LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 15 April 1948, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The average high water depth of the Grey bar during March was 21ft 4iin. The high water depth averaged 22ft 2in at the wharf.

During March, 13 vessels —a total tonnage of 12,526 —arrived at the Port of Greymouth, and 12 vessels sailed during the month of a total tonnage of 11,021.

The New Zealand Olympic Games Committee announced that the New Zealand team will not leave Auckland by the Port Hobart until May 8. Reservations for the team’s return have been fixed for the Rangitiki, scheduled to sail from London on August 26.

Reef ton Residents; In response to many requests, Harley and Co. have arranged to continue their showing of furniture and furnishings "Until 9 p.m. to-morrow (Friday). This will give country people a better onnortunity to see this wonderful display in the Oddfellows’ Hall.—Advt.

There were 504 babies born at the Mcßrearty annexe of the Grey Hospital during the 12 months ended March 31. The total number, of beds available during the period was 26, and the average number occupied daily was 21.09. Ante-natal visits to the hospital for the year numbered 1228.

Mass will be celebrated on next Sunday, April 18, at Te Kinga, 8 a.m., and at Kokiri, 10.15 a.m.—Advt.

Wasps are prevalent in the Waikato this season, and so far officers of the Department of Agriculture have destroyed more than 100 nests. A young man at Tuhikaramea was stung by wasps. He was clearing a fence in a paddock and inadvertently disturbed a nest at the bottom of a post. He was immediately surrounded and was severely stung about the body. Relief was gained when the stings were treated with vinegar.

Have you seen Jeff’s new bar ? Empire Hotel, Ross. —Advt.

Two employees of the Dobson State coal mine who were injured on Monday were Donald Dickson and Kenneth Tomlinson, both of whom were caught by a fall of coal. They were attended for minor injuries at the mine by Dr Stewart, of Brunnerton. Thomas Murphy received injuries which were attended to at the mine when he was hit by a piece of coal which fell from a wagon.

Overheard recently in a’ Greymouth theatre: “My husband says he wants a wife, not a drudge—so I send all my washing to the Westland Laundry. And here’s another thing—l could never put the finish on my ironing like the laundry. It’s wonderful!” Yes, wise housewives are appreciating the service offered by the Westland Laundry. There’s a service to suit everyone. We also specialise in laundering curtains and drapes, blankets, eiderdowns, etc. You can trust us with your most precious possessions. Only the finest laundry soap is used, while lux chips are used for woollens. ’Phone 136. Depot: Sam Mac Ara, Mackay Street.—Advt.

Gifts to the Grey River Hospital for patients during the last month have been acknowledged as follows:— Mrs Murray (worked tray cloths for patients); Mr Barrow, Mr Ellis, Misses E. 'and M. Craig (flowers): Mrs Shuttlcworth (cakes for nurses’ party); “Well Wisher” (women’s magazines); Mr Hall, Kaimata (pony for nurses); Women’s Institute, Barrytown (worked tray cloths); Mr Patterson (stool for O’Brien Ward); Kumara Women’s Institute (worked tray cloths) with special thanks to Mrs Dillon; Sister Axelsbn (six overalls) and the Salvation Army Band for entertaining patients.