NEWS OF THE DAY

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20091, 10 November 1939, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY

Station Hack Cup The winner of the Selfast Cup for the best lightweight station hack at the Gisborne A. and P. Show was Miss N. Stafford's Nepia, and ,/no« Mrs. 11. 11. Dods’ Miss Blue as stated in the list of cup awards published last night. No Pay Received

Dissatisfaction exists among the Maoris of North Auckland at the attitude of the Government towards Maori recruiting and the proposed officering of the Maori battalion with Europeans. This dissatisfaction came io a head when it was learned that a number of the recruiting officers in North Auckland were not receiving pay.

Tribute to Newspaper Advertising

Last week a concert was organised in Christchurch to raise funds for the Burnham Military Band fund. The concert was a great success. The next morning the organiser paid a tribute to the efficiency of newspaper advertising. “The newspapers are still the most powerful advertising medium.” he said. “By 7 o’clock last evening there was a long queue waiting for admission.”

Intelligence of the Maori

“They are much more intelligent than many Europeans know,” said Mr. Justice Blair in the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon when discounting a suggestion made by Mr. A. A. Whitehead that Maoris did not have the competence in business matters enjoyed by Europeans. The question occurred when Mr. Whitehead said that many Maoris did not understand anything about securities.

Waterfront Labour There was a big demand for labour on the Giborne waterfront yesterday owing to the fact that the number of vessels working the port was considerably above normal. In all, 330 men were employed in the handling of cargo. Between 50 and 00 men working in the borough under the No. 13 scheme were diverted to the waterfront, but the full requirements of the ships could not be met. However, the total number did not fall far short of the most urgent needs of the port.

Burglary in Gisborne Some time after 11.30 p.m. yesterday the premises of the J.K. sweet shop and milk bar were broken into and sixpences and threepences to the total value of £2 taken. The theft was noticed this morning by the proprietor, Mr. J. Canelos, when he opened the shop at 8 o’clock. Entry was gained by the intruder climbing up a ladder on. to a low roof and letting himself down into the shop through a fanlight. A small cupboard under the counter was broken open to get the money.

The Freezing Season Following a delay owing to the absence of information about the Government’s intentions regarding meat exports, the Kaiti freezing works will commence the killing of sheep and lambs next week. Usually, killing at the Kaiti works is well under way by this time, except in seasons when the lambs are backward, but large numbers are reported to be available now and it is expected that tiie butchers will have a busy time when they open their season on Tuesday.

Police Examinations Three Gisborne constables have been successful in examinations conducted recently, entitling them to promotion in the force, according to an announcement made to-day by the Inspector of Police, Mr. G. B. Edwards. Constable M. C. Teece, was successful in the law section, completing tlie examination qualifying him for the rank of sergeant. Constables G. Urquhart and R. A. Moore passed in the literary subjects, giving them a partial pass in the complete test qualifying them for commissioned rank.

Licensing of Taxicabs In its capacity as the Metropolitan Transport Licensing Authority, the Auckland Transport Board will meet at an early date to consider questions relating to the licensing and control of taxicabs, an obligation which it recently assumed from the Auckland City Council following the passage of the Transport Law Amendment Act, 1939. Tlie actual granting of licenses will be dealt with at a meeting in about three week’s time. Already 298 applications for public taxicab licenses and about 60 for private hire licenses have been received.

Allegation of Theft On a charge of theft alleged to have been committed on March 7 last. Cyril Henry Charles Nicholl, aged 42, a salesman, appeared before Mr. E. Harris, J.P., in tlie Police Court today. Nicholl was alleged to have stolen £1 10s in money, tlie property of James Mclntyre at Manutuke. Detective R. H. Walcrson stated that the accused had been arrested at Kerepehi, Hauraki Plains, and as it was necessary to bring a witness from Auckland he asked for a remand until Monday. When tlie accused appeared in Hamilton lie was bailed out on n surely of £SO. He was remanded by the court until Monday, bail being renewed.

East Indian Visitors The possibility of nationals of non-belligerent European countries living in tlie East Indies selecting New Zealand as a holiday ground for their leave this season was indicated in a letter received by the Automobile Association (Auckland). Owing to the situation in Europe, many such people apparently feel that they would be better advised to remain in tlie Pacific than to journey to their home countries in Europe. Tlie long leave common in the tropics should bring New Zealand well within their reach; and tlie Automobile Association, which previously sent information to tlie motor clubs of the East Indies, is now forwarding details of short and long tours, all of which include the outstanding attractions.