CONDENSED NEWS.
OVERNIGHT SUMMARY. The Railway Department’s method of erecting new sheep ami cattle pens at stations was unfavourably criticised by the Canterbury Progress League last night and Mr J. H. Judd said the Department was spending money in an extravagant way between Springfield and Rolleston. It would not be so bad if the accommodation was being improved., but it was being made worse. The shooting seaaon opened in the Lake Ellesmere district on Tuesday, but the fine weather prevented big bags being taken. A number of sportsmen went to the mouth of the Halswell. others to Motukarara, Kaitrnia and Birdling s Flat. One of the best bags was ten grey ducks, which fell to two guns. The Commission for the Welfare of the Blind. Messrs J. Oaughle.y (chairman), Ciutha Mackenzie, R. H. Nolan and J. W. Tibbs, held a sitting yesterday. Evidence was given by two blind persons as to the conditions under which they are earning a living, and by *vfrs Bessie Osborne. making various suggestions for the amelioration of the conditions of the blind
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17031, 3 May 1923, Page 7
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177CONDENSED NEWS. Star (Christchurch), Issue 17031, 3 May 1923, Page 7
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