THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto: Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4614, 15 October 1923, Page 2

THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto: Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A dwelling of five rooms, said to be sound, and fifteen acres of land, situated on the Waikino-Waitekauri Road about three miles from the townhsip of Waikino, were offered at auction during the stock sale at the Waihi municipal yards on Tuesday, but failed to find a purchaser. The auctioneer suggested £3oo* as an opening offer, then dropped to £2OO, and £lOO without eliciting a bid. The Commissioner of Taxes draws the attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day’s issue that the due date of payment of (land tax for the current year is on Friday, 9, 1923, and that the demands will be posted on or about November 1. A coupie of weeks ago Mr W. J. Evers, traveller for Messrs A- aud T.. Burt, Ltd., Auckland, was visiting Paeroa and had occasion to leave his suitcase, containing clothing, personal effects, and a war bond for £lOO, on a seat on the Paeroa railway station. Although only absent a short time, when he returned the suitcase was missing. Mr Evers reported his loss to the police, and after investigation Constable McClinchy advised the Thames police of the occurrence, with the result that two male members of the Bluebird Vaudeville Co., which was travelling from Waihi to Thames and changed trains at Paeroa, were apprehended and their- bedroom at the hotel in which they were staying was searched. The search revealed the missing bag, the contents of which were intact, with the exception of a safety razor outfit, which they admitted having sold. The accused were brought before the Thames Police Court and were remanded till October 17. A hundred and fifty head of cattle were landed at Blakeney’s Point, Katir kati, last week (states the Waihi Telegraph). The consignment consisted chiefly of stores purchased at Whangarei on behalf of Messrs G. Alley and W. M. Jackson, and was brought over in a scow. When the vessel arrived off Mercury Bay the weather, accompanied by a heavy sea, became so bad that the scow had to run for shelter and the cattle be unloaded. Three days later, with better weather, the consignment was reshipped, and the animals, with the loss of four head, were safely landed at their destination. The New Zealand Expeditionary Force left 12,153 dead in France and 2081 on Gallipoli; the resting place of over 6000 of these is unknown — an* in the great majority of cases never will be known. The Govenment has now decided that a suitable memorial will be erected at selected cemeteries on the various theatres of war.

The question of the Waihi Beach Reserve rentals was introduced at a special meeting of the Waihi Borough Council last night (says Thursday's Telegraph), and it was decided to set aside that portion of the reserve (about five acres) known as Mrs Shaw's garden for Waihi residents at an annual rental of £3 per section. Only one tender was received for the homestead and it was decided npt to accept it. The raising of the railway bridge, which is to be curried cut in the railway works ait Paeroa, will mean that the line at William Street crossing will be raised so much that a sub-way will be necessary. This will give one access to the town free of the dangerous level crossing. If the station site is oh the present PaeroaThames line provision will be made so that an overhead bridge can eventually be constructed to connect Belmont Road and Puke Road. ••Years ago, when I started dairying, we considered that the industry was only in its infancy, and now, when the exported produce reahced the vast sum of £16,900,000, we are still more satisfied that the industry is only in its infancy.”—Mr P. Arnott in a speech at Invercargill. Visitors attending the opening of the Paeroa Bowling Club on Saturday last were unanimous in their praise of the beauty of the azaleas and other shrubs in the Domain, and of the bowling green and surroundings generally. Undoubtedly the place i.s looking very fresh and picturesque at the present time, and reflects greait credit on the caretaker, Mr W, Hamilton. We can scarcely congratulate ourselves on our new penny stamp (says a correspondent of a southern paper). At a distance it reminds one of a skinned rabbit. Surveyed more closely, the North Island resembles the skate—the Fish of Maui. The South Island has the outline of an intelligent terrier. Why not keep to the handsome King George series ?—the best we have ever had in New Zealand, both for use and beauty of execution. Change the pink sixpenny to violet and use the pink for the new penny. Mr Joe Bagonghi, only 3ft in height, arrived at Wellington last Wednesday by the R.M.S. Tahiti, from San Francisco, on his way .to Australia. The little man is a circus bare-back rider and acrobat. He was born at Galliate in the north of Italy 31 years ago' He speaks five languages fluently, English (with an American twang), Italian, French, German, and Spanish. His travels have taken him. through Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, to Tunis, and during the past ten years he has been touring as a circus performer throughput the United States and Canada. “Why shouldn’t that man ring a bell or blow a whistle when he comes out of a side street, just the same as a tram driver when he is going along the main street ?” Such an observation was heard on a tramcar as a tradesman’s delivery cart was rushed across Cargill Road, Dunedin, from one of the intersecting streets, just in time to escape collision with the car. The quesist got no answer, for the person addressed was deaf. So, as it would be a pity if such a practical suggestion were lost, it is passed o.i to the City Council, addressed to the chairman of the General Committee, says the “Star.” Maybe it would cost a bit of money to compel owners of delivery carts to install a bell equipment like that with which the trams signal “Beware I" But not much outlay would be necessary to give each of the drivers a sonorous whistle, and the promise of a talking to if he did not use it when on a corner or crossing a tramline.

To have walked a total distance of 1755 miles in the interests of one’s fellow men and in so doing collected a total sum of £3OOO for various deserving causes is something of a record (remarks an exchange). It is a distinction which is held by Mr H. S. Alpe, who recently completed a walking tour from Christchurch to the West Coast and back. The totals above mentioned included distances an* money collected during the war period, as well as. the West Coast trip of 755 miles, upon which a total of £5OO was collected, Mr, Alpe states that he will walk from New Plymouth to Wellington in the near future to raise funds for Japanese relief, and he may also walk from Christchurch to Timaru for a similar purpose.

The pound is a losing proposition as far as the Waitaki County Council is concerned (remarks the Oamaru “Mail"). Recently a somewhat wild bull was brought to it (and it took the ranger a, full day to get it there). When it, did arrive it chased the poundkeeper out of the yard when he tried to feed it. Is cost the council about £2 in advertising and feed. Eventually it had to be shot, and iti cost the council another £2 to bury it. The next straying bull will probably be allowed to continue graying a,s far Jas the council is concerned.

The Waihi Bowling Club held its official opening on Saturday afternoon, the Paeroa club being represented at the function by Messrs W. H. Taylor, E. Edwards, P. Williams, and G. P. de Castro. A successful opening was held, ajnd the visitors were royally treated, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves, Mials which left Auckland on September 11, 1923, via Vancouver, arrived in London on October 12, WHEN YOU BUY A PACKET OF CANDLES. When buying candles do you get w!hat you pay for—full weight? By using Golden Ray Candles you are assured of full weight packets—the manufacturers’ guarantee is behind each candle. “Golden Rays” are Cheaper- than imported brands, and equally as good—two points worth considering. They are hardened oy a special process, therefore they last longer and burn evenly and steadily. Buy Golden Rays, the economical household light. If you happen to strike a grocer- who does not stock these candles, apply Auckland merchants.