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Hokitika Guardian, 8 November 1928, Page 4

A notice of summons under the Mining Act appears in this issue.

-Messrs Dalgety and Co. Ltd. notify entries for Aralnira sale yards on Nov. 12th, Nov. 26th, and Dec. 10th.

The Municipal Band will play a musical programme on Cass Square on Sunday afternoon at 2.45 o’clock.

The Alexander Mines clean up of the cyanide plant took place for a return of SGo/., lodwts. from 50 tons treated. Estimated value £'l74.

A dance will he held in the Church Hall to-morrow (Friday) evening at 8 o’clock. Music by Boss’ Orchestra. Admission—Gentlemen 2s, ladies Is.

Mr James O’Brien (Labour candidate for Westland) will address the electors in the Princess Theatre tonight. His Worship the Mayor will take the chair at 8 o’clock.

Mr Seddon is in South Westland for thq present. Ho travelled to-day from Ross to Matanmi, visiting several small centres en route. He is speaking at Matainui to-night, and will be at Waiho to-morrow night.

Mr H. Mason who has been transferred from Taihape railway sheds to Grcyniouth, arrived on Saturday night accompanied by his sister, Miss M. Mason, who has been on a holiday to the North Island.

The Y.P.S. of St. Andrew’s are holding a mock wedding at St. Andrew’s Hall on Tuesday, 13th November at 8 p.m. Invitations on application at Messrs Jas. King, S. J. Preston and A. Parkliill’s, and Club l non tbe rs.—Ad v t.

The death occurred at the Reefton Hospital on Monday night, of Mr Joseph Hill, a resident of Waiuta for many years. He arrived in the district twenty-one years ago, and worked in most of the mines. He was a sufferer from miner’s pthisis. He was a. native of Bendigo and aged fifty-six.

Charges involving a breach of the motor regulations by excessive speed and of fighting in a public place against two local residents have been made and are set down for hearing at the Magistrate’s Court a fortnight hence. Hie proceedings arise out of happenings on the main road between Kumara Junction and Billmans in the early hours of the morning after Labour Day.

The Blackwnter Mines return for October, 1928 were:—Crushed 3635 tons of stone, yielding 1409 fine ozs of gold, valued at £5985; working expenses, £4942. The roaster also treated 110 tons, for a. return of 129 fine ozs. of gold, valued at £549; wot king expenses £l9l. Capital expenditure £SO; development expenditure, £621. The profit pver all is £730.

Advice was received yesterday that all tbe material for the Waikukupa bridge, including the hardwood for piles from Australia, and the steel girdens from England, has reached Wellington, and is being sent forward at once. The re-erection of the bridge is to be expedited to the fullest extent possible. This will be good news to travellers, and will enable the new structure to be utilised during the tourist season now opening.

The good news of the flotation of the dredging company near Okarito lias stimulated action in regard t<? giving tbe company the necessary access. Mr Murdoch, member of tbe County Council purposes asking the members of the Northern and Central Ridings to assist the Southern Riding with a. special grant in order that no obstacle will be in the way of getting the necessary plant on to the ground as speedily as possible. The matter will be brought before the County Council next week.

At the request of the Grey mouth Ohamjxer of Commerce the District Traffic Manager of Hallways has furnished a return showing the number of head of stock railed from the various stations between Hokitika and (Him for the year ending March 31st. 1928. The return shows that 49,019 sheep and pigs and 2079 cattle and calves were dealt with during the year and makes an interesting contrast when compared with the position which obtained. a little more than a decade ago when stock was conveyed to Arthur’s Pass, and driven over the Otira Gorge to provide meat for Greymouth. The fact that the West Coast not only provides all the meat that its inhabitants require, hut also exports stock in such large numbers, indicates the strides being made in the pastoral industry, and augurs well for future expansion.

The committee of the Hokitika Library and Museum met on Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock. Present: Messrs H. .M. Coulson (voted to the chair), .T. Niven. G. Heinz, W. Wilson. T. W. Duff, J. Maloney and Dr Teichelmann. Accounts to the amount of Cl2 17s fid were passed for payment. The condition of the building was brought under notice and Mr Hatherley attended at the invitation of the Chairman, and explained the result of his recent examination, • and offered suggestions to remedy the matter permanently. Mr tlatherloy was thanked for his attendance and information, and the matter was referred to the Chairman to go into and bring before the Borough Council at first opportunity. It was resolved to substitute the “ Otago Witness” for the “Weekly Press,” the latter having ceased publication. It was decided to hold meetings in future at 7.30 o’clock instead of 7 o’clock.

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