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Hokitika Guardian, 2 July 1931, Page 5

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A curious fish was recently found on one of the banks of the Whitianga river. I n appearance it is similar to a stingaree, but without a sting. It has a peculiar straight head, and is vtr . v fat. The fish, which measures 3ft 6in by 2ft 6in, and weighed over 50lb. is unknown to the fishermen in the neighbourhood.' According to the evidence of a judgment debtor who was examined in the Invercargill Magistrate's Court as to his means available to pay the debt in question, one of his “assets” consisted of a motor-car purchased • secondhand for £5. towards which he had paid £l. The rock oyster season will open ii? the Auckland province on July 24th. large sales being anticipated. ,ri he ravages of the oyster borer have presented a serious problem during the past few seasons (says the “Northern Advocate’'). The pest undoubtedly has had a detrimental effect on supplies, and its menace is indicated by the destruction of 6,000,000 by 20 men last year. During the past year the campaign, against th. borer has been maintained, %nd th • 'Government has made other efforts t< improve the industry by 'experimenting with bed construction. A rise in the New Zealand price o' onions is predicted (says the Dunedin “Star”). Victoria is now New Zealand’s chief source of supply for first grade, and as the market there her advanced by 10s per ton it is : ' probable that this will be passed-op to consumers. with a. possibility that the - rip* will be even, greater, since the Mel bourne supply may be now ('running short. South Island merchants an not now taking many onions from Japan, as the quality has not beer, maintained. It is considered likely that unless Canada comes to a tariff settlement with New Zealand, and loses the preferential treatment, the America, onions, then coming in on the. sam~ternis, will beat the Canadian onion: in the market. Grandpa Yea s ton “Keep younat 60 bv regularly eating Yeaston Tablets.” W. E. Williams, Chemist.— Advt. Nerves fed, blood enriched with British Yeast-O-Cod Vit amine Tablets comprising cod liver oil, calcium, yeast. 3s W. E. Williams, Chemist. — Advt. . ; Bromides are dangerous! Avoid them. Eat Yeaston Tablets which are free from drugs and chemicals. W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt. j Anaemia! Rich, healthy blood restored by taking British Yeast-0-Co r! Vitamine Tablets. 3s W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt,