BURGLARY AT PATEA

Taranaki Daily News, 10 April 1935, Page 10

BURGLARY AT PATEA

SHOP ENTERED A SECOND TIME. ABOUT £6 IN TOBACCO STOLEN. For the second time in three months the premises of Taranaki Chain Stores Ltd. at Patea were broken into on Monday night, when the loss incurred was confined to tobacco valued at approximately £6, which was removed from the storeroom. Access to the retail departments and the office was impossible owing to the fireproof doors which had been closed and bolted when business terminated for the day. The discovery was made on Tuesday morning when members of the staff arrived at their work. The police were notified and Detective F. Murray (Wanganui) was summoned to the investigation.

Entrance was made through a louvred window, which gave access to the storeroom. The panes of glass were removed, only one being broken in the process. It was then an easy matter for anyone to 1 climb through. The intruder, after helping himself to the firm’s tobacco stocks, made his escape through the rear door, which was found rmlocked this morning.

On the previous occasion entrance to the building was gained by taking sheets of iron off the roof. The same premises were entered 12 months ago, but the offender on that occasion was apprehended. PATEA IMPROVEMENTS. MAYOR REVIEWS TERM. A brief summary of some of the more salient improvements effected by the Patea Borough Council during the term of his office just concluding was made by the Mayor, Mr. F. Ramsbottom, at the monthly meeting on Monday. The council has one more meeting, the expiry of the current period occurring two days after the next meeting date. The Mayor’s report stated: During the time the responsibilities of unemployment had been removed. Two conversion schemes had been put through at a very cheap cost, he and the town clerk having taken the debentures to Wellington and exchanged them there. The balance of the change-over loan was raised at the rate of 4J per cent, instead of the original 5J per cent. The town hall entrance had been improved very ’ satisfactorily and a new roof put on the building and a piarto had been bought for the supper room, which had proved of great benefit. Electric urns had been purchased and new seating secured for the body of the hall. Through the recent efforts of the town clerk the Crown had agreed to pay rates on Crown properties rented from it. The charges for electric current had been reduced by 33 1-3 per cent, and the service of electricity had been extended to the beach suburb, fulfilling a long-felt want. Two old shops had been demobilised and new ones erected, which were a great improvement, and included a women’s rest room. Several sections had been sold for building purposes and the triangle had been improved by a rockery, which was under the care of the Women’s Institute.

TUBERCULOSIS CLINIC PLAN. PATEA BOARD APPROVES. The proposal of the Department of Health to establish in the North Island a chain of clinics at local hospitals to give better service to those suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis was before the Patea Hospital Board yesterday. The board decided to give what assistance it could in the establishment of the scheme. The letter from the Director-General of Health, Dr. M. H. Watt, stated that in the South Island the clinics were visited regularly by medical officers from the sanatoria who conferred with local medical superintendents and medical practitioners, and it was proposed to institute such a system in the North Island. A deputation would wait on the board, the co-operation of which was sought. It was not suggested that financial commitments would be asked from local boards. There were 30 patients in the hospital at March 31, reported the medical superintendent, Dr. W. T. Simmons. During the month there had been 30 admissions, while 23 patients had been discharged. There had been one death during the month. It was decided to apply for the usual bank overdraft of £750. A quotation for hospital equipment for the new maternity ward was accepted, subject to the approval of the medical superintendent. It was decided to obtain quotations for furnishings for the new ward. ' The chairman, medical superintendent and the secretary were appointed to deal with the quotations. Messrs. Back and Middleton were appointed a visiting committee for the month. Those present were Messrs. C. R. Honeyfield (chairman), A. T. Christensen, C. E. Johnston, W. Back, J. Lupton, H. Middleton, W. H. Watkins, R. J. Watt and R. G. Scown. “MY SONG FOR YOU.” OPERA HOUSE SHOWING. The success of Jan Kiepura in “Tell Me To-night” invests his latest GaumontBritish picture with more than ordinary interest. “My Song For You” is a worthy successor to the comedy-musical and will be screened at the Hawera Opera House to-day for a season of three nights and three matinees beginning to-day. The film may be described as a medley of song, comedy and romance. Jan Kiepura sings not only the leading theme song, but excerpts from Aida and Gounod’s ‘“Ave Maria,” which is a feature of the concluding scenes. Also with Jan Kiepura is Sonnie Hale, who was also in the former production. ADVERTISERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS. A meeting of poultry producers will be held in the Borough Council Chambers, Hawera, to-night at 7.45 p.m. Mr. G. S. Bates, representative of the Poultry Board, will be present to explain the board’s proposals for improving the industry. At a meeting of the N.C.O.’s of the Kaponga volunteer platoon on Monday evening arrangements were made to hold a dance on June 20 in order to assist the fund for the Taranaki Regiment colours, which are to be presented later in the year. Mr. V. Betts was appointed secretary, and it was decided to engage Hooker’s Orchestra.