LOCAL AND GENERAL

Chronicle (Levin), 18 October 1946, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taranaki Steel Industry The establishment of a Govern- ; ment iron and steel industry based on Taranaki iron-sand is believed to be an idea in the Government's future programme. It is thought that this will be announced in the election campaign or will be incorporated in the 10-year plan for Taranaki to be announced next week. Money in Bulls The run Aberdeen Angus bulls at the New Zealand Aberdeen Angus Bfeeders' sale at Dannevirke this week realised 3520gns. as against 3860gns. in 1945. Last year's average was 41gns. and this year's 42|gns. The total realisation for stud and run bulls was ll,04Qgns., the average approximately 86.2gns. per bull sold as against 97.7gns. in 1945. Ambulances Need Radio Before the war the Wellington Free Ambulance Board investigated the possibility of a radio transmission service be'tween the central station and cars on the road but seven years ago the cost of installation appeared to be prohibitive. The necessity of having some-such means of communication because of the increased ambulance traffic, has become apparent during the last year or two and once more the board is tackling the subject in earnest. It was decided that 'the Superintendent should be authorised to apply to the Post and Telegraph Department for a permit to install the necessary equipment for rece'iving and transmitting sets on Free Ambulance cars in Wellington. Scout Awards The Boy Scouts' Association announced today. that His" Excellency the Governor-General, acting in his capacity of Dominion Chief Scout, has approved the award of the Scout Association's Medal of Merit to the following in recognition of their good services to the Scout movement: — Mr. A. E. J. Corr (Moerewa, Bay of Islands), Major R. F. Ward, Mr. N. P. Walker and Mr. N. M. Matheson (Auckland) ; Mr. C. Ruxton Bach (Papatoetoe) , Mr. J. Archer Absolom (Rissington. Hawke's Bay), the Rev. C. E. Hyde (Waipukurau) , Mr. G. L. Culver (Arpmoho, Wanganui) , Miss M. E. . GH1, (Wellington) , Mr. C. Halford (Petone), Mr.' A. J. Black (Dunedin), Mr. H. J. Dowling (Invercargill) . Crockery from Britain Throughout the war years the manufacture of English crockery and high class cutlery ceased and once stocks were exhausted they became unobtainable. With the end of the war the .manufacture of these articles again co'mmenced in Britain, and indications are that their production has now returned to quite large proportions. Mr. K. Shaw placed large orders with English firms on July 11 and 22, and these goods are due to arrive on November 3. Another order lodged on August 1 arrived in Wellington today. This also represents a considerable improvement in the : time taken for the delivery of goods between Great Britain and . New Zealand, and appears to reflect an easing in the shipping situation. Athletic Tests There is a possibility that New Zealanders will see this summer a repetition of the "international test" sprint races which were staged at Athletic Park in February, 1931, when James Caflton, the Australian star, was brought to Wellington to meet George Simp- . son (U.S.A,) and the best.local riinne'rs. This season Australia may be represented by J. F. Treloar against. American and New Zealand cracks. The p.i;oposals as yet are in no way definite and will not be until a .reply is received from the States as to what athletes are : offering for a tour of New Zealand, If, as in 1931, the American party comprises a sprinter, middle distance runner and a; field events man, the move to get. Treloar over . may be expected. It has been sug\ . gested that he should compqte .at meetings at Auckland and Wellington. Treloar's best times.gre 9 4-5 sec. for the .hundred and 21 3-5 sec. for the 22Q yards.