In the News

Southland Times, Issue 25797, 8 October 1945, Page 4

In the News

Cyclists Break Regulations Unwittingly or otherwise, many cyclists who visited Oreti Beach yesterday afternoon broke regulations govering cycle traffic on roads. They were to be found riding more than two abreast and caused inconvenience and danger to other traffic on the road. In future strict observance of the regulations will be demanded by the authorities.

“Two-up” on Wharves “I have said before that it is much cheaper to play marbles,” stated Mr J. H. Luxford S.M., at Auckland, when two waterside workers appeared before him on charges of playing “two-up” on Prince’s Whnrf. Both, defendants said, they were passing away time until they started work. Each was fined £2 and costs.

Wordy Business Letters “Read carefully the next dozen business letters you receive, and count how many unnecessary words they contain, and you will soon be convinced ot the need for instruction in writing letters,” said Mr E. M. Bardsley, secretary of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, speaking at a meeting of the Auckland chamber. He mentioned that the Junior Chamber in Wellington was conducting a course of lectures on how to write business letters and how to dictate to a stenographer. Oreth Beach Popular

Oreti Beach came into its own yesterday as a popular weekend resort. The warm and sunny day attracted hundreds of motorists and cyclists, to the beach, where the conditions in the afternoon were ideal for those who were keen enough to have a first-of-season bathe. The sight of hundreds of persons on the beach and the background of scores of cars gave the beach a midsummer aspect. It was a glorious day for the city dweller —a prelude to what looks like being a busy season at Oreti.