PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24636, 18 June 1941, Page 9

PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

WAITAKI HOSPITAL BOARD MONTHLY MEETING ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICS Mr James Rodman (chairman) presided at the monthly meeting of the Waitaki Hospital Board yesterday morning. It was decided to write congratulating Dr Shaw on his appointment as Deputy Director General of Health, and also to the nurses of the hospital for the splendid results obtained in recent examinations. The Department of Health wrote advising that provision should be made for a ' complete black-out at the board's institutions during a period of emergency, and the local reduced lighting controller forwarded particulars showing how the board could comply with the regulations.—Received. The Department of Health recommended the board to accept the payment of hosoital benefits for out-patients in full satisfaction of treatment in these cases, and advised that the New Zealand Crippled Children Society had allocated £IOOO towards the cost of establishing, in cooperation With the department and hospital boards, orthopaedic clinics, with the object of ensuring specialist advice for crippled children, especially those in country districts.—lt was decided to co-operate as far as possible. , The Oamaru Borough Council advised that the question of the protection of the hospital against fire had been referred to the Fire Board, with a request that the E.P.S Committee be advised of the arrangements made; and also that in view of the urgency of providing emergency road access to s the hospital the Waitaki County Council be requested to assist in expediting the completion of the work.— After a report from the chairman, the letters were received. Accounts totalling £5968 8s were passed for payment. Oamaru Public Hospital The medical superintendent (Dr Bevan Brown) reported that there were 98 patients in hospital at the end of the month, 100 were admitted, 108 discharged, and 5 died, leaving 85 remaining at the end of the month. The number of operations was 72, out-patients' visits 376. and dailv average of in-patients 81.16, as follows:—Fraser Ward—l 9 beds, average 28 77, excess 9.77;* Hal] Ward—l 9, 28.5 f 10 54; children's ward—lß, 15.5; annexe, average 8.35; isolation, 1. Gifts were acknowledged from Mrs McWhirter. Miss Banks. Miss Gilchrist, Mrs R. B. Meek. Mr D. Cairns. Eileen and Edwin Smith, Alister Mcßeath. Mr K. Familton, Mrs Glen (Test street). Mrs D. Fotheringham, Mr W. Kerr,, and Mrs G. Elliot. Victoria Home The matron of Victoria Home reported that there were 21 inmates at the beginning of the month. 1 was admitted, leaving 22 remaining at the end of the month. Gifts were acknowledged from Ernest Adams, Ltd., Mr Middleditch, Mrs Orr, Toe H, " Two Friends," and Anonymous." Kurow Maternity Hospital The matron of the Kurow Maternity Hospital reported that, there were three patients at the beginning of the month, five were admitted and six discharged leaving two at the end of the month. • The reports were received.

PRIMARY PRODUCTION COUNCIL RATIONING OF FERTILISER CONTROL IN NORTH OTAGO Mr J. D. McLeod (president) occupied the chair at a meeting of the North Otago Primary Production Council yesterday afternoon, when he read a statement which had been submitted to the Armed Forces Appeal Board, regarding the provision of labour for farms. A circular was received from the Dirr ector of Primary Production regarding the rationing of phosphatic fertiliser, and enclosing the Gazette notice giving particulars of the scheme. The basis of rationing for top-dressing would be the average used in the past two years. Members expressed the opinion that the time given to inform producers of the regulations was very short, and it was decided to inform the controller, of •the brief period for the completion of the lists, and also the immediate requirements of super for the sowing of wheat in early July. A committee was nominated for the approval of the controller, AMUSEMENTS • Majestic Theatre. Woman," a romance, with Spencer Tracy, Hedy Lamavr. Verree Teasdale, Mona Barrie and Laraine Day. ** Opera House.—" What Would You Do, Chums?" (to-night) features the radio personality Syd. Walker; also " Girl from Havana," a story of intrigue, with Dennis O'Keefe, Claire Carelton, Alan Mowbrav and Edgar Kennedy.

IDLE AND DISORDERLY MAN AND WOMAN CONYICTED _,, t A sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate's Court was held before Mr H. Morgan. S.M., yesterday. Sverre Eide Johansen Rognmo and Hilda Winifrid Victoria Hawkins appeared on remand on separate charges of being idle and disr orderly persons without lawful means of support. Rognmo was also charged with being a prohibited immigrant, and with remaining Jin New Zealand beyond the Eeriod for which a temporary permit had een granted, without having applied for and been granted an extension of the temporary permit. Senior Sergeant T. I. McGregor, who prosecuted for the police, stated that the male accused had deserted his ship in October, 1940, and had been convicted and placed on an overseas ship in January. 1941. Three months.later he returned on a ship to Dunedin, and, reporting sick was given a temporary permit. During the time he was in Dunedin he joined un with the female accused, who was well known to the police. Rognmo was to report to . a ship, but left Dunedin and went to Omarama, where he told the licensee of the hotel that he had a position on Mr Wigley's- station to go to. He had no money, but said Mr Wigley was to call for him next day, and the licensee allowed him to stay. The licensee got in touch with Mr Wigley, and found he was not expecting anyone, and Rognmo said he had made a mistake in the name. His behaviour went to show that he was not a desirable person to live in this country. The female accused was living apart from her husband, and the police regarded her as a doubtful character, and had had to visit her house on account of complaints The expenses amounted to £l. * Both the accused were convicted and ordered to come up for sentence if called upon within six months, the magistrate making a condition in respect to the female accused that she should leave Oamaru within 24 hours, and return to her home in Dunedin. On the other two charges Rognmo was remanded to appear at Dunedin on Thursday. Hotelkeeper Fined ■■:■-••

> WAIAREKA SALE GOOD YARDING / There was: a small yarding of pigs at the sale yesterday, but prices realised were'on a par with last week's sale. There was a good yarding of fat sheep, ana prices were" easier. There was a medium yarding of store sheep, including a number of pens of store lambs. Fat -cattle were in poor demand, those offered bringing low prices. ■F&'t- >, Sheep'.—National - ; Mortgage and Agency sold: For, J. Alexander (Peebles). :]£*W&'l4s 9d, 9 145,. 8 16s 3d, -KM3s, 6d. irl3s6ay 10 12s 9d. 10 13s 9d, 5 12s; James R; : Rutherford (Elderslie), 1 ewe 14s. 5 iOs-ed; p. Marshall (Enfield), 4 ewes 12s; W Ms Waddle (Tokarahi),; 12 ewes 12s 3d, 8 13s; i 8 lis; Simpson Brothers ' (Craigneuk), 8 ewes 14s, 4 Us 3d, 8 13s; a client, 1 lamb 19s. Dalgety and Co. sold: For J. Stevenson (Weston), 8 ewes 15s, 8 13s 9d, 7 13s 3d, 10 13S, 3 12s 3d,. 212 s; 6d; a client, 10 ewes 15s, 9 14s 3d, 4 12s 6d. 10 12s 3d, 6 13s 9d: J Johnson. 8 lambs 25s 6d;- T. T. Wilkinson (Enfield), 5 wethers 245, -3 21s 6d; a client, 4 ewes 12s; E. J. Conlon (Ngapara), 5 * ewes 14s, 6 13s: Thompson Brothers (Kia Ora), 7 ewes 12V J. Gray,"s ewes 13s; W. Smith (Kakanui). 6 ewes 13s 9d, 7 12s 6d, 2 8s 9d.-—-Loan and Mercantile Agency sold: For T. Wilkinson (Enfield), 4 ewes 13s 6d, 5 12s 6d; a Client, 4 ewes 13s 9dv North, Otago Farmers' Co-op. sold - For Mrs A. J. McNally.(Windsor), 3 ewes 14s 9d, 8 13s, 8 13s 6d; Mrs M. Manson (Enfield), 6 ewes 12s 9d: C. Robinson (Maheno), 8 ewes 13s 3d: T. Wilkinson (Five Forks), 8 lambs 23s 6d; Mrs Bissett (Alma), 16 lambs 24s 6d. Wright, Stephenson, and Co sold: For I. J. Robertson (Airedale), 6 ewes 13s 3d; a client, 17 lambs 18s, 3 21s 6d. Store Sheep.—National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For client, 52'shorn wether lambs 95,'30 wether lambs 12s 4d. - Dalgety and Co. sold: For Mrs Allan (Kauru Hill). 120 wether lambs 12s 7d; client, 69 wether lambs 9s 2d.——Loan and Mercantile Agency sold: For client, 105 halfbred wether lambs 9s Id. North Otago Farmers' Co-op. gold: For client, 22 lambs 13s 4d. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For J. Preston (Bortons), 100 wether lambs 1i5.'•..:.. . Pat Cattle.—National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For client, 2 steers £ll 12s 6d. 1 £lO. 8 £7.—Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For a client. 1 Jersey cow £B. North Otago Farmers' Co-op. sold: Fori. S. Kennedy. (Kia bra), 1 cow £8 7s flu. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For F. D. Ludemann (Papakaio;, 1 cow £8; Fred Ludemann (Papakaio), 1 cow £2 15s. 1 £3 15s, 1 £3. Pigs.—Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For W. Smith (Alma), 2 slips 17s, 1 15s; J. F. Rowlands (Enfield)' 1 pig 13s 6d, 3 12s, 1 lis, 210 s; W. White (Waianakarua), 1 pig Us. 3 10s;, Mrs Kennedy (Windsor), 2 pigs 12s 6d, 1 lis, 210 s. 1 9s: client (Livingstone), 1 pig 10s. 1 8s

Norman Walter Taylor pleaded guilty to two charges of supplying Intoxicating liquor at the Georgetown Hotel to persons apparently under the age of 21 years. One charge was withdrawn, and Senior Sergeant McGregor stated that in the other case the youth wes very tall, but by no means looked 21 years of age Mr Taylor had admitted serving the youth, and had said he was very busy at the time. He could fairly say that Mr Taylor was a good licensee, but that was no excuse for the offence. Mr Grater, who appeared for the defendant, submitted that it was a technical breach, made during an exceptionally busy period. The youth was very well developed and no question of age came into the defendant's mind. Mr Morgan said the fact that the licensee was busy seemed fo be an inadequate excuse. His duty under the Licensing Act was clear—that he must not supply liquor to persons under 21 years of age, otherwise •he had to take the consequences. It was a serious offence for a boy of 17 years to be supplied with liquor over an open bar. A fine of £5 was imposed, with costs (10s). Car Driven on to Footpath Stanley Robert Kelk was charged with driving a motor car in a manner which, having regard to the circumstances, might have been dangerous to the public and with driving without a driver's licence. The defendant, who was represented by Mr J. E. Farrell, pleaded guilty. Senior Sergeant McGregor stated that Kelk ran into a veranda post and on to the footpath in Thames street. He was not an experienced driver, and did not have a licence. He had paid for the damage done. Mr Farrell said it was an error of judgment, for in attempting to nark the car at an angle of 30 degrees* Kelk ran on to the footpath. The magistrate took into consideration the fact that Kelk had made good the damage, and imposed a fine of £1 and costs (10s) in each case. An order for the suppression of the name was refused. Failure to Enrol William Thomas Aikenhead„was charged with failing to enrol in class A of the First Division of the General Reserve. Mr Grater appeared for the defendant, who pleaded guilty and elected to be dealt with summarily. Detective Sergeant G. Taylor, who prosecuted for the police, said that the defendant was 25 years of age, single, and a partner in a drapery firm in Thames street. He was required to register in the First Division on or before July 26, 1940, but failed to do so, and in March, 1941, he wrote to the Director of Manpower and received a form which he filled in. He stated he had filled in a form when he paid his social security charges in May, 1940, and thought he had done all that was required. Mr Grater said the defendant was at a loss to understand why his name had'not appeared in the ballots, and on his own volition he had written to Wellington. There was no suggestion of evading his responsibility. He wrote to the department to make sure his name was on the roll. Mr Morgan commented that it looked as if the defendant did send in a form, but had neglected the terms of the proclamation requiring him to enrol if he did not get a certificate of enrolment. Although he did not have any desire to evade his responsibility, this negligence might have resulted in someone else taking his place in training for overseas. In similar circumstances he had inflicted fines. If it had been a case of deliberately attempting to avoid responsibility he would have had no hesitation in inflicting a term of imprisonment. A fine of £lO with costs (10s) was imposed.

ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Civil Claims.—Judgment by default was given for the plaintiffs in the following undefended civil claims, heard before Mr H. Morgan, S.M., at the Oamaru Magistrate's Court yesterday morning:—James Craig and Co., Ltd., v. Robert T. Harvey, £23 13s sd, and costs (£4 Is 6d);'Wright,' Stephenson and Co., Ltd., v. Robert MacDonald, £lO9 9s 6d, and costs (£6 4s 6d); Oamaru Harbour Board v. Leonard Alfred Waldron, £23 10s 3d, and costs (£4 3s 6d): North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., v. A. A. Slade, £2 2s, and costs (£1 3s 6d); North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association v. Mrs A. Doyle, £1 8s 6d, and costs (12s); William Minty v. William Russell, £2 2s, and costs (£1 4s 6d). MALE VOICE CHOIR DECISION TO DISBAND A meeting of members of the Oamaru Male Choir was held on Monday night, when it was unanimously decided to disband. Half the members for various reasons have left Oamaru during the past two years, and it was considered inadvisable to carry on with such a reduced membership. Most of the remaining members having joined the Oamaru Choral Society, it was decided to hand over the music and funds in hand to that body. Votes of thanks and appreciation were passed to Mr J. Hinton (honorary conductor), Miss Vera Slater (honorary accompanist) ■ and Mr D. V. Thomson (honorary secretary).

SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water—June 18. 10.34 a.m. and 10.57 p.m Coastal Movements The Wainui is expected to load about Wednesday, July 2, for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via ports. The Waipahi will load about Thursday; June 26. for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via ports. . . The Waipiata is due to-day to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. The m.v. Breeze will load at Oamaru on Friday for Wellington and Wanganul. PERSONAL Reference was made by Mr James Rodman (chairman) at the Waitaki Hospital Board meeting yesterday to Dr LennoxDouglas, who has been reported missing in Crete, and a motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs Douglas and the relatives in their time of anxiety. ■ . •. . Word has been received that Private Cliff Ewing (Five Forks) who. was reported wounded, has now been discharged from hosoital. _ ~ • :•■ Mr and Mrs D. L. Patterson have received advice that their son. Secondlieutenant D. M. Patterson, who was wounded in the neck by a Tommy-gun bullet in the early fighting on Malemi aerodrome in Crete, is now progressing towards recovery. ... ■ Mr 6. E. Wilson, of Christchurch. has joined the legal staff of Messrs Lee. Grave, and Zimmermann, Oamaru. Visitors to the Town Queens's Hotel.—Mr J. McGrath. Mr G. M. Stewart, Mr T. McAllen, Mr L. C. Laden, Mr J. L. Macdonald. Mr R. H. Mason, Mr L. S. Winefield Mr G. C Watton, Mr and Mrs F. E. Hunt, Mr G. Blease. Mr W. J. Lynskey, Mr J. O Brien, Mr H. E. Chapmen, Mrs J. M. Ward (Dunedin). Mr W. Lillies (Timaru). New Club Hotel.—Mr J. R. McKenzie, Mr J. H. McKaw (Hakataramea), Mr O. E. Wood, Mr and Mrs M. T. Leech. Mr M M. Chetwit, Mr S. D. Muirhead. Mr L. J. Hughs, Mr J. R. Johnson,,Mr T. F. Direen, Mr J. Thomson, Mr J. T. Dunn, Mr A. Tyrrell (Dunedin). Miss E. Tennant (Wellington), Mr and Mrs A. R. Block (Auckland). Mr T. S. Holloway (Invercarglll) MINIATURE SHOOTING Enfield Club.—W. Fallon 78, J. Allan, W Allan 75, N. Allan 74, J. Keren 73, K. Gibson 71. D. Anderson 70. B. Cameron 68. G. Taylor 64.