NEWS OF THE DAY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24631, 12 June 1941, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY

TN connection with the law and order section of the E.P.S. it is the intention of the Traffic. Department to create points at various intersections throughout the city, for the purpose of instructing the members of the traffic control unit in point duty work. It would be appreciated if the motoring and pedestrian public would assist in every way. This applies particularly to motorists who can help considerably by giving distinct direction signals. Exemptions of Single Men The Dannevirke County Council has decided to write to the Minister of Man-power entering an emphatic protest against the vast numbers of single men being exempted from service with the forces. Runaway Tramcar Shortly after 5 o’clock on Tuesday evening a tramcar which was standing at the Opoho terminus commenced to run backwards down the hill, and, gradually gathering speed, travelled some distance before it could be checked. A woman passenger was slightly injured and was admitted to a private hospital. The Octagon Dug-out The Dug-out in the Octagon will be staffed and stocked to-morrow by the Temperance and General Mutual Life Society. On Saturday morning members of the Otago Branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute will be in charge. The Dug-out is to be stocked by the members of the Women’s Hockey Association on Saturday, July 12. Warning to Motorist* Owners of unregistered motor vehicles parked on any street within the Dunedin City Area should take early steps to remove them, as it is the intention of the Traffic Department that two patrol officers shall visit the various streets within the area, to report on unregistered vehicles. Owners will be well-advised to act on this warning and so avoid legal action being taken against them under the traffic regulations. Art Union Control The control of art unions was discussed by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr W. E. Parry, a few days ago. He said the Patriotic Fund had benefited by thousands of pounds from art unions, but a tight rein was maintained on them to ensure that they were properly conducted, and no permit was granted unless it was approved by the National Patriotic Fund Board, or the provincial councils. One of the regulations strictly enforced was that forbidding a boy under 14 or a girl under 16 to canvass for the sale of art union tickets in a street or other public place. Nazi View of Pledge* “I see that a butcher appealing against military service thinks we should try appeasement with Germany,” said Sir Evelyn Wrench, founder of the Overseas League, when speaking at a reception in Auckland. “I can give him the .answer.” Sir Evelyn said he was in Berlin six weeks before the war and when he asked the Germans how they explained the taking over of Czechoslovakia the inevitable reply was, “ Would you have our leader abide by a pledge given six months ago now that conditions have changed? ” Another frequent statement was, “ Give us a free hand in JSastern Europe and you can do what you like elsewhere.” The Germans, Sir Evelyn added, spoke another language and had no understanding of abiding by pledges and bargains. Unsympathetic Admiralty An amusing story of the adventures of a New Zealand Shipping Company vessel, which was torpedoed in midAtlantic, was told last night by Captain F. E. Tether, marine superintendent of the company, during an address to the Navy League (Otago branch). Although the ship was torpedoed, he. said, the captain managed to bring her to a Northern Ireland port, where he sent out a radio message to the Admiralty asking for' assistance. The reply, which informed him curtly not to use his radio, ordered him to proceed to his destination. The irate captain sent another message: “Do you know I have been torpedoed? ” The reply came back: “Thought you were sunk; proceed to destination.” The captain brought his ship safely to the Clyde, with her gun on the poop awash, and a full cargo of New Zealand produce. Three Brother* Decorated Bravery while engaged in naval operations has won for Lieutenant T. D. Herrick, of the Royal Navy, the Distinguished Service Cross. Lieutenant Herrick is the third of five sons of Mr and Mrs E. J. Herrick, of Lindisfarne, Hastings, who have entered the fighting services to receive a decoration. The two other members of the family to be decorated are Pilot Officer j Michael Herrick, who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for gallantry while flying a Hurricane fighter from an air force station in the south of England, and Pilot Officer D. T. Herrick, who was awarded the George Cross for bravery in attempting to rescue a pilot from a burning aeroplane which crashed near Taieri, Dunedin. Sub-lieutenant L. F. Herrick is serving in a submarine of the Royal Navy, and he also has been mentioned in despatches. The fifth son, Pilot Officer B. H. Herrick, has been presumed killed while on air operations. Fine Patriotic Effort Over 100 warm frocks, as well as knitted jumpers, suits, pyjamas, blankets and baby clothes have been made during the past three months by the staff of the Dominion Manufacturing Company for distressed children in Britain. The collection will be distributed through the New Zealand Lady Galway Guild. Seventy girls of the staff have formed a patriotic club and by raffles, socials and other means raised the money to purchase materials and wool for the clothing, which was made in the girls’ spare time, the firm allowing them to use the machines in the workroom when they were required. The collection, which is valued at approximately £3OO, was on display in the Embassy Salon yesterday and will be so again to-day. The staff, hopes to raise money by this means for the Comforts for Fighters Fund, which is the object of their endeavours this month. Coal Mining Delays The failure of three-quarters of the men to go into the mine on Tuesday morning, because of heavy rain encountered while crossing the viaduct, resulted in the Liverpool State mine at Rewanui producing no coal that day. When the men arrived at the bathhouse the rain was particularly heavy, and about 240 of them decided to return home, contending that they would be wet through in going from the bathhouse to the mine mouth, about a quarter of a mile away. The remaining 80 men went to work,, and were employed in various odd jobs underground. The Strongman and James mines were also shortstaffed, but not to the same extent as the Liverpool mine, and coal was produced as usual in these mines. The Paparoa Coal Mining Company, Ltd., at Roa was idle on Monday and Tuesday, but resumed yesterday. The stoppage was caused by the fact that the company was requested to employ a certificated engine driver to operate the hoist which conveys the employees of the mine from Paparoa, to Middle Flat. No certificated engine-driver was immediately available, and pending arrangements being made, the mine lost two days’ work.

The drawing of “ That Lucky Feeling ” Art Union is to take place at the Masonic Hall, The Terrace, Wellington, this morning, commencing at 9.30.

Entries for the next examinations in accordance with the regulations issued under Section 16 of the Engineers’ Registration Act, 1924. close on June 30. Coffee for breakfast. Order from your grocer a tin of “ Bourbon,” the coffee of quality. Instructions in every tin. Prepared by Curie's, coffee specialists, 32 Octagon, Dunedin.—Advt.