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Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 778, 24 October 1922, Page 6

Famous .for many things, Wyndham (says the Wyndham Herald) may claim■fto be the habitat of the world’s champion hen—a bii'.d that laid three eggs in one day, a purebred Black Orpington. It. was on Sunday last that one \V. P. Bennetto. gathered three eggs from his three hens. He noticed that one particular hen was acting in a peculiar manner, and he saw her drop an egg on the ground ; still unsatisfied,, she shortly .after dropped another-- her third for tne day. Jfhe cost of transferring public officers and their families from one end of New Zealand to the other at frequent intervals has become an al- , most intolerable burden, bat for some! reason is seldom referred to (states! the Manawatu Daily Times). An ! authenticated case of abuse was un- ! earthed in one instance' at least. Packing, transport, and unpacking • are allowed for in full and as the' offer by the officer to do iti for a ! lump sum was rejected as too high, J he got even by extra care with his j belongings, right down to neat crates j for his dog and his fowls, and even ; had long cases made in which to j pack the .family dothes-pj ops. ail of i which: being supported by vouchers ! were duly paid by the Treasury,