PETROL RESTRICTIONS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20054, 28 September 1939, Page 7

PETROL RESTRICTIONS

IIOLJ DAY A LLOCATIONS IS REMOVAL NEAR? Various reasons have been advanced for the control and licensing of petrol. The first being the official explanation that conservation of tins essential commodity is needed to build up a sufficient reserve stock in case of national need. Ksscntial trade and business requirements, as well as defence supplies, must be stored to prevent serious dislocation which would affect both production and distribution to an extent which would have to be experienced to be fully realised.

An element of doubt a» to whether this wits the sole reason lias crept into recent discussions and a representative Auckland vendor is quoted as the authority for the statement that exchange control and the need for “storing sterling” weighed more heavily than the necessity for the sparing use of the precious fluid because ot possible difficulty in deliveries. Despite official denials this rumour has gained wide credence, and even if untrue has proved difficult to quell.

Speculation now centres on the possibility of private motorists obtaining sufficient quantities for the approaching holiday season, and it may bo said with little fear of contradiction that the position of stocks held and to arrive in the Dominion should permit of an early announcement on this issue, and that motorists may expect, if not a liberal allow - anee, something more generous than the ten gallons a month now available.

The coming of the holiday season and the prospects of warm weather have led to many inquiries as to why Gisborne had not followed the load set in Auckland in the provision of proper temperature control of refreshments.

Tliis question has been set at rest by the proprietor of the Gisborne Hotel where a. skilled staff oi experts has been busily engaged for some time in installing a complete plant, exactly on the lines of the mo«i modern in use elsewhere, for Iho supply of prise Waitemata draft ale under ideal hygenic conditions. Those who know that Waitemata ale is a perfect brew will be aware that its qualities are enhanced by proper conditioning' and temperature control. Congenial surroundings add to the pleasure of a refreshing drink which, with the expensive plant installed, is just right whatever the weather. A new era in ale enjoyment is in store for those who order Waitemata —obtainable only at the Gisborne —the best beer at the best house in town.*