LOCAL AND GENERAL

Opunake Times, 8 January 1935, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Plenty of* Fish.— The local fishermen were out during the k week-eml, weather renditions boms' particularly favourable. A vavy fair was secured and no trouble was ex--1 pcrienced in finfchns' purchasers Inf the various Minds offered. The fish were mostly of a moderate , size and those jwho wore fortuni ate enough to secure a sample are living in hopes that success will .cyrain reward the fishermen during the next few days.

Sheep for Waikato. The annual movement of breeding ewes from Gisborne and const districts to the Waikato has commenced. Many thousands are already on the road, and large mobs have yet to start. A considerable number will also be shipped to Tauranga, thence by rail to Waikato stations. Cheque for Timaru Wool Sale.At the Timaru wool sale in December 8417 bales were offered and 8067 were sold, the total value being 1 £BB,OOB. The average price i>er lb worked out at 7.817 d aiid'a bale £lO 5s lOd. The total cheque of the first sale of the 1088-84 season was £IOB,806, the averae'e twice a bale then being £lB 2s 9d.

Green Locks Well. — Alter a ,solid scorching for several weeks, the local bowling green lias benefited from the recent rains and is again showing a nice growth. The area is fast and true and a credit to the warden who has had a solid task to keep it in good order during this particularly hot spell. Natuial Swimming Pool. — ')11 Sunday afternoon a freak tide left a large pool about 18 inches deep at the Pavilion end of the beach which at low tide was the rendezvous for about 100 youngsters. In perfect safety the little folk had a Avonderful time bathing in Avater which aaus almost hike Avarm.

Bank Dividend.— The directors of the Commercial Bank of Australia, Limited, have declared an interim dividend for the six months ended December -‘sl at the rate of 4 per cent per annum on preference shares and 5 per cent on ordinary shares. The rate is unchanged. Payment will be made on February 8 in Australian currency. White Butterflies.—

"White butterflies have been reported over a more widespread area than ever before, but not in such numbers as hitherto,” Mr 11. ALetiillivray, field superintendent for the Department of Agriculture, stated at Christchurch. It is not intended to release parasites in the south, unless the white butterflies became more numerous.

Winner of Song Competition.— A souy competition organised by an Australian publishing' firm lias been won by a New Zealander *Vlr T- B. M. lie van, director of Brisco and Co., Btd. There were over 2000 entries from, composers in Australia and New Zealand. The winning song is a fox trot entitled “Australian Blues.” The words were written by Mr J. J. Stroud, of Gore and the music by Mr Bevan. In addition to a silver cup the first prize includes free publication of the song both as a record and as score music.

Popularity Increasing.— -KacJi week-end finds the crowd of bencli visitors increasing great. J,V and during the week-end the area was the mecca of residents from far and near. Cars were parked in dozens and old and young enjoyed bathing and suit bathing in perfect summer weather. Kaponga residents were over in large numbers and will be back again, proving that other beaches, which for a. time certain ly attracted the public of that town, have not yet taken that modern trend which is making an appeal to all who now patronise Opunake.