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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 16120, 8 May 1923, Page 2

London Comity' Council ‘ is claiming £1,473,000 from the Government in respect of interfering with the building of the new County Hall and the subsequent occupation of it during the war.

Canada was tho only country to show a, marked improvement in gol'd production in 1913. The Dominion'now- Variks second best producer in tho Empire and thrid in the world. In 1928 Canada produced gold to the value of £5,300 000 compared with £3,880.000 in 1921 and £3,300,000 in 1920. . '

. A enchro party and dance will bo held in the Masonic hall to-night. Competitors are assured of a! pleasant, ovening. Cards will commence at a p.m., and a dance will follow dfter tho pictures. ,

The Matawai Ladies’ Guild are holding a jumble pale and Paddy’s Market on Saturday, May 96th, m aid of the church lands. Gifts of any description towards tins will be gratefully welcomed. The Gisborno Borough Council notifies that a discount of 5 per. cent, is to be allowed on rates paid within 30 days tho sending out of the rate demands.

Newcomers! .We welcome you to NewZealand, the home of “No-Rubbing’" Laundry Help, the abolisher of wash, board slavery.—Gisborne Qrocars.—l3*