LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18929, 26 April 1933, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mall Reaches London —The mails which left Wellington on March 23, r,w the Maunganul, via San. Francisco, arrived in London on April 21.

The Blanket Fund. —The object for AA’hich the Mayor’s Blanket Fund was launched having been attained, the fund has hoav been closed.

Cyclist Fined. —Riding a bicycle without lights at night cost Charles Croall ss, with costs 12s, in the Hamilton Magistrate’s Court this morning.

Race Trains to Pukekohe. —In connection with the Franklin races at Pukekohe on April 29, the Railway Department has arranged to provide fast passenger trains to racecourse Cheap fares are available.

Modern Finance. —“On what did you borrowthe '£300?” a judgment debtor was asked at the Opunake Magistrate's Court. “On the £7O I already had,’’ was the reply.

New Weymouth Pier. —The Prince Of Wales, on July 13, Avill open the ne\A r Weymouth pier, the cost of which is £150,000.

Australian Labour. The Federal Labour Party’s annual conference In Sydney has concluded. Resolutions were carried in favour of the abolition of State Parliaments and the adoption of a 40-hour Aveek.

A Coincidence. —Almost at the moment Avhen the notes of the “reveille” were being sounded as day broke at the Cenotaph in Sydney three exsoldiers died in the RandAX’ick Military Hospital.

Going as Cook.— Lady Wilkins, Avlfe of Sir Hubert Wilkins, states that her husband has refused to allow her to go with him on his Antarctic flight, but that he has consented that she shall accompany him in the Arctic submarine in the capacity of cook.

Sickness on Ships. —New regulations to be enforced on May 1 prOA’ide that all ships «wlth unclean bills of health, Instead of flying the yellow jack, must transmit a wireless warning on approaching British ports.

Free Ambulance. —The free, ambulance at Wellington attended 48 accidents during March. It made 551 transports and the ambulances travelled 617 Q. miles. The total number of cases attended to date is 36,365 and the number of miles travelled 361,223.

Shortage of Oysters.—lt is a long time since Invercargill has experienced an oyster “famine,” but suoh is the case at present. It is 10 days since the oyster fleet ha 3 been out from the Bluff on account of unsuitable Aveather, and it may be more days before residents can expect to partake of oysters again.

No Sohool Committee Elected.— As a protest against the policy of the Education Department in reducing allowances to the school committee for the maintenance of services at the Mangere East school, the householders' meeting on Monday evening refused to appoint a committee.

Verdict of Suicide. The City

Coroner returned a verdict of suicide at the conclusion of the Inquest Into the death of Alexander Murdoch McDiarmld, a former resident of New Zealand, whose body was found floating in Sydney Harbour on April 14.

Relief Worker Injured. —lnjuries to the jaw and back were sustained by Mr James Murray, a relief worker, aged 60 years, as the result of being knocked dOAvn by a car on the Great South Road, near Ohaupo, on Monday. He was admitted to the Waikato Hospital, Avhere his condition is reported to be satisfactory.

Local Sohool's Jubilee Year.— Hamilton East Sohool is now in its 60th year under the Auckland Education Board, and at the annual meeting of householders the headmaster, Mr. W. A. Curtels, suggested that fitting steps should be taken to mark this Important stage in’its history.'

Swallowed a Staple. —According to the Christchurch Sun, a little boy 18 months old, named Bryan Odgers, swallowed a staple over an Inch long, and about half-an-inch wide at the points. His parents had an anxious time. The progress of the staple, which fortunately had been swallowed round end first, being clearly noted by X-ray, Avas emitted from the system on the fourth day.

Sun Newspapers, Ltd. —A proposal to reduce the capital of Suh Newspapers, Limited, Christchurch, is to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders On May °. The resolution provides for a reduction of the capital of the company from £300,000, divided into 300,000 shares of £1 each, to £125,000, divided into 250,000, shares of 10s each.

Lighting at Foreot Lake. —A petition signed by 12 county ratepayers and 16 oilier residents of Forest Lake Road and neighbourhood, (forwarded by the Central Power Board), was received by the Walpa County Council on Monday, Attention Avas drawn to the urgent need of lighting on the road between Mitchem Avenue and the main south highway. It was agreed by the council to* have a light erected in the vicinity.

An Optimistic Prediction. —“ Despite to-day’s conditions, I feel confident that with an era of cheap money and reduced -costs things will right themselves at no distant date, said the chairman of the Waitemata Power Board, Mr. W. R. T. Leighton, at a board meeting. “ There is an extreme depletion of stocks in New Zealand to-day, and any movement must be an upward one; commercial liofises are receiving inquiries which indicate a confident lone.”

Doing His Best. — “ln facing a Hamilton audience again I am reminded of a notice Avhich was hung In some Wild West saloons, and which read: ‘Don’t shoot the pianist; lie’s doing his best,’ ” said Mr N. M. Richmond amidst laughter at the W.E.A. lecture on Monday evening. “I have always found .Hamilton classes keen and critical, which is an excellent thing, but I would remind you that in discussing a highly controversial topic like ‘Tin! Successes and Failures of Capitalism.’ 1 ran only do my best as I sec it.” (Laughter and applause.)

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Gold In London. —On Tuesday, gold in London was quoted at £5 19s, compared with £5 18s 2d on Monday, and £5 18s on Saturday.

Interesting Competitions- —On pages 22 and 24 of this issue will be found two Interesting competitions which should appeal to young and old alike. Full particulars appear on these two pages, and competitors are urged to read these instructions carefully. Handsome prizes are to be won.

Fire Brigade Competition. —The Morrinsville Volunteer Fire Brigade’s annual competition for the Dickey Cup was competed for during the weekend, and resulted as follows :—Twoman coupling event, Fireman W. Elder and Fireman H. Buckley, 35 2-5 s 1; Fireman G. Lingard and Fireman Skinner, 40s 2.

Motorist’s Breach. —Charged with driving a motor-car with insufficient headlights, Frederick Van Renan was fined ss, with costs 10s, in the Hamilton Magistrate’s Court this morning. The evidence showed that the defendant drove with only one head-light burning. When accosted by a constable he gave the excuse that he was unaware one headlight was out. He had had trouble with the bulb, he explained.