Local & General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 2, 1 October 1948, Page 4

Local & General

Dog Registrations v So far this year 2,780 dogs have been registered in the Whakatane County, representing £696 12s in fees. Last month 362 dogs were registered. Ohope Hill Repairs’ Advice has been received from the Public Works Department by the Whakatane County Council that £IOO has been voted for flood damage on the Ohope Hill. October Petrol Ration Petrol coupons Nos. 10, 11 and 12 will be available for October at their full face value. In addition, coupons Nos. 7, 8 and 9, at full face value, will be available during October if the coupons were not expended in September. l ' Florin A counterfeit florin foundGts way into a Whakatane shop some time Wednesday. The proprietor picked there was something queer about it when checking his change yesterday morning; and reported it to the Bank, where the verdict' was that it was definitely a “dud.” County Traffic Control In his monthly report to the Whakatane County Council this week, the inspector, Mr A. Carling, said 52 drivers’ licenses had been issued in the month under review. He had also tested a number of drivers for extensions of their licenses. With 21 new heavy traffic licenses, the number of such vehicles now operating in the County is 309.

Druids’ Card Evening The second of a series of flag 500 card evenings organised by the Whakatane Druids’ Lodge, was held on Monday evening. There was again an excellent attendance of card enthusiasts. An enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the serving of a tasty home-made supper by lady members. Prize-winners were: Ladies, Mrs Mrs Bridger; men, Messrs R. Stewart and Pedersen. ' Booby prizes, Mesdames Loane, Worrall, Rivett and Mr J. D. Rivett.