GENERAL NEWS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19772, 13 April 1934, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS

Supplies of almost all kinds of fish are plentiful in Timaru at present. A merchant stated yesterday that fishermen were securing good hauls at present, and prices were reasonable.

It was stated by Mr F. G. Holland at a meeting of milk vendors last night, that a debt collector had estimated that outstanding milk accounts in Timaru would amount to about £SOOO.

H.M.S. Diomede was thrown open for public inspection yesterday, and a large number of people took advantage of the opportunity of going aboard. The ship will be open for inspection again to-morrow and Sunday afternoon.

The departure of the Wanganella from Wellington for Sydney yesterday was delayed half an hour owing to a dispute between the wharf labourers. Union men refused to work with nonunionists. The ship got away at 12.35 p.m.

At the meeting of the Westport Borough Council last night a letter, accompanied by plans was received from Mr Alex Hunter, architect, who offered on behalf of a client who wishes to remain anonymous for the present, a gift of a memorial band rotunda to the citizens of Westport to be erected on Victoria Square.

It is understood that two men were arrested at the Winchester Show yesterday and that they will appear before the Court at Temuka this morning charged with breaches of the Gaming Act. The arrests, it is reported, were made by Sergeant Hill and Constable McLennan (Temuka), and Detective Studholme (Timaru).

The Post and Telegraph Department has received the following navigation warning transmitted from Suva at 8.48 p.m. yesterday:—The 10-ton cutter Melino, with five persons aboard, was dismasted near Nomuka Island, Tonga Group, on April 6, and has not since been heard of. The wind at the time was south-east. Ships are requested to keep a lookout and report to the harbourmaster at Nukualofa.

An important stage in the development of Whangarei marked the arrival of the Antonio, which has come to New Zealand from Nova Scotia, with a full load of newsprint. Drawing 18 feet, she berthed easily at the recently completed Kiareroa wharf, where she is discharging 200 tons of newsprint for the “Northern Advocate.” Hitherto it has been necessary to tranship newsprint to Whangarei. The pioneering visit of the Antonio is being suitably celebrated.

“I might tell you that if milk prices are fixed, I will not purchase my milk from producers as at present, but will consider buying a farm,” said a vendor who operates in a large way, at a meeting of vendors and producers held in Timaru last night. “Hurrah ” came the chorus of approval. “That is just what you should do and then you would realise the difficulties that producers are up against.” It was suggested by several speakers that a fair price for milk in Timaru would be 5d a quart.

Reference was made by the Magistrate (Mr C. R. Orr-Walker) at yesterday’s sitting of the Magistrate’s Court to the practice of cyclists riding at night without lights. He fined an offender 10/- and 12/- costs, and added that perhaps the time was opportune to say something about the offence, which generally increased as winter approached. He had made the penalty that day 10/- and costs, but ir future offenders would be fined more heavily until the dangerous practice was stopped.

Evidence of identification only was taken at an inquest yesterday concerning the death of James Douglas Home (21), who was killed on the Pleasant Point Road on Wednesday night, when a delivery van, in which he was a passenger, overturned nearly opposite the Pleasant Point Domain gates. John Robertson Home, an uncle, in giving evidence of identification, said that his nephew was in partnership with his brother in a grocery business at the comer of Church and Wilson Streets. The Coroner (Mr A. L. Gee) adjourned the inquest sine die.

The ethics of Sunday play were brought into the limelight at Hamilton yesterday when a spirited discussion followed a proposal to the Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association to allow Sunday golf to be played on its grounds at Claudelands. The Ministers’ Association, in a letter asked that such steps be taken to prevent the wounding of religious susceptibilities and convictions of nearby residents. It registered a strong protest against the proposal on account of the close proximity of several churches and the fact that the showground was in a residential area. Varied views were expressed by members. Finally it was decided by 19 votes to 9, to grant permission to the club to use the grounds providing no Sunday play was indulged in.

Officers and men of H.M.S. Diomede staged a route march through the town yesterday, and the parade was watched with great interest by the public. The parade comprised four platoons of 12 files under the command of Lieutenant M. A. C. H. Hardcastle, R.N., second in command being Lieutenant R. E. Washbourn, R.N. Platoon commanders were Lieutenant N. R. Quill, R.N., Sub-Lieutenant H. R. A. Kidson, R.N., Messrs J. R. Green, R.N., Gunner and J. T. Teague, R.N., Warrant Engineer. The parade was headed by the ship’s band, under Drum-Major Pick, R.N., with whom was associated Bandmaster Boyce, N.Z.N.P. At the conclusion of the route march, a march past was held on Caroline Bay, Captain Cosmo M. Graham, R.N., taking the salute, associated with the Deputy-Mayor, Mr G. Benstead.

Miniature target shooting promises to be more in favour than ever in 1934. So England, Mcßae have made great preparations for meeting every need of club and individual member alike. Every conceivable essential for this fascinating sport is to hand—Western Super Match and Nobels Cartridges, B.S.A. Rifles, Spare Barrels and Sights as well as targets and sundry essentials. Great interest attaches to this new, finer, more comprehensive Miniature Range Shooting selection because of definite quality at competitive prices. Make England, Mcßae’s your goal when selecting