General News

Press, Volume CV, Issue 31007, 12 March 1966, Page 14

General News

“Waste Of Time”

The recent Municipal Association conference in Auckland amounted to a terrific waste of time, the Mayor of Paeroa (Mr L. J. Shaw) said at a borough council meeting. He said the three Cabinet Ministers who addressed the conference were three too many. “What was said was ridiculous and some of the questions asked were ridiculous,” said Mr Shaw. “I don’t think we gained anything from the addresses. I thought it was a terrific waste of time. The three Ministers came to tell us what we knew and what we would get and that was nothing, A lot of people went to sleep during the conference, including some of the official party.” The Town Clerk (Mr I. D. Pariane) said remits were poor in quality. World Weather Maximum temperatures and weather in world capitals during thelast 24 hours: Rome, 62.6, sunny: Paris. 51.8, overcast: London, 55, overcast: Amsterdam, 48.2, drizzle; Brussels, 50, rain; Madrid, 61.5, sunny; Moscow, 36.5, sunny; New York, 45, partly cloudy; San Francisco, 58, cloudy; Tokyo, 53, cloudy; Sydney, 76, cloudy; Melbourne, 69, fine: Brisbane, 84, fine.—London, March 10. Prisoners Moved

Eleven security-risk prisoners from Waikeria have been transferred into the new security wing in Auckland Prison. The first group was moved on Thursday and the second yesterday. Police dogs and a squad from the Auckland Police armed offenders’ group reinforced the escort.— (P.A.). Children’s Homes The Combined Children’s Homes street appeal yesterday raised £897 7s 3d but a few suburban collectors had still to hand in their collections, which should bring the total to more than £lOOO, the chairman of the Homes Trust Board (the Rev. J. S. Vincent), said last evening. Last year the total was £lOBB. Fishing Rivers Most rivers in the North Canterbury area will be fishable this week-end according to the report of the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society at 9 a.m. yesterday. The Waiau, Hurunui, Ashley and Selwyn rivers were clear and fishable. Conditions in the Rakaia were dirty, and the Waimakariri was slightly discoloured but clearing.