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Local and General

Population in A.D. 2035. "If the present trend in birthrate and mortality figures continue, the population in England and Wales in 95 years fiom now will be four and a half million," Dr. D. McK. Dickson stated in Christchurch, when he addressed a Nationalist Club group on the seriousness of the falling birthrate in New Zealand and other British countries, "Tlieese calculations," he said, "have been scoffed at by the ignorant and by the presum.ably intelligent; but they have not been seriously challenged since tliey were made five years ago." The Wages Increase. The recent live per cent increase in award wages was debated, and Ted to the passing of a resolution protesting against a blanket increase of the kind decreed by.the Arbitration Court at the monthly meeting of the Auckland Executive, N.Z.F.U. It AVas considered Lhat in view of the fact that increases in the cost of living bear most heavily on men with families n them, any action taken to relieve the position should be done, not by a general increase in wages, but by increased family allowances and further relief from taxation for taxpayers with family responsibilities. Several speakers emphasised the need, in the national interest, for encouraging people to have children, The view was expressed that the Farmers' Union should take up this question and deal with it vigorously by propaganda and agitation for better treatment for those who undertake the duty of rearing the next generation of New Zcalanders.

Girl Guides' Efforts. The New Zealand Girl Guides have j'ust packed and forwarded to their London Headquarters another six eases of garments to be distributed to refugee children in England. Altogether 1000 garments and 150 woollen blankets were dispatched this time, the value being approximately £300. The clothes ranged from all manner of baby garments to dresses and knitted garments etc. for girls of 15 or 16 years. Clothes lor small boys were also included. All the materials were new and for winter 'wear, and the same care and attention had been given to the finishing of the articles male- - ing them most attractive and de- . lightful to behold. Brownie, Guides ( and Rangers had shared in the sew- , ing and to many of the garments , were attached small notes carrying \ messages of 'Love and best wishes for happier times from the N.Z. Girl ( Guides.

Communiyt Sing Postponed. The popular weekly community sing will, not be held on Wednesday evening, the King Street Hall being the venue for the school children's concert. It is expected that the series of sings will be resumed next week. Cricket Club Meeting. Members, intending members and supporters of the Hillcrest Cricket Club are asked to note that the annual general meeting of the club will lie held in Mr L. R. Spring's office to-morrow at 5.30 p.m. Details of the business are advertised. Military Deserter Arrested. Acting on a warrant issued by the Camp Commandant, Burnham Military Camp, Sergeant M. Farrell arrested an Army Service Corps driver at Poroporo. To be charged with being absent without leave siiHce June 22nd, the deserter left under escort this morning for Burnham. £60 Loan to Government. At the meeting of the Te Teko Sports Club held recently, it <\vas unanimously decided to loan from the accumulated funds, the sum of £60 to the Government for the duration of the v;ar, free of interest. In this manner it was hoped to hold the funds) until such time as the war Avas over, and renCAved interest in the district made it possible to restart the sports again. Casualties in 'Dunvegan Castle' Casualties in the armed merchant cruiser H.M.S. Dunvegan Castle, which Avas torpedoed and sunk in the North Atlantic, Avere one officer and tAvo ratings killed, three officers and 21 ratings missing, and three officers and nine ratings wounded. It Avill be recalled that Mr Maynard Canning, son of Mr and Mrs A. J. Canning, of King Street, Avas among the survivors. Just Married. Oliope residents Avere tickled pink highly amused on Sunday morning to see prominently displayed on the gate of a Avell known Whakatane businessman's residence a bold notice 'Just Married.' Others avlio heard the clatter of the tin cans but Avho missed the notice no doubt thought of earthquakes and things. Those inside probably had the same feeling during the evening.

Farmers and Military Training. A remit urging representation be made to the Government requesting that in the interests of primary production further consideration be given to the period of the year ot which men are called up for territorial training was passed at a meeting of the Waikato executive of the Farmers" Union. Mr H. Johnstone said that sheep farmers were busy all the summer, and the winter was the best time to release labour. The chairman, Mr G. T. Crawley, said he had interviewed the Minister for Defence, the Hon. F. Jones, and he had stated that for health reasons the department was opposed to territorial camps in the winter. The Government had given every consideration to farmers' wishes. Extra Work. At the monthly 1 meeting of the Auckland Executive of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, a resolution was carried requesting the Government to clarify the position in regard to the requests that have been made by employers and employees in certain industries to be allowed to work longer hours. In view of the reiterated appeals of the Government for increased production, surprise was expressed by members at i the apparently hostile attitnde towards such requests that has been adopted by the Industrial Emergency Council, It was felt that the threat of an actual scarcity of "essential goods ma'"# it of vital importance that no obstacles whatever should be allowed to hinder the desired increase in production.

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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 3, Issue 216, 23 September 1940, Page 4

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Local and General Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 3, Issue 216, 23 September 1940, Page 4

Local and General Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 3, Issue 216, 23 September 1940, Page 4

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