LOCAL NEWS

Grey River Argus, 18 September 1948, Page 4

LOCAL NEWS

At the -weekly shoot of the Ross Miniature Rifle Club, the hotty button was won by C. Hamilton. Scores were: C Hamilton 100, W. Carter 99, F. Galletley 98, A. Adamson 98, F. Pierson 97, J. Burrell 96, W. Leggott 96, T. Manera 96, S. Scott 96, A. Philpott 96, F. Hamilton 96, R. Wheeler 96, S. Smith 96, W. Sharpe 94, P. Head 94, J. O’Connor 93, R. Hamlin 93, D. McTainsh 93, L. Bailey 91, R. Jones 91, H. Collett 91, J. Thomson 91, G. Elley 91, D. Thomson 90, J. Puketapu 90, L. Gray 90, K. Foster 90, W. Mitchell 89, A. Cowan 88, W. Wilson 88, H. Jones 86, G. Forrest 81, P. McTainsh 79, W. Deakin 78, W. Leslie 76.

Estimates of the number of visitors for whom meals will be needed during the Royal visit to Wellington vary from 100,000 to 300,000. The Accommodation Sub-committee agreed that “bring your lunches with you” would be a general instruction. Members of the sub-committee doubted the estimate of 100,000 visitors which had been made, and considered that it was unlikely that there would be more than 30,000 visitors. A suggested plan of catering included large-scale provision on a cafeteria system. One caterer had stated that he could provide a service with 300 employees. It was hoped that Harbour Board sheds could be made available for serving the light refreshments contemplated. The subcommittee decided to secure from licensed and private hotels and boarding-houses particulars of the proportion of their accommodation they proposed to make available. It was decided also to approach citizens to secure additional accommodation, with or without meals.

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

The Greymouth Co-operative Women’s Guild monthly meeting was held in Southern Cross Youth Cmo Rooms. Mrs F. M. Schultze presided over a fair attendance. Two new members were welcomed. The roll call, household hints was well responded to, many useful hints being given. Mrs W. Herring gave an interesting demonstration of making pin cushions. Winners of the competition were. —Bat and ball, Mrs Rawcliffe; lighting the candle, Mrs W. Bell. The wandering shilling was won by Mrs Rawcliffe. A dainty supper was served by the hostesses.

Opening on Tuesday next, at 10 a.m. an interesting display of children’s art and library books will be shown at St. John’s Hall until Thursday evening. Each evening the display will be open from 7 to 9 o’clock. The display, which embraces a wide variety, should prove of much interest to parents. It is being sponsored by the Canterbury Education Board.

Collecting petrol coupons for distance trips by bus cannot be as difficult as it would appear. Yesterday two privately-owned buses conveye' sports teams to Nelson and Blenheim in both cases the teams liav.ng to find sufficient coupons to avoid the use of petrol issued under license to buses.

Secure the rebate by paying your Brunner Rates early.—Advt.

The annual check on drivers’ licenses and warrants of fitness is being conducted in the Greymoutn Borough area and up to last evening three Transport Department inspectors had interviewed over 700 motorists. It was stated that very few were unable to satisfy the inspectors’ requests. Other districts, including Buller area, will be checked shortly.

A modern V-8 motor-car driven by Mr R. Wylde, of Runanga, was extensively damaged yesterday afternoon when it struck the rear of a Greymouth Borough Council truck near the Cobden bridge. The truck was proceeding from Omoto and the car had turned off the Cobden bridge in the same direction. N o damage was done to the truck, but at the front of the- car the radiator was stove in, the right-hand light smashed and the bumper bar damaged. No one was injured.

Contrary to the recent complaint cf Invercargill butchers, there is no prohibition on the export of fat to Britain. The British Ministry pf food has asked that fat should be sen-; in bulk with a minimum package of 4-1 gallons. It is understood that the practice of the Dunedin firm mentioned in the Invercargill report has been to send fat in two-gallon containers.

When removing material from a garage- yesterday, Mr Alec King, of Cobden, suffered a dislocated shoulder. He was able to proceed home after receiving attention. Mr W. Beresford, High Street, suffered a cut on the right" thumb when ho caught his hand in a bacon cutting machine. Dr. B. W. Nixon attended and inserted several stitches.

“Something came and got me. in the spring!” That spring cleaning bug, of course. Well this year, make light work of your spring cleaning—send those curtains, drapings, blankets and eiderdowns to the Westland Laundry. We specialise in washing and tinting curtains to just the right colour —and you can safely leave them to us. And those blankets and eiderdowns will receive very expert attention —being washed in lux—our modern methods of washing and quick drying helps to retain their original softness and fluffiness. Prices are most reasonable. ’Phone 136. Depot: Sam McAra, Mackay Street. The Westland Laundry Ltd.—Advt.

The Tokelau Islands, formerly known as the Union Islands, are bfeine- annexed to New Zealand. For the past 22 years they have been administered by .the Dominion in association with Western Samoa. A Government Bill to incorporate ths group in New Zealand was yesterday read for the first time in Parliament