LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waikato Times, Volume 195, Issue 22457, 19 September 1944, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

School Board Nomination

Only one nomination, that of the sitting member, Mr J. Treloar, was received for an election to fill the position of a representative of parents of pupils on the Hamilton Technical High School Board of Managers. Nominations closed to-day. Flunket Appeal

A street appeal in Hamilton East last Friday on behalf of the Hamilton East branch of the Plunket Society resulted in £66 being raised. The president, Mrs S. Hancock, expressed appreciation of the response and of the work of the helpers. Wandering Dogs

Complaints have been made recently regarding the nuisance created by dogs wandering loose In the shopping areas. One man suggested that a by-law should be passed prohibiting dogs from the business streets unless held by a leash. Smooth Organisation Appreciative comment has been made concerning the smooth organisation with which the Army authorities of the No. 4 Area conducted tha dispersal of the returned men who arrived at Frankton by special train this morning. The work was conducted with a minimum of delay. Members of the Returned Service*’ Association lent assistance. Local Body Administration The Waipa County Council yesterday appointed Messrs S. C. B. Macky, F. L. Onion, E. F. Peacocke and C. S. Alexander as a committee to examine recommendations for submission to the Parliamentary Commission on local body administration. Messrs Macky and Onion were appointed the council representatives at any conference of local body delegates held to consider united action in submitting representations.

Missing Airman Located First posted missing on operations nearly 12 months ago and later officially presumed to be .lead, FlyingOfficer J. E. Mortimer, elder son of Mr Edward Mortimer, of Heme Bay, Auckland, has been located and has reached England. Flying-Officer Mortimer was posted missing on air operations on October 3, 1943, and earlier this year advice was received by Mr Mortimer that his son was presumed to be dead. Nothing further was heard until a few weeks ago, when an officer from the Air Department called at the home of Mr Mortimer to advise him that his son was safe. Operatic Society Buys Bonds “As a result of the successful outcome of the performances, we are putting £SOO into'Victory bonds and in addition making a payment to the Wellington Metropolitan Patriotic Committee of £100,” said Mr J. Abel, president of the Wellington Musical Comedy Company, which conluded its season of “A Country Girl” on Saturday night. The Prime Minister, Mr Fraser, was present to receive the cheque for £SOO from Mr Abel, and Mr V. Ward was handed the cheque for £IOO for patriotic purposes. “There were only two paid people attached to the production of “A Country Girl,” said Mr Abel, and thanks were due to the performers and members of the orchestra for fine voluntary performances.