GENERAL NEWS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19987, 20 December 1934, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS

Lucky Escape. A car which was left standing in Cain’s Terrace, yesterday afternoon, moved off of its own accord, and ran backwards down the hill, coming to rest against a brick building. Had it gone another few yards it would have careered into a plate glass window. Civil Cases. Judgment for plaintiff by default was entered by Mr C. R. Orr-Walker, S.M., ill the following civil cases in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.— Brady and Mcßae v. H. Henderson, claim £l/10/0, costs 8/-; G. P. Doyle v. John Sheehan, claim £22/5/1, costs £4/2/6. Nelson College Old Boys. A Wairarapa Branch of the Nelson College Old Boys’ Association was formed at a meeting held in Masterton last night and attended by ex-pupils from all parts of the district. It was decided to hold the first annual reunion on Peoples' Day of the Masterton Show Police Transport: In response to an inquiry made by the Rev. Clyde Carr M.P.. on behalf of a prominent Timaru businessman, the Minister in charge of the Police Department, the Hon. J. G. Cobbe, has forwarded the following reply: “I find on inquiry that there is adequate provision in Timaru for the promDt despatch of police by car should such be necessary at short notice.” Stray Dogs. Complaints have been made lately regarding the number of stray dogs on Caroline Bay. On a recent evening a resident of Timaru was walking along the sand with his dog, and threw a stick into the water for the dog to chase. Another animal immediately flew at the man. secured a hold of one trouser leg near the knee, and tore a strip clean out as far down as the cuff. The man’s wrath can be imagined when it Is stated that the suit he was wearing was brand new.

Gifts to Children’s Home. The Committee of the Presbyterian Children’s Home. North Street, acknowledge a quantity of useful and ornamental gifts from “Peter Pan” and her Circlians. The gifts range from a tiny doll to a majestic aeroplane, and they also include a full-rigged ship, which is specially praiseworthy. The children are very grateful to “Peter Pan” and her Circlians for their kindness and thoughtfulness, which should help them to erfjoy the Christmas season.

Thefts of Bicycles. Thefts of bicycles from Caroline Bay have been reported during the last few days. On Tuesday evening, a young woman went for a swim, and on returning, found her bicycle missing. Other cases of a similar nature have also come under notice. Apart from the loss of valuable property, owners are often put to much inconvenience, by having to walk long distances to and from work, the ’bus services not always being suitable.

Supply of Dental Nurses: Recently the Rev. Clyde Carr M.P. wrote to the Minister of Health (the Hon. J. A. Young) inquiring whether the Government proposed to increase the number of dental nurses as apparently they were in short supply. The Minister has replied as follows: “As a result of the economies which it has been found necessary to impose during the last few years, the number of dental nurses accepted for training

has been smaller than formerly, but the question of appointing a further number is at present receiving the attention of the Government.”

Dangerous Corner. Attention was drawn to a dangerous corner at Totara Valley at yesterday’s meeting of the Levels County Council by the chairman (Mr T. B. Garrick). Mr Garrick said a bad accident had occurred at the corner near the blacksmith’s shop on Monday night, when two cars had collided. The comer was dangerous because there was an iron fence six or seven feet high and a power pole which should be moved. He thought the high fence should be taken down or moved back from the road line. The engineer was instructed to go into the matter.

Unemployment in Australia. The position seems to be improving though the figures are still high, said the Minister of Industries and Commerce, the Hon. R. Masters M.L.C., when invited yesterday to discuss the unemployment situation in Australia. Mr Masters, who returned by the Wanganella from Sydney on Tuesday said there appeared to be no accurate and official method of registration such as in New Zealand, and trade unions were relied upon to supply particulars of those unemployed. The census taken by the Commonwealth Government on June 30 revealed that the unemployed in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia was 443.223. In August, 1934, it was estimated that the number was 355.980. Australia also had a serious problem in obtaining employment for youths and this was causing considerable anxiety. “The Australian States impose unemployment taxation which is used for relief purposes, and in the last three years this has amounted to £28.000.000. In addition considerable loans have been raised for unemployment relief purposes, and in five years. 1929 to 1934, the States have spent £BB 200.000 and the Commonwealth £7.839.000 from this source.”