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Sex Problem Two readers yesterday offered to solve the problem of the Harewood resident who cannot determine the sex of his flock of eight-week-old Muscovy ducklings. Mrs R. Kingsford, of Foxwyn Kennels, Kaiapoi, said that Muscovy drakes had more rounded backs than ducks. The ducks, on the other hand, feathered quicker. Another breeder said: “The thin legs are the female, and the thicker legs are the male.” The leg test, she said, was a sure one. Visit By Guides | A party of 31 girl guides from Sydney, who are at present touring the South Island, were amongst those who I visited the Selwyn street . home of Mr R. H. Stillwell i last evening. Each Christmas season Mr Stillwell lights and | extensively decorates his home, which has become a i Yuletide attraction in Christchurch. The girl guides were ■ invited by Mr Stillwell, and : they inspected the decorations and watched an open-air ! film. Cloudy Afternoon After bright sunshine early in the morning, the weather in Christchurch yesterday became cooler, with a cloudy sky, and a moderate easterly wind. At 9 a.m. at Harewood 59 degrees was recorded, rising to 62 degrees at noon The maximum temperature recorded was 63 degrees at 1 p.m., falling to 62 degrees at 3 p.m. In the Botanic Gardens at 3 p.m., 61 degrees was recorded. The temperature gauge on the Government Life building recorded 64 degrees at 4.20 p.m. Orion On Display The United States Navy will send a Lockheed Orion anti-submarine aircraft to take part in the air display at Auckland International Airport later this month. The I plane will be the type the [R.N.Z.A.F. will receive in [November —-the New Zealand Government has ordered five I Orions at a total cost of | £8.68 million, including i spares.—(P.A.)
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Press, Volume CV, Issue 30957, 13 January 1966, Page 10
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295General News Press, Volume CV, Issue 30957, 13 January 1966, Page 10
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