PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24685, 14 August 1941, Page 11

PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

ARMED FORCES HEARING OF APPEALS SITTING AT OAMARU A sitting of the Armed Forces Appeal Board was commenced yesterday afternoon at Oamaru. before Messrs J. R. Bartholomew, S.M. (chairman), J. .Price and H. Hodgson. Mr A. N. Haggitt appeared for the Crown. The New .Zealand and Australian Land Company, Ltd., 1 represented by Mr J. H Mam, appealed on behalf of Jack Dungey, on the grounds of public interest. Mr Parsons, manager of the Hakataramea Station, stated that Dungey was a key man at the station, having. special qualifications as a shepherd and a nigh-country musterer.—The appeal was adjourned sine die. on condition that the reservist transferred to the territorials for service in January, February and March. .T r . Margaret Dungey appealed for Leonard Quinlan Dungey on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship. Mr A. R. Tail appeared for the appellant. who stated that one of her sons was overseas, and one was drawn in the last ballot The son appealed for was the only one to look after, the farm of 180 acres and 300 ewes.—Appeal dismissed, on condition that the reyrvist will not be called up before September 30. James Richardson appealed on behalf of Archibald Richardson, on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship. Mr O. E. Wilson appeared for the appellant. Archibald Richardson said he had one brother overseas and one, unfit for military service, on the farm of 212 acres with 250 ewes. He . did the ploughing and his brother did the sheep work.—Appeal dismissed' on condition that the reservist will not be called up before October 31. ■ Alexander Robertson Anderson appealed on the .grounds of public.interest. 1 ' Mr A. Hamilton, who appeared for the appellant: stated his brother had. beemturned down for military service >and they .would- milk IT cows in the ' doming' sieasdft^—Adjourneduntil Friday- morning l pending further /evL- ■'’'* * ' * ’*V ACharles ' Williamson -appealed on- behalf ’of, Kenneth Charles Williamson,' on the grounds of public interest and «mdue hardship. Mr H. J. S. Griater appeared for the appellant, who stated . and the relhe‘ : reservist transfers to' the Territorials for service during June,- July, .and August,, s , > George Nicolson-, appealed on. the grounds of undue - Hardship, on behalf of ..John Edmund. Nicolson. who :also' pigwvmti»sit..^ic^h?Ußdue ; hardship: appeared the apNicolson Stated that one Son was -in the Air Force; and would go overseas, and the other 'son was needed to work the farm. 1 Evidence of the agricultural and sheep work on the farm was given by John Edmund Nicolson,—Both appeals were adjourned sine die, ' on condition that John Edmund Nicolson serves with the Home, Guard at Hampden. William Thomas Hellewell appealed on behalf of Herbert-Thomas Helle-well,-on the grounds pi public interest and undue hardship. ‘ f Mr A. Hamilton appeared for the appellant, who stated that -ode son was overseas, and two sons Werg 'on the Tfann, one, James, havinglustbeen called up for military service overseas.—Held over until in order to ascertain whether James HelleweU. had been passed fit for overseas service. . "

David John Lory, for whom Mr A. Hamilton appeared, appealed on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship. The appellant stated he had married recently, and apart from himself and his wife there was no one else on his property. He could not get anyone to manage the properly in his absence. —Adjourned sine die, on condition that the reservist serves with the Home Guard at Hampden. Ebenezer Frank Searle appealed for Reginald William P. Searle on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship. Mr O. E. Wilson appeared for the appellant, who stated that of three sons, one was serving overseas, and the other tw(3,had been called up for overseas service. He was appealing for one son, Reginald, who did all the work on the farm.—Adjourned sine die on condition that the reservist transfers to the Territorials for service in January, February and March. Anna Heron appealed on behalf of Allen Thomas Heron, who also lodged an appeal, both being on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship Mr O. E, Wilson appeared for the appellants. Allen Thomas Heron said he was the only Son, and he and his mother lived on the farm. He was in the Home Guard at Five Forks. —Both appeals were adjourned sine die, on condition that the reservist serves with the Home Guard at Five Forks. NORTH OTAGO GOLF CLUB DRAW FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS The following is the draw for the club championships, to be played over 18 holes. The first round is to be completed by August 31:— Seniors.—First round: McClihtock v. McEwan, C. R. Hedges v. Mulligan, W. Christie v. Milnes, Farrell v. Sceats. V. R. Hedges v. Crimp, McKenzie v. J. Watson. McCallum v. Crisp, Fraser v. Mcßeath, Mclntosh v. Scott, Ryan v. Domigan. Second round: Nichols v. Millar, Mathieson v. winner of McClmtock v. McEwan, Fowler v, winner of Ryan v. Domigan. Ewart v, Lehaney.

: Intermediate—First round: Mawhinney vrL. Wright, T. Hedges v. McDowell, J. Wilson v. Dyson, Debenham v. Lane. Second round: Catto v. Meek, Nicolson v. Harrison, Smith v. Marsden, R. Watson v. Millen. Bryant v. Donaldson. C. Hedges v. Hall. Juniors. —First round: McQuade v. Bissett, B. Patterson v. Meikle, Bradlev v. Brundel, Maude v. Humphries, Edmenson v. J. H. Scott, Blacklow v. Calnan. Restieux v. McKelvey, Mirfin v. McCulloch, Judkins v. Spowart, J, OrbelJ v. Matin. Ireland v. Woodward, R. Orbell v. Tonkin. Widdowson v." Hurst. Second round: L. Watson v. Armstrong, A. Forrest a bye. / v Biilww Cup.—Fitst round: Daniel! v. Simpson. J. S. Miller v. Adamson, McGregor v. Purcell. B. B. Walton v. J. Ford, Grenfell v. McCone. Thomson v; Thomas. McQueen v. W. Wylie, Heal v. Furney., Second round: Vincent v. D. Paterson. D. Williams v. McCleland. Wise v. Finlay, Kerr v. Tait,

MOTOR TRADES ASSOCIATION SOUND FINANCIAL POSITION Mr R. H. Watson (president) occupied the chair at the annual meeting of the North Otago branch of the New Zealand Retail Motor Trades Association. The president said he would like to see more country traders present at the meetings. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mr R. H. Watson; secretary, Mr H. P. Kent. A sub-committee was set up to handje any urgent matters that might arise. It consisted of the president and Messrs Debenham, Hore and Murison. The chairman made reference to the sound financial position of the association. and said there was every indication of a bright future. It was decided to write to Mr Edgar Gillies, who is going overseas and wish him a safe return to New Zealand. His services as secretary of the association in the past were much appreciated. OAMARU TROTTING CLUB NOMINATIONS FOR COMMITTEE Nominations for the seven vacancies on the committee of the Oamaru Trotting Club closed last night, the only ones received being thoge of the retiring members. Messrs C. L. Ayson, W. H. Brundell, D. Cant, S. Dalgleish, J. E. Farrell, S. Lee and L. J. Smith. An election will therefore not be necessary. NORTH OTAGO SPORTS NEWS OF THE WEEK Representative Rugby.—The return representative Rugby match between North Otago and Sbuth Canterbury will be played at Timaru on Saturday. There have been one or two alterations to the North Otago team owing to certain players not being available, but the side is substantially the same as that which defeated South Canterbury at Oamaru. The South Canterbury team is also practically the same as that which played at Oamaru, and it is anticipated that the local players will give a good account of themselves at Timaru. Mollison Cup.—Old Boys and Duntroon ran out the winners in the first round of the Mollison Cup competition, and the final between these teams should provide an attractive game. Old Boys ' accounted . for Windsor fairly easily, but they did not reproduce the same standard of football as in recent games. Old Boys were short of players. jand had only about 12 men in the field, the juniors being engaged at the same time in a Ralph Cup match. The backs, however, supported one another well, and were seldom in serious difficulty, Robertson and McKone being again the star performers. Paterson went well behind the scrum, and the forwards more than held their 6wn, tries being scored by R. Twaddle (2). J. Twaddle and Chappell. Windsor’s only score was from a penalty goal by A. Johnston. The game between Duntroon and Athletic was not taken seriously, but the players had an enjoyable outing. Strachan, a sturdy forward, filled the unusual position of five-eighths, and was difficult to bring down when he got going. McCully (forward) played a fine game, and paved the way for one try by Waddell. and scored himself from another brilliant breakaway. McKone was the outstanding forward in the Athletic pack, and his efforts were deservedly rewarded with a good try. Cycling Points.—The points to date in the Oamaru Amateur Cycling Club’s championship are as follows: —R. Boyd 10. A. J. Macrae 9§, K. Harney 9}, A. L. Macrae 9, G. Aitcheson 6, R. Grave 6, E. Pye 6. C. Hood 4. D. Brown 3. S. Hollow 1. ....

SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —August 14: 9.19 a.m. and 9.56 p.m. Coastal Movements The W;Vnui is due to load about Tuesday, August 19, for Wellington. Napier, and Gisborne via ports. The Waipahi will load about SaturAugust 23. for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports. . The Waipiata was expected to complete loading yesterdav and to sail late last night for Wellington and Auckland, via ports; The Storm will load at Oama.ru this evening for Wellington, Picton’, and Wanganui, via ports. CHORAL CONCERT Arrangements for Saturday night’s choral performance at the Opera House are well in hand, and heavy bookings indicate a capacity house. Much careful preparation has been made by the choir and orchestra, and when the locai Choral Society is augmented by a section of the Dunedin Choral Society, the body of singers, under the baton of the Oamaru conductor. Mr James Hinton, should be able to produce some notable choruses. Choral societies have not found it easy to maintain a good balance of voices through losses of men performing war work of various kinds, but the co-operation between the local and Dunedin choirs has been of great assistance in this respect. The box plans are at Begg’s. PERSONAL Mr W. H. McLew, Dunback, will leave to-morrow for Burnham to undergo training with the commanding officers’ unit of the Home Guard. Word has been received from Navy Headquarters, Wellington, that Maxson J. McDowell, a son of Mr and Mrs R. A. McDowell, of Oamaru, has passed the entrance examination as an officer cadet for the Royal Navy. He is a pupil of the Waitaki Boys' High School, and recently sat for his examination in Wellington. He will proceed to England next October or November to undergo a course of training. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel.—Mr H. Hobson, Mr S. D. Muirhead, Mr J. Donald, Mr G. B. Thomson, Mr L. J. Hughes, Mr G. S. Gapper, Mr M. Chetwin, Mr I. Curtis, Mr A. Tyrell, Mr J. Witchall, Mr R. Scott, Mr W. Duncan, Mr W. W. Smith (Dunedin); the Rev. and Mrs W. H. S. Hine, Mr F. Pithie, Mr W. R. Coles (Christchurch); Mr H. Anderson (Auckland): Mr A. Ward, Mr A. E. Ward (Riverton). Queen’s Hotel,— Mr J. E. Gumming, Mr H. S. Hunt (Wellington); Mr H. A. Wards (Timaru); Mr W. E. Puddy, Mr J. Reynolds, Mr B. H. Bruce, Mr E. G. Garlick, Mr F. Mahoney, Mr A, R. Wright, Mr J. R. Bartholomew, Mr W. H Hodgerson, Mr A. V. Haggitt, Mr A. E. Thomson. Mr H. W. Bundle. Mr and Mrs W. Johnston, Mr E. A. Patterson, Mr D. E. McEwan.

ITEMS OF INTEREST

IN AND ABOUT TOWN Breach of Prohibition Order.— Oonald Matheson was convicted of drunkenness and discharged by Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. at a sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court yesterdav. On a charge of breaking his prohibition order, Matheson was fined 40s. Civil Claims.— Judgment by default was given for-the plaintiffs in the following cases'heard at a sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., yesterday:—Waitaki Supply Stores, Ltd., v. D. Munro, £5 10s and costs (£1 12s 6d); Waitaki Electric Power Board it. ‘Victor Stanley Campbell, £2 8s 6d and costs (£1 7s 6d); Waitaki County Council v. James Bremner Chalmers, costs UOs). Postal Delivery.— The chief postmaster (Mr J.-B. Purcell) advises that all local correspondence intended for afternoon delivery by postmen will now require to be posted at the Chief Post Office not later than 1.30 p.m. Waitaki Euchre— The prize-winners at the Waitaki Labour euchre and dance on Saturday were:—Ladies: Miss Estelle Forbes (Waitaki) 1. Mrs Barrett (Glenavy) 2; Miss Meyers (Redcliff) won the consolation. Men: Mr J. Ede (Waimate) 1. Mr Milne (Pukeuri) 2; Mr I. Johnston (Papakaio) won the consolation. Mr F. Mountford supplied the dance music, and the duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr James Stringer. MINIATURE RIFLES WEEKLY SCORES Enfield Club.— J. Allan 80. W. Allan 80 J. Buzan 80, W. Fallon 79, J. P. Kerin 79, N. Allan 78, B. Buzan 78. K. Gibson 78. J. Kerin 77, B. Cameron 76. The rifle button was won by W. Allan, and the handicap button by J. Allan. AMUSEMENTS Nlajestic Theatre.— Jean Arthur, Melvyn Douglas, Fred McMurray, and Wesley Douglas in the comedy “ Too Many Husbands.” to-night and Friday. Opera House. —“ Ladies Must Live," a comedv which features Wayne Morris and Rosemary Lane. A new comedian, Duggie Wakefield plays the main role in “ Spy for a Day."