General News

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 11, 14 January 1941, Page 4

General News

On Cycling Tour. Two Auckland Scouts, Robb Kinder, of St. Aiden's troop, and David Bentata, of the Calliope Sea Scouts, passed through Wanganui yesterday, having cycled from Auckland via the Parapara Road. They expect to spend to-night in Eltham. Wanganui Airmen Two Wanganui trainees in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and one from Marton, “passed out” on finishing their course at Woodburn Aerodrome, Blenheim, recently. They are K. J. Stanford, Marton, and W. S. Emmett and L. B. McCarthy, both of Wanganui. Support Asked. Following an appeal from the Wellington Regatta Club, rowing clubs in Wanganui ari> making an effort to send crews to the Wellington fixture, which is to be held on February 22. The Wanganui Rowing Association is seeking outside support for its own regatta which may not be held if sufficient outside support is not forthcoming.

Strong Winds Continue. Though not as gusty as the previous day, when there was a moderate gale, a strong westerly wind blew all yesterday, and occasional squalls were experienced. Heavy seas were still running on the river bar at Castlecliff, but were moderating late yesterday afternoon. Conditions out of doors for campers were not pleasant, but the cooler weather was appreciated after the hot, warm days of the past few weeks. Vessels Delayed Two coastal vessels en route to Wanganui with general cargo have been delayed at southern ports. They are the Storm and the Holmdale, both of which were originally due to-day. The Holmdale is now expected, via Wellington, to-morrow, and the Storm is scheduled to load at Wellington today, and at Picton to-morrow. The vessel is now due here on Thursday. After discharge at Wanganui, the Holmdale and the Storm will return to Wellington and southern ports. Infantry Training Men of the Second New Zealand Infantry Brigade Training Depot, in camp at the Wanganui Racecourse and Spriggens Park, began their training yesterday when elementary drill was carried out in the centre of the Racecourse. On Friday they will go on a route march of eight miles. The men are those from the First Battalions of the Wellington West Coast, Hawke’s Bay, and Taranaki Regiments who did not complete their three months' course of intensive training last year. Bridge Damaged. Advice has been received by tne Automobile Association (Wanganui) that the bridge at Mangatupoto is down and that the main road between Taumarunui and Te Kuiti is closed. There is, however, a detour route between Ongarue and Tangitu. The distance is not much greater, and the road is fair, making travelling only slightly slower.- Motorists are advised, after leaving Taumarunui and passing Okahukura, to look for the Ongarue sign, as the main road does not pass this township.

Facilities Appreciated. Visitors attending the North Island croquet championships, which are being played in Wanganug are enthusiastic in their praise of the appointments of the Wanganui Croquet Club's lawns on St. John’s Hill, where there are nine lawns and a line pavilion, from which one can obtain a good view of the play in progress. The pavilion has been extended and this has added much to the convenience of players. The Gonville Club has six lawns, which is excellent for a suburban club. The facilities at Durie Hill are also admirable. Children’s Garden Circle. Advice that Mr. Hope Gibbons intends to erect a suitable building in Bell Street on the property he recently gave to the Wanganui Children’s Garden Circle, has been received by that body. The intention of the donor is to provide the Garden Circle with the means of continuing its splendid work among the children of the community and it is hoped that voluntary labour will be available to put the section in order for planting. It is hoped children who are receiving | Children Garden Circle tuition will respond to the appeal. A meeting will be held on Thursday in Mr. A. R. Donaldson's office to discuss the question. Parcels for Men Overseas. The Wellington Provincial Patriotic Council is asking for further gift parcels for men serving with the forces overseas. The quota for Zone C—Wanganui City, Waitotara jind Wanganui Counties—is 620 parcels. Each parcel costs approximately 8s 6'l, and tne staff of the Wanganui City Council who pack the parcels, will undertake to buy the articles if the money is given instead ol goods. Each parcel should consist of two handkerchiefs, packet of safety razor blades, tin of milk or coffee and milk, or honey, tin of sweets, tin foot powder or boracic powder, cake of soap in tin, writing pad and envelopes, and cake or small cake in tins. The boracic powder may be packed in a tobacco tin suitably labelled. Because of enlistments the staff available for packing is limited, and council employees request that parcels be sent in early.

Envelope as evidence. The envelope in which he received notification that he had been drawn in a ballot tor territorial service was produced by an appellant as evidence when he appeared before the Auckland Area Manpower Committee on Friday in support of his appeal. Appellant, who was a manufacturer, quoted the post mark cancellation on the envelope which said: “Increase production and help the war effort.” “How can I increase production when my whole staff is disorganised by my being withdrawn from managing the business for three months?" he asked. In which position can I give best service?" The chairman of the committee, Mr. H. A. Anderson, asked appellant if he wished the envelope entered as evidence, and received an affirmative answer. “Quite an interesting exhibit,” commented Mr. Anderson. The committee reserved its decision. i