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Hokitika Guardian, 12 March 1930, Page 4

Reference is made above to the overshadowing difficulties of the local tim- , her trade due to the Australian state of affairs. A letter read at the meeting of the Westland County Council confirms the views expressed' above, i and should be the means of giving our readers cause for serious thought with regard to the general financial outlook. Tlie letter in question was from the sawmillers operating in Westland County asking the Council to discontinue the levy made over the last three years on sawn timber as a means to assist representations made that the outlook for the timber industry at present is far from promising. The Australian trade which for a brief interval, showed signs of buoyancy, is again negative to a degree of assured value, and little possibility of an early revival. The New Zealand trade has developed also, clue in the main to the drop in staple commodities. Some of the larger mills are stopped, and others are operating uncertainly. The revenue of the County Council in respect to the source Referred to has averaged about £SOO per annum". The .Count il has referred the matter to the Treasurer to look into in respect to tlie annual estimates of revenue and expenditure which will come up for decision next month. It is dear from I an appeal of the nature indicated above, that the mill-owners are fating a difficult situation. They have a large capital sunk in their enterprises and as large employees of labour, it is essential (be wheels of industry should be kept going. Anything which can lie done to assist to that end should help, and the local body is sure to take a sympathetic view of the situation. Fawmilling is the staple industry of the district so far as employment is concerned, and any serious blow to the industry would have farreaching effect. Tt is in the interests o'' Hie district as a whole that every- 1 thing possible should be done to help i tide over the present period of diffi- .< cully. As regards the general out- I look. it. seems too niirli to hone that ; Hie present is a passing phase. For 1 the reasons given above, tlie difficult 1 financial position is likely to continue t for some time, and sawmilling as well as oilier industries, must feel the effect of (lie general stringency now f manifesting itself in the financial I world. c

Members of the Municipal Rand are notified that practice will take place til is (Wednesday) evening.—Advt.

National Mortgage, Greymouth, advertise a stock sale a.t AA'a.taroa Sale A’ariHs ton AVednesday next, Manli 19th. on account of clients. Further entries are invited.

preparations are in hand for a monster sports meeting a.t Lake Maliinapua next month. Now that there are road facilities to reach the locality, there is sure to lie a greatly augumented attendance.

There is still a steady exodus of I,iinUs from AVestlaml for the Canterbury market. The supply from South Wesllaml appears to lie not exhausted yet, while the Kokatahi districts have also ‘been sending forward their quota. The export of lambs from this distri t should rank as a record this season-

The Kokatahi and Koiterangi Sports Club have extended their closing day for nominations until next Saturday, March 15th 1930. Competitors when entering for the Handhap Saw are reminded that it will he two cuts, 14in. log. For further particulars apply to uie Secretaries, C/o P.O. Kokatahi, oi ’plume 172 m

The amount of coal, timber, and general merchandise railed through the Otira tunnel last week was 14,359 tons an increase of 6262 tons, compared with the tonnage dealt with for the corresponding period last year, when a washout on the line between Aratika and Rotomanu held up traffic on March 6th. The amount dealt with in 1923 was 9591 tons. The traffic for the week in stock was twenty-lived double deckers of fat lambs to Addington, sixteen to Islington, and four to Isaiapoi, a total of 3600 lambs. On Tuesday of this week thirty-three double-deckers of fats lambs were railed to Addngton and two to Islington,' a total of 2800 lambs.

An alarming incident, which fortunately had no serious consequences, occurred in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, on Sunday shortly after noon. A train was just leaving for Sumner when the passengers heard a scream A woman carrying a child hi her arms had apparently made an effort to catch the tram and got in front of a motorcar, which had come into the Square from the west and was practically under the bonnet of the car, which -was being driven by another women. ''The brakes of the car were applied promptly and the vehicle was stopped. The woman and her child escaped practically unscathed.

There was a good attendance at the Soldiers’ Hall last night in connection " itli the -proposal to form a gymnastic class. Air 74. J. Evans, who presided, explained the circumstances under which the meeting had been called. He thought from the full attendance and the enthusiasm shown there would he no difficulty in inaugurating the class, Mr F. McGregor explained the action of the Boxing and Gymnastic Clrlh in the matter and desire to see a ladies’ class set up. After a. general discussion and a consideration of details the following were appointed an inaugural committee: Misses Nigthincrnle, M. Thompson, M. Maunder, A. Mclntosh. Pros ton and Rowe. Mis-s AA T i’ight was suggested as instructress and Air R. Furness as instructor to establish the Glutb. It was decided to moqt next Tuesday night at the Soldiers’" Hall at 8 o’ch'ck, and enrol mem beys, (the subscription being os), meet the instructors and arrange classes nceordmg to members, fix details as to uniform. and make all other necessary arrangements. Messrs Heinz and AA ells were asked to secure probable members for a male class and their report will be taken at an adjourned meeting next Tuesday night.

Commencing at 12.30 a.m. to-day there was a wonderful two-wav wireless broad east between Dunedin and New York, when Rear-Admiral Byrd and some of his men, held conversation over the air with friends and supporters of the Byrd Expedition in New 1 ork. Special preparations had been made for the broadcast, and one of the speakers in the United States, stated it was the greatest world broadcast on record. There were unseen millions all over the world listening in, so complete were the arrangements. AH the Xew Zealand and several Australian stations were picking up the broadcast, and tuning in to tiie' respective stations it was possible to hear the whole happy and enthusiastic conversation between the speakers. The conditions were eminently favourable, and the speech was very clear. New York could be heard with wonderful clarity all the time so that the event must be. classed as a great success. The welcome to the leader of the expedition by his friends was very cordial. ire was called “Birdie” and “Dicky Bird” by turn, and equally cordial were the pressmen’s greeting to Mr' Russell Owen, the New York journalist with the expedition. The whole proceedings were novel, and the fact that speech was so clear was surelv history making, in the annals of applied wireless for practical purposes.

Tn thanking our numerous patrons for the very liberal patronage, we have much pleasure in advising one and all the opening out of our first shipment of Autumn goods comprising the latest in millinery, frocks, furs and coats. The display will be ready Uv this Saturday, Ist. day of March. Inspection cordially invited. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

Your child needs a bicycle to go to school on. Buy one now at L. S. Boss’s Cycle Depot and teach the child to ride before school starts.—l2.

You are invited to call in and inspect the delightful Autumn showing of coats and millinery now being sold by -McKay and Son’s.—Advt.

Advice this morning stated the young man, Erie Maine, injured in yesterday’s collision on Cemetery. Inti, Had passed a quiet night and his condition showed no change. He is conscious.

Ratepayers are notified that 10 per cent, will be added to rates struck and levied for me year ending March 31st. 1930, not paid before -1 p.m. on Tuesday next, March 18th. Legal proceedings will he taken to recover all overdue rates, rents and clog registration lees wliiJi a;e not paid bv the 18th. inst.

A member of the British party of farmers remarked at Wanganui that lie could not help noticing the amount of face powder used by girls in New Zealand. Some of them, he said, looked as if they had just finished a shift in a Hour mill. “You don’t find our English girls running to seed with face powder like that, but apparently as soon as they get to New Zealand they soon fall into the habits of their adopted country.’’

On Sunday last anxiety was felt as to the whereabouts of Charles Mundy, a farm labourer employed h.V W. Clayton, of Ikamatua. On his failure to put in an appearance, a search was instigated, and dragging operations were carried out in the Grey River, Yesterday the body was recovered in the river near Ahaura. The deceased was a well-known resident of the district, and his end came as a shock to those who knew him. He was about 40 years of age and a native of New Zealand. As far as is known he had no relatives in the "Dominion. The manner in which the deceased happened to fall in the river is unknown. The body was removed to the Heatherbell Hotel, Totara Flat, where an inquest will be held before an acting Coroner and jury of four.

The Sawmillers’ Federation lias undertaken a campaign to further the export of New Zealand timbers to Australia particularly, with a view to increasing the market- for rimu, and introducing other marketable timbers such as tawa and West Coast beech. A levy is being made on. all members to cover the expenses of adequate representation in the Commonwealth, and as a preliminary it has been decided to send three delegates to Australia at an early date, one each from Westland, Southland and the North Island. The State Forest Service will also send one of its officers as technical adviser. The delegation will have the assistance of Mr Schmitt, New Zealand Trade Commissioner to Australia, formerly of the Department of Industries and Commerce. The selection of the personnel of the delegation rests in the hands of the central committee hut the West Coast representative will be Mr .T. Chapman, of Ross. If Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., can visit Australia and l-eturn in time for the commencement of the session, he will also accompany the delegation,

“ Nazol ” quickly relieves and remedies coughs, colds, asthma, hay fever, bronchitis, <md all such ailments of the lungs and throat. Keep a bottle always hai dy, 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt.

Glasses in all shapes and .sizes suitable for household and hotel use now in stock at the Economical Crockery shop. Prices right, see these to-day. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

The very latest patterns and styles for Easter Suits. Fit guaranteed. Inspect at McKay’s Men’s Department.— Advt.

Best fireproof Enamel Saucepans five in a set for 12s 6d per set; also first quality alumininium preserving pans at prices that cannot bo beaten. Call and inspect these lines for yourselves at the Economical Crockery shop. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.