LOCAL AND GENERAL

Chronicle (Levin), 1 April 1947, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Eels "Laid On" Estimated to be some 22 inehes in length, a fresh water eel found its way from the Ohau River into the water races in Levin. Its unexpected appearance in Oxford Street on Saturday afternoon caused some interest among passers-by. It was finally landed by an enterprising resident. The Hard Way 'Two young women, apparently from distant parts, who passed through Levin last night, have cneir own way of solving the lack of rail trgnsport. Surrounded by personal baggage they were seen waiting by the roadside using their charms to the best advantage on passing motorists. Needless to say their sojourn in Levin was brief. * Wopld Assist- Bpilding In a telegram to the Minister of Works .(Hotu- R. Semple), the Bureau of importers has suggested that as ajfremedy for the aepte shortages of building supplies, all import contfoT.restrictions'on timber, rooflng 1 materials, builders' hardware, wallboards and artificers* tools should be aboljshed • forthwith. The suggestipn arose out of a building suppiies eonferenee which was held at Wellington last week. Inia Te Wiata Concert Thanks to the citizens of Levin for their interest in Mr. Inia Te Wiata, the noted Maori singer, and appreciation of their wonderfui elfort on his behalf were expressed Ln a letter which the Mayor, Mr. H, B. Burdekm, has received from bhe Mayor of Hamilton, Mr. H. D. Caro, acknowledging a eheque for the proceeds of Mr. Te Wiata'srecent concert in Levin. Mr. Caro advises that the fu'nd now stands at £1593 19s 7d. Enthusiasm for Rugby Thao the Horowhenua Rugby Union's competitions this .. season are going to -be keenly- epn.t'ested' was further evidenced on Saturday in the weffiattended and enthusiastic practiees held by several Levin ciubs. - Wanderers hadnearly 30 play ers present, and other clubs also report good attendances. The senior competition this year should draw forth some good football. Each team has a full complement and the amalgamation of the Otaki and Rahui teams has placed a new aspect on senior football in Otaki. Longer Power Cuts Possible Unless voluntary efforts io redqce electrjc power are infcensified, there is every pogsibility that the present half-hour cuts may be extended to 45 minutes or one hour. This was intimated by the managing-secretdry of the Horowhenua Electric Power Board, Mr. R. A. Frederikson, today, who added that the future stability of power nuts was entirely in the hands of the consumer. Unheralded lengthenjng of cut-off periods could be expected from now on. Hsavier power cuts during the Easter holidays could also be expected.

FertiJiser Research Large-scale research into - the manufacture and apphcaiicn of fertilisers to New Zeaiand farm land is foreshadowed in the set' ting up of a fertiliser manufacturers, research association. Four large superphosphafce firms are the foundation members. Working through the braneh of the .Oepartment of Scientific and Industrial Research which is in liaison with industry, they have already incorporated their society. The seooe of its work is still to be determined in discussions between the manufacturers, the Soil Bureau of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and the DepartTnent of Agriculture. The general p'rineiple, noweyer, witj be to assist the manufacturers jcp improve their processes and to test new mixtures.