authority. What righl had they to use petrol not granted? Mr Farrell: If they had adopted that attitude there would have been 8000 sheep unshorn, which would have been an absurdity. Evidence was given b> James A. Casey, who stated that the quantities allocated to the defendants were on the same basis as to other farmers. The bowser was termed a private storage tank. There were no restrictions on the amount sold to the defendants, who were treated as resellers. These licences in particular were considered on an annual basis. The applications for increases were lodged after the offences had been committed. The defendants were convicted and finbd as stated. When Mr Bundle Intimated that he would Impose fines of £5, Mr Farrell asked that the fines be increased to give the defendants the right of appeal. The fines were therefore fixed at £5 Is. Mr Farrell said he wished to correct any impression that the defendants had gone on " willy nllly." to which Mr Bundle replied that if he had found that the d-fendants had deliberately flouted the law he would have fined them £SO on each charge. OAMARU PRESBYTERY monthlVmeeting The moderator (the Rev. J. Freeman) presided at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Presbytery yesterday, morning. The treasurer (Mr O. C. Austlng) tabled the balance sheet, which showed a satisfactory balance in hand. Applications for grants for church and manse repairs were received from Palmerston and Dunback. and agreed to. An application for a special grant of £3OO from Kurow for manse repairs and alterations, and of £2OO from Papakaio 'for the renewal and renovation of seats, were referred to the Property and Finance Committee. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Generous Bequests.—Further bequests made under the will of Mrs Elizabeth Forrester are:—Waltakl Hospital Board £75 for Nurses’ Home and £25 for Victoria Home, Christchurch Girls’ High School (main school) £IOO for library. Of the balance of the estate, two-thirds goes to a fund to provide holidays for needy mothers or widows and one-third is divided between the Salvation Army for Its work for children and the Waitaki County Council for tree planting in the county.

WAIAREKA SALE

FAIR YARDINGS Prices in most sections were medium, and there were fair yardings at yesterday’s stock sale at Waiareka. A small yarding was forward in the pig section, prices being easier, and a good many were passed in. The prices realised were: Fat Sheep.— The National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For James Haugh (Duntroon), S ewes 15s 3d, 7 12s 6d, 1 10s; J. A. Newlands (Incholme), 8 ewes 14s: J. P. Rutherford (Kauru Hill), 7 ewes 12s 6d: a client, 4 ewes 14s 3d, 4 13s, 9 14s, 8 12s; Fraser and McKenzie (Kakanui), 8 wethers 275; T. Matheson (Hilderthorpe). 13 ewes 11s fid, 12 9s 3d; E. W. O’Connor (Waiareka), 3 lambs 22s fid, 3 20s fid, 1 18s fid. 1 ewe 9s 3d! Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: For B. G. Porter (Tokarahi), 7 ewes 13s 9d, 9 13s fid, 9 12s 9d, 12 9s; J. J Hore (Tokarahi), 5 ewes 14s, 12 11s fid, 5 10s 3d: G.' Booth (Totara), 13 ewes 14s 3d, 27 13s fid. 13 11s fid; a client, 10 ewes 13s 9d. 14 12s fid; W. Gibson (Enfield). 12 ew.es 15s, 7 12s, 8 13s. The North- Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For W Helllwell (Enfield). 2 ewes 12s, 3 11s 3d. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For W. C. Gemmell (Weston), 6 ewes 13s fid, 9 14s 3d, 4 13s 9d, 7 14s fid, 6 14s, 6 12s fid, 6 13s 9d. 9 12s fid. 12 13s 9d; W. Falloon (Weston), 5 ewes 15s, 8 12s 3d, 7 8s 9d; C. S. Tutty (Ardgowan), 11 ewes 8s 9d. Dalgety and Co. sold: For a client, 9 ewes 13s 9d, 2 8s fid; G. Samson, 10 ewes 12s 9d. 6 13s fid. 5 11s fid. 4 11s 3d.

Store Sheep.— The North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold; For a client, 40 rape lambs 13s. The National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For J Haugh (Duntroon), 200 m.s. Romney cross lambs 16s lOd. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For a client, pen lambs 12s fid, 34 12s fid, 109 12s fid, 6 7s Bd, 23 4s. Dalgety and Co sold; For a client. 35 wether lambs 12s. Fat Cattle.—The North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For W. E. Craig (Enfield). 2 cows £7 7s fid, 1 steer £lO 15s: G. P. Johnston (Alma). 1 cow £5, 1 heifer £4 15s. The National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For James Rawcliffe (Ngapara), 1 steer £lO 2s fid. 1 £7 17s fid, 1 cow £4 15s; James Turnbull (Windsor). 1 steer £0 7s fid; J. Pagel (Hillgrove), 2 steers £7. 1 £6 17s fid. 1 cow £6 2s fid. 1 vealer £3 2s fid, 2 steers £5 7s fid. 2 £5 12s fid. Dalgety and Co, sold: For Evans brothers (Ngapara), 1 cow £4 12s fid, 2 steers £6 15s. 1 heifer £4 17s fid; a client, 1 cow £4 15s; D. Sinclair (Kla Ora). 1 cow £fi 2s fid: W. M. Robertson (Maheno). 1 steer £ll 17s, fid, 2 cows £6 15s. „ x Store Cattle.— The National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For James Rawcllff'e (Ngapara). 1 bull £6 15s. Dalgety and Co. sold: For W. M. Robertson (Maheno), 1 bull £7 17s fid. Dairy Cattle. —Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For W. M. Robertson (Maheno). I Jersey .cow at profit £6 12s fid. Pigi.— Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For a client. 2 store pigs 30s; F W. Taylor (Boundary Creek). 4 weaners 15s, 4 13s fid. 212 s fid; J. Plunket (Pukeurl), 1 weaner 14s fid. 1 14s: E. Presland (Enfield). 1 weaner 13s. 1 12s. 2 IQs: a client, 5 weaners 12s fid: T. Jones (Maheno). i pigs 15s: a client. 2 pigs 12s fid. The North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold; For J. Forrester (Teschemakers), 1 pig 14s fid, 3 13s fid. 213 s; P Presland (Enfield). 2 weaners 14s. 3 10s.

AMUSEMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE “ Gunner George.”—George Formby, the popular comedian, has what Is probably his best role to date in *’ Gunner George," which will be shown to-night. The story is a rather improbable one—lf anything associated with George Formby could be called Improbable—but he gives an air of conviction to the most unlikely happenings, and, complete with banjo and songs, contrives' to riot his way through a foreign country where everyone except himself knows he is a British agent, and finally reaches a climax on board a German submarine. Phyllis Calvert has the leading feminine part. There Is a good supporting programme. OPERA HOUSE , “ Down Went McGlnty.”—This is the story of a " man in the street ” who is pushed upward by a political machine to the governorship of a State, only to crash precipitately when the conscience of the woman he loves turns him from a lighthearted grafter into a man with the interests of the people on his mind. A robust comedy, it moves at a brisk pace through situation after hilarious situation. Brian Donlevy, Muriel Angelus, and Akim Tamiroff play in the main roles. “Cross Country Romance ” is a highly entertaining romantic comedy which brings back an old friend to the screen in the person of Gene Raymond, co-star of the film with Wendy Barrie. Raymond plays the role of a young doctor travelling from New York to San Francisco in a trailer to catch a certain boat. Wendy Barrie, in the role of a madcap heiress, runs away from her wedding and stows away in his trailer. She falls in love with him and determines to marry him and prevent his catching the ship, which is to take him to China for medical studies. Billy Gilbert and Hedda Hopper also have comedy roles. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—February 12: 10.56 a.m. and 11.30 p.m. Coastal Movements The Wainui will load on Wednesday, February 19, for Wellington. Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. A steamer will load at an early date for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waiplata, from Auckland, will load about Saturday, March I. for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The m.v. Breeze will load at Oamaru on Tuesday for Wellington. Plcton, and Wanganui. H. Hay. agent, OBITUARY REV. P. C. RENNIE The Rev. P. C. Rennie, whose death occurred recently, was born in Patlio, near Edinburgh. He received his early education at the village school and subsequently studied for the ministry. Working at various employments he saved sufficient to enable him to attend the Edinburgh University, and later the New College, at which he completed his studies. After being licensed, he served in several charges, but following his marriage to Miss Annie Bruce he sailed with his wife for Australia. As the climate affected Mrs Rennie’s health it was decided to come