Local & General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 14, Issue 25, 15 August 1949, Page 4

Local & General

Twins to Whakatane A small Whakatane farmer received a surprise recently wheriqjae found that one of his cows had twin calves. Slightly smaller than the usual calves the animals are nevertheless healthy and are thriving well. ’\ '"“'A M Extra Conveniences • \ Extra temporary conveniences are to be constructed at the Whakatane Domain in time for the of Plenty-Australia rugby match on Saturday. The conveniences will be built this week by the borough staff.

Wool Labelling Legislation making it compulsory for the wool content of fabrics and clothing, to be plainly indicated on each piece or garment may be expected in New Zealand shortly, according to the annual report of the New Zealand Wool Board. Similar legislation is already operating in South Africa, and the United States of America. ( Special Meeting

A special meeting of the Whakatane Borough Council''"tb'-Aiiscjj.as the new town planning scherJ?!; is 1 to be held tonight. Prepared for the Council the scheme has produced some • unexpected v suggestions and these are to be considered. The whole question of town planning will be further discussed by local bodies at a combined meeting on September 5.

They Were Caught Several unwary motorists were caught at Whakatane on Friday with their cars parked incorrectly in the streets. Odd angles poking out over the white line were seen by a watchful inspector, who had no hesitation in having them removed. In some cases he issued the familiar “ticket” as a reminder, pos_ sibly, of the penalties for a breach of the parking regulations.

Maoris ? New Zealand ? jA Quite a number of people ered at the film “Green Bblpm™ Street”, which was screened . qH Whakatane during the Supposed to be a picture set in\ New Zealand along with “savage 1 Maoris” it caused most audiences some amusement. Some of the Maoris who attended are still wondering about the “Maoris” they saw on the screen.

Rugby Times Altered The- starting times of all the representative rugby games to be played at Whakatane on Saturday have been altered so that the main match between Bay of Plenty and Australia will now start at 2.30 p.m. instead of 3 p.m. In the two earlier games the first curtain raiser will start at noon and the second game between Bay of Plenty and Poverty Bay juniors is timed to start at ,1 p;m. These times have been arranged to suit farmers and other people who will be required to return home early.