DOMINION BUTTER

Waikato Times, Volume 120, Issue 19942, 20 July 1936, Page 6

DOMINION BUTTER

QUOTED LP T 0 118,, MARKIT RIMAINB FIRM. CHEESE SLIGHTLY EASIER. AUCKLAND, Monday. Advices from London state that the market for New Zealand butter r 9— 11mins firm. In 3 “id? range. of \nlli“.~. I‘linimwl Mimi Is quoted as high as He‘s my ('\\t.. a rise of is. llln‘rsr \ttllll‘> are slightly easier. \\'llitv is selling ill .nlmut 025 per rat. a fall of amvrlnimalr‘ly 6d, “Ith ruluurml is bringing about 615 6d. also a decline of Gd. HEAVY RAIN. ‘ ——-.—~ FALL "I THE WAIKATO. ] NEARLY ‘2 INCHES 1N HAMILTON. SPORTS GROUNDS INUNDATED 1 During the week—end Hamilton re—}ceived a good share of the general Iraius, nearly 2in. being recorded tor [the past two days—the heaviest hit lior a considerable time. Showers were experienced during ’ Saturday morning, but a drh’ing hea\_\' rain set in about 2.30 p.m., which Iconttnued almost incessantly throughout the greater part or the night. Sports programmes on Saturday having commenced, only a few were abandoned. but many of the fields soon resembled lakes or quagmires. Near the conclusion or a hockey match at Bayes Park the ball disappeared in a [pool of water. Although yesterday was fine and clear, heavy rain fell again last ntghi. The rainfall readings at. the Ruakun Farm \\‘eroz—For 24 hours ended 9 am. yesterday, 1.46 inches. and tor the- 2!. hours ended 9 am. to-day. .26ins., making a total of 1.72 m. In Hamilton for the 43 hours ended 9 am. to-day. 1.951n5. of rain 1511. Minor flooding has occurred throughout the district. but no damage has been reported. Advloa Imm the borough pumplng statlon states that the level of the rlver is over an. above normal. HIGH WINDS AND SEA. EXPERIENCES ON LLVER. \VAVES HIT )lAUNGANUI. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Monday. The Maunganut which arrived from San Francisco to-day encountered high winds and strong seas. Yesterday one huge sea heeled her to port. and, before she was righted. two large successive waves struck her on the starboard side. Many passengers were seated on the port side. and chains either slid into the scuppers or the passengers were thrown out. of them. some suf‘fering bruises. l One passenger was tangled up .wlth the chairs in the saloon and ‘sprained his wrist, beSldes receiving other minor injuries. I Many deck cabins were flooded, but Ino other damage was done.