LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 16 April 1948, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Wellington winner of £lO,OOO first prize in an overseas lottery is a woman in her sixties. She is the wife of a factory caretaker.

Maximum levies which may be charged by the New Zealand Wool Board are increased by regulations gazetted last night. The Board may how levy up to five shillings per bale (hitherto two shillings', 2s 6d per fadge, or half bale (formerly one shilling), and tenpence per bag or sack, compared with the former maximum of fourpence.—Fress Assn.

R.S.A. Poppy Day. Wear a poppy to-day in remembrance. —Advt.

Although Greymouth was comparatively free from petrol thefts during the period of war-time rationing, the recent introduction of the coupon system, following the British dollar shortage, seems to have given new impetus to those wishing to acquire petrol illegally. One recent visitor lost over a dozen gallons from his car, during the time it was parked in Mawhera Quay for two nights. His impressions of Greymouth are better imagined than stated.

R.S.A. Ponpy Day. Wear a poppy to-day in remembrance. —Advt.

Exemption from payment of rates on lands used as aerodromes and any building or other improvements associated with them, was sought in a remit considered by the Municipal Association yesterday at Dunedin. It was pointed out that Christchurch had to pay rates on Harewood aerodrome and the improvements on it, though the land belonged to an adjoining county, and that the rateable value had gone up a long way. The remit was lost.

The Wellington watersiders decided at a stopwo’’k meeting yesterday on a voluntary levy of 5s weekly for the Mangakino workers.

Miriam Trott 'School of Dancing will be seen in some wonderful settings at the Anzac Concert on Sunday, April 25th, at Rqgent Theatre. —Advt.

Mr P. F. Walker, of Christchurch, yesterday, took over the Greyhound Hotel, Arahura, from Mr G. C. Jones. Mr Jones intends to reside in the North Island.

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

Grey Main School committee, at its monthly meeting, decided that as Anzac Dav falls this year on Sunday, there should be no school observance. but pupils would be expected to attend the services in their respective churches. It was reported by the headmaster, Mr J. Graham, that the roll stood at 485 —254 boys and 231 girls. When the school was reopened on March 1, 32 new pupils had been enrolled. Two pupils, BarryCaldwell and Jessica Manning had won the Chataqua Medal for the 1948 season. Three basketballs and three footballs had been purchased for the school. The Canterbury Education Board’s architect is to be requested to inspect th P school, and have repair and maintenance works put in hand as soon as possible.

Reefton 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 opportunity to see this wonderful display in the Oddfellows’ Hall. —Advt.

Mr R. J. Truman, presided at a meeting of the Greymouth Youth Sports Organisation last evening, called to assist the committee raising funds for the world’s starving children. There were also present: Rev. T. G. Campbell, Messrs J. Blackie, T. O’Callaghan, J. Steel, J. Kidd, N. Messenger, F. W. Bailiie, A. M. Jamison, N. Kilgour, L. Anderson, and A. Agnew, secretary. It was decided, on the motion of Rev. ?»'lr Campbell, that if necessary, the organisation would assist in a proposed gala day. .In a request for help in raising funds for equipment for Gery Main School, by Messrs Anderson and Kilgour (committee members), it was decided that Messrs Blackie and Messenger join them in bringing the request to. the Primary School Sports Association, with a view to asking the Minister of Interna] Affairs for a grant for all schools. Rev. Mr Campbell proposed that the organisation take over the Greymouth Boys Gymnastic Club, and members spoke of the club’s progress prior to the infantile paralysis restrictions interfered.

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.