In the News

Southland Times, Issue 23987, 30 November 1939, Page 8

In the News

Training In England

Nearly. 140 New Zealanders are at present training in England as an antitank unit Most of the men come from Wellington and Auckland, but many parts of the Dominion are represented. Included in the list are the following Invercargill names:—D. Baker, W. Hope, and R. W. Stephens.

Improved Weather During the last fortnight the weather in Invercargill has shown an improvement and more sunshine, combined with an absence of strong winds, has resulted in good growth of plants Summer sports are now being favoured with better weather and every advantage is taken of the long twilights. On Tuesday and again yesterday the maximum shade temperature was 79.5 degrees and this is the highest point so far reached this summer. Light rain fell during the afternoon of both days, but the warmth of the atmosphere was not dissipated and the weather cleared, quickly..

No Enlistments Yesterday There were, no enlistments at the Drill Wall yesterday for service in the special military force. Petrol Restrictions

After 1 , today there will be no restriction on the purchase of petrol by motorists and the system of licences and coupons, which has been m force for three months, will not be reintroduced unless this step is_ warranted by the state of-supplies. The lifting of the restrictions will relieve servicestation. proprietors of much extra work. Since the restrictions were introduced they have had to compile lists of permit holders and the amount of petrol supplied to'them, and have had to produce to the Oil Fuel Controller coupons for all petrol sold for private use.

Royal Show Entries Yesterday was the official closing date for entries for the Centennial Royal Show to be. Jield at Invercargill on December 12, 13 and 14, but post entries will be received for several davs yet. The number of stock so far entered is understood to be very satisfactory and includes sheep, horses and cattle from the North Island. Monowai Closed Temporarily

To allow an overhaul to be made, the hydro-electric plant at Monowai has been shut down, and power is in the meantime being supplied from Waitaki. This is the first time Monowai has been shut down since it was opened 15 years agd, and it is expected that it will again be in operation in a months time. The Monowai scheme was inaugurated by the Southland Power Board in 1924, and was taken over by the Government four years ago. When an inspection was made it was found that the plant was in excellent order considering the time it had been in service. The shutting down of the plant for a short period was announced by the chief electrical engineer, Public Works Department (Mr F. T. M. Kissell). Wool and Grain Stores

The new Dominion Wool and Grain Stores’ Award which came into operation on November 20 renews most of the old award. An additional clause is that all work done between midnight and 6.30 a.m. is to be paid for at double-time rates. Anzac Day is included as a holiday and the award provides that if any of the listed holidays fall on a Sunday they Will be observed on the following day. Wandering Stock

The large number of wandering stock to be seen on Southland roads at present was the subject of a complaint by a motorist to The Southland Times yesterday. “They are a serious menace to motorists,” he said, and only the other day half-a-dozen lambs ran out of the long grass in front of me. I have seen lambs that have been killed in many parts of the province, but it is conceivable that one day the boot will be on the other foot and a motorist wifi, be killed.”.

Prisoner Recaptured After a fortnight at large, Frank Norman Harrop, who escaped from thg Waikune Prison camp on November 15, was arrested in the city tonight. The search for Raymond Patrick Leaton, who escaped from the Houtu prison camp near Tokaanu on November 3, is still proceeding.—Press Association.