LOCAL AND GENERAL

Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 71, Issue 6143, 1 October 1945, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Held Over Several reports of local, meetings and functions are unavoidably held over until Wednesday. September Rainfall Mr R. Allen reports that 7.35 inches of rain fell last month. The fall is the heaviest since 1942. September Fires The Superintendent of the Te Awamutu Fire Brigade, Mr R. H. Irwin, reports that three calls, two chimney fires and one rubbish fire, were received last month. , Municipal Orchestra Te Awamutu Municipal Orchestra, under the baton of Mr R. H. Close, gave an enjoyable recital in Victoria Park on Saturday afternoon. A high wind made conditions unpleasant for the players and those who listened, but the programme presented was greatly appreciated and enjoyed.

Lunch-hcur Closing of Post Office That it was ridiculous now that the war was over for thfe Post Office to be closed during the lunch-hour on Thursdays w r as the opinion expressed by Mr G. Donaldson at last Friday evening’s meeting of Te Awamutu Farmers’ Union. His remark w T as heartily endorsed by all mem-* bers present.

Separate Clubs Wanted When the president, Mr A. E. Bryant, reported to Friday night’s meeting of the Te Awamutu Farmers’ Union on the forthcoming appeal for a R.S.A. club, several members said it was a pity that such could not be worked in with the proposed W.D.F.U. club. Mr Bryant said it appeared that all wanted their own separate buildings.

Last Night’s Pictures There was only a moderate attendance at the pictures screened in the Empire Theatre last night under the auspices of the Patriotic Society. Those present enjoyed the two films “ World of Plenty ” and “ Battle for Russia,” the latter containing some wonderful shots of the battles that raged between the Russians and the invaders. Shirts Subsidised Surprise was expressed in Dunedin Police Court by the magistrate that a Government subsidy was payable on the manufacture of shirts. “Do I understand,” he said to counsel representing the Crown, “ that the Government pays a subsidy on shirts ?” “ Yes, that is correct, sir,” counsel replied. “ There is a subsidy of 3d on shirt materials. The idea is to reduce the price to the public. That is w’hy shirts are so cheap.” Te Awamutu men are unlikely to agree with the Dunedin lawyer’s idea of cheapness in the price of shirts.

St. John Cadets Win Cup Mr E. J. R. Menary, cadet superintendent of the Te Awamutu St. John Ambulance Division, took five cadets to Auckland on Saturday to take part in the competitions. The local boys, Masters W. Bain, V. Mercep, B. Verner, L. Bedford and T. Deed, won the Auckland Challenge Shield, Huntly being the runners-up. The boys also gained fifth place in the Junior Efficiency Shield (won by Otahuhu), and Bennett Shield (won by Otahuhu). The boys are to be heartily congratulated on their excellent showing, and congratulations will also be extended to their officers who were responsible for their training. It speaks well for the cadets seeing that they have only been in active operation twelve months.

Revocation of Regulations When a letter from Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce asking for an expression of opinion on the question of revocation of war-time regulations was read to the local branch of the Farmers’ Union on Friday night. Mr J. S. Pattison said it was high time that working boots and oily coats were coupon-free. No one wanted to buy such unless they were really needed. He moved that it be a recommendation to get such articles made available free of coupons. Mr W. J. Hodgson moved that it be referred to the Dominion Executive. There was a move to get the restrictions on the supply of benzine removed, but no one seemed in a position to say what the actual position was. In view of the fact that the letter came as a surprise it was decided to place the question raised on the order paper for the next meeting, so that it could be adequately discussed.

Health Stamps on Sale A. new feature in the 1945 issue of health stamps, which is on sale at the i e Awamutu Post Office to-day, is that they are printed in two colours. The design in the two denominations (Id postage, plus ?-d health, and 2d postage and Id health) is the same, the main feature being a representation of the statue of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, London. To assist in the campaign, an area committee has been formed and the co-operation and generosity shown towards the cause by citizens in previous years will again be solicited. Judging by the demand for the first day covers there should be a ready sale of the stamps to-day. It is hoped that it will continue throughout the campaign.

Bicycles in Bad State of Repair The danger of cycles in urgent need of repairs, not only to the riders of those machines, but to motorists, was brought under the notice of the Te Awamutu Farmers’ Union on Friday night by Mr L. S. Richards. He instanced a case in support of his contention that the matter should be brought under the notice of the Traffic Inspector. He moved that the Traffic Inspector be contacted to see that bicycles were inspected. Mr North seconded the motion. Mr W. S. Germann thought that the position would now right itself. The chairman, Mr A. E. Bryant, said there were now plenty of spare parts available, and he suggested that the matter be left in abeyance in the meantime. Mr W. J. Hodgson said to carry the motion would be asking that bicycles be licensed. The motion on being put was lost.