General News

Press, Volume CV, Issue 30956, 12 January 1966, Page 10

General News

Sequel To Rescue The Muriwai beach rescue on Sunday in which an injured swimmer was snatched from the sea with the aid of a surf ski had a sequel yesterday. Two businessmen, aware that the Muriwai Surf Lifesaving Club was sorely in need of new skis, have each presented a ski worth £45 to the club.—(P.A.) Signs “Shot Up” More indiscriminate shooting in the Lewis Pass area was reported yesterday by the general manager of the Canterbury Automobile Association (Mr E. S. Palliser), who said that many of the association's road signs had been “shot up” during the holidays. “We would like it very much if motorists would help us to catch these people,” said Mr Palliser. “The courts don’t regard this sort of thing with any more favour than we do,” Air Race

Pilots of small aircraft will compete in a 22-mile air race for £lOOO in prize money at the Auckland airport air display on January 30. The winner will probably receive £4OO. The sponsored race will be held on an 11-mile circuit above the airport. The air display committee has invited entries from all aero clubs and flying schools.— (P-A.) Sex Problem A Harewood resident planning to hold a party on Saturday night wants to give his guests grilled muscovy ducklings. He has nine ducklings, eight weeks old. The problem is how to tell the drakes from the ducks. None of the 10 persons he has consulted, including three poultry farmers, has been able to help. The drakes are to be eaten, and the ducks kept for egg-laying. Cool Day The weather in Christchurch yesterday was cool with an overcast sky, and a light easterly wind. At Harewood at 9 a.m. 58 degrees was recorded rising to 60 degrees at noon. The maximum temperature, 64 degrees, was recorded at 3 p.m. at Harewood, and in the Botanic Gardens. The temperature gauge on the Government Life building recorded 75 degrees at 4.30 p.m.

Maori Land Court The Maori Land Court, presided over by Judge M. C. Smith, the district judge from Palmerston North, will sit in Christchurch from January 25 to the end of the week.