LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20466, 5 April 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Liner Delayed.—The Axvatea, which left Sydney on Friday, was delayed by a heavy southerly gale, and was nearly two hours late In arriving at Wellington yesterday. “Royal” Aero Olub. —Advice has been received that the King has granted the New Zealand Aero Club the right to use the title Royal New Zealand Aero Club. It will now be known by that name.

Ngaruawahla Statistics. —Following are the Ngaruawahia vital statistics for March with the figures for the same month of last year in parentheses: Births 8 (16), marriages 2 (1), deaths 1 (1).

Measles Epidemic.—The epidemic of measles in Auckland and the north is showing signs of abatement, and it is considered probable that the schools in the Far North, which have closed since March 21, will be re-opened next week.

Matakl Dredging.—The telegraphed return of Mataki Gold Dredging, Limited, for the week ended April 3 was 28 ounces for 133 hours’ work and 7,200 yards. During March a total yardage of 33,340 was treated for a return of 135 ozs. 12 dwts. 6 grains.

Archbishop's Book Burned,—The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Cosmo Lang, revealed the other day that 52 years ago a careless housemaid burned the manuscript of a book he was writing on Thomas Cromwell. “Perhaps she anticipated the verdict of the critics,” the Archbishop said.

Benaatlonal Headlines. —The recent railway disaster in.New Zealand had the following across-page headlines in the Sydney Sun: —” Was maniac wrecker of New Zealand train?” “ Foul play suspected.” “ Two previous attempts foiled, but crazed culprit was never caught.”

Aerial Target Blnks.—Falling into the Waitemata Harbour near Devonport yesterday, an aerial target which broke" loose from a Fairey seaplane from the Hobsonville air base quickly sank and was not recovered. The machine was piloted by Flight-Lieu-tenant R. J. Cohen and was taking part in the manoeuvres of the 18th Anti-Aircraft Battery, Royal New Zealand Artillery.

Pedestrian Crossing Breach.—“ It is a fairly serious matter for motorists not to give way at pedestrian crossings,” said Mr S. L. Paterson, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court, Hamilton, yesterday afternoon. “ Pe'destrians think that they are safe on the zones and if motorists disregard the regulations someone will be killed,” he added In imposing a fine’ of £i on Frederick William Thomas, J.P., convicted of failing to give way to a pedestrian on a crossing in Victoria Street.

"Blenheim, Queensland.” —However many times Blenheim may have been “put on the map” in recent years its exact location is still a problem for the uninitiated, says a Marlborough exchange. Recently a Blenheim business man received a parcel from New York addressed “Blenheim, Queensland, Australia.” What is more, it actually found its way to Queensland, where presumably badly puzzled postal officials consulted a geography book and eventually re-addressed the package to the capital of Marlborough.

Level Crossing Policy.—Replying to criticism by the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. A. Hamilton, of the Government's expenditure on the elimination of level crossings, the Minister of Public Works, the Hon. R. Semple', in an address to Palmerston North electors said he did not wait until somebody was killed and had paid a blood tax before he did away with a potential danger. The Minister added that the type of criticism he was getting was the most futile he had ever heard -—mere baby talk.

New Zealand Meat. —The New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board has started its annual publicity campaign in Britain. In addition to the very effective advertising carried out throughout the year a number of centres is chosen annually for a special effort. Extensive newspaper and other advertising is in progress in Leeds. A contest for retailers’ windows dressed with New Zealand meat drew 80 entries and a great deal of originality and enterprise was shown. Other competitions are for retailers’ decorated trade cycles, children’s painting and poster designing.

Motorists’ Experience.—Two Kawhia motorists, Mr. J. N. Gulley and the Rev. R. S. Coldham-Fussell, had an unenviable experience when they were returning home from the Kinohaku football meeting on Saturday. A scrub fire had been lit along the side of the road and during the evening a strong wind had sprung up and fanned the fire into a fierce blaze, which swept across the road. The motorists were held up for nearly half-an-hour. when they decided to risk going through it. Speeding up the oar. they roared blindly through the smoke and ilames and were lucky to get through without mishap. Easter only a fortnight away and as that is the recognised time to don your new season's clothes, your mind should be turning in that direction now. —To assist you Hooker and Kingstons are holding a coat and costume week commencing on Monday at 9 a.m. Special keen prices are offered throughout these sections as you will see by turning to page nine. This will mean savings for you and you are urged to take this opportunity i for buying your new winter outfit.*"

Te Aroha Weather.—The March rainfall in Te Aroha as registered at the Tourist Domain was 2.49in., of which no less than 2.3iin. fell on the 4th. The temperature remained high, the highest being 85.7 degrees on the the highest being 85.7. The mean temperature was 67.76.

Memorial Park.—Work has been completed on the removal of the roadside fence at the Soldiers' Memorial Park and already the reserve bears an improved appearance. Maintenance work inside the park has proceeded steadily and, after the recent rain, the garden plots present a fresh appearance.

Burglar Surprised.—Surprised by one of the proprietors while in the act of burgling the Rotorua Bargain Stores at 5 o’clock on Sunday evening, a thief who had been preparing a haul of men's and women’s clothing, escaped by unbolting one of the doors and running down the street. The police were informed but the thief was not found.

Lower Lamb Prioea.—Protests are being made in Scotland against the depression in mutton and lamb prices, which, it is claimed, has been accentuated by increased imports from Australia and New Zealand. It is stated that fat sheep bought last autumn are now being sold at a loss of £1 a head and not more than 20 per cent are realising the original cost. Deputations of Scottish farming organisations have Interviewed the Secretary’ of State for Scotland seeking a remedy.

Two Courts Bittlng.—The unusual procedure of having two Magistrate’s Courts sitting in Hamilton at the same time occurred to-day when tooth the Supreme Court room and the Magistrate’s Court room at the courthouse were in use to deal with the large volume of business. Yesterday the criminal list before Mr 6. L. Paterson, S.M., was a large one and extended •throughout the day and at the adjournment last evening the list was unfinished. To-day Mr Paterson presided over the civil hearings while the remainder of the criminal list came before Messrs A. K. Alexander and F. Findlay, J’s.P.