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Press, Volume LIII, Issue 15874, 13 April 1917, Page 9

It is practically certain that if Fiji is not visited by hurricanes the output of copra this year will he a record one (savs the Auckland Star). • The nuts arc! not only more numerous this year, hut the kernels are larger and thicker than usual. Unfortunately, at the present- time it is difficult to get shipping space to New Zealand. It is probable, therefore, the copra will be carried in tho bottoms of American schooners. The planters at Fiji are exercised in their minds regarding the dangers to bo feared should the rhinoceros beetle find an abode in these islands. A deputation waited recently upon the Governor of Fiji, and pointed out the great this pest had done in Samoa. His Excellcnry promised to have enquiries made upon the subject.

A man was rescued from a rather perilous position on Sunday night, states the Winton paper. * He was caught by the flood waters between the Oreti bridge and the new bridge erected near the Awarua. dairy factory. To attract attention, he lit a •ire ou a piece of high ground. The black, gtorniy night was not very inviting, yet Trooper Norman Cftwie. at present 011 final leave, mounted 011 the steeplechaser Ghent, crossed and rescucd the man, who must otherwise hav« perished of cold.