GENERAL NEWS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18608, 2 July 1930, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

J. S. Reeve, who is a member of the British side to meet N&w Zealand in the second test at Christchurch on Saturday, injured an ankle at practise yesterday, and may not be able to take the field.

Regret that the production of horses for farm work was steadily decreasing, was expressed by the Hon. A. J. Murdoch, addressing the Veterinary Association Conference in Wellington. He said he would like the matter taken up by farmers generally, and believed the time was coming when the farmers would be asking for horses again.

The British footballers visited the Boys’ High School yesterday morning and were greatly impressed by both the singing of the boys and the general outlay of the School. The team then practised on the School ground, and demonstrated to masters and boys their speed and tactics. In the afternoon the Britishers had a round of golf at Highfield with several local players, who found time to enjoy a game. The team will leave for Christchurch this afternoon.

On Saturday the commercial travellers and warehousemen at Whangarei held a cash and clothes drive on behalf of the poor and needy. They collected £2OOO worth of clothes and £SO in cash. The expenses were £2.

Although those in authority are reticent on the point, it is believed that the new Defence Act to be introduced this session will provide for the abolition of the present system of military training, with only a nucleus permanent defence force. It seems likely that the Territorial system will be supplanted by a voluntary force 10,000 strong that will oe assisted by the Government. More attention is expected to be applied to air defence and the naval branches.

Some indication of the interest that is being centred in the test match on Saturday is shown by the fact that a relief train is being run to Christchurch from Invercargill. The night train from Invercargill was booked up early yesterday in Dunedin, and the Department in order to cope with the crowd is running a relief train. The relief will leave Timaru at 5 a.m. and will arrive in Christchurch at 7.55 a.m., stopping at all intermediate stations en route.

The secretary of the Otago Importers’ and Shippers’ Association has telegraphed to the Prime Minister that the Customs have refused clearance of Dunedin goods arriving at Auckland, which had formerly been permitted. This refusal constitutes a serious unfairness to Dunedin merchants, who consequently will have to trade at a disadvantage compared with northern merchants, who have cleared goods before any increased duty would be announced. The Association urges that all consignees of any one ship reaching the Dominion should be put on the same footing.

“We have only to look at the crowd attending Spriggens Park on Saturdays to realise what a great deal of harm may be attributed to wireless. .be . Jew Zealand Rugby Union would have found the suppoit of the various Unions had they not granted the concesion of broadcasting to the New Zealand Broadcasting Company. The unions throughout the Dominion, are suffering financially. Thousands of people stay home on Saturday afternoon and listen-in,” said Mr C. H. Warden, president of the Wanganui Metropolitan Rugby Union, at a dinner to members of the, Wanganui ana Taranaki teams.

For the convenience of business houses in inland towns, who may be importing goods direct from overseas, a railway clearing office has been established in Timaru. The office is in charge of a competent man qualified to deal with all matters pertaining to the clearing of entries through the Customs and the despatch of goods by rail to destination. Importers who desire to avail themselves of the service need merely state their requirements and furnish the original bill of lading, together with original invoices and statements. On receipt of these documents the business of clearance will receive immediate attention and the goods will be despatched promptly to the consignee. By utilising the services of the Railway customs clearing officer, early despatch cf goods is assured, and importers will avoid delays in clearing of overseas shipments. This innovation should meet w r ith the approval of country importers.

The poultry farmer who requires a smaller size in incubators should be well suited with the “Oakes” metal hot water incubator. This solid little machine holds 60 eggs, is most dependable and has given satisfactory results all over the world. It is not affected by sudden changes in temperature and at the price of £5/10/- is a cheap investment. England, Mcßae’s have a large stock of these modern incubators as well as of all poultry requisites, and cordially invite you to make 222 Stafford Street your headquarters for poultry raising requirements