THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto: Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1929. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXX, Issue 5374, 14 January 1929, Page 2

THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto: Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1929. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

-Q According to the Official Yearbook for, 1929, the population of. the Borough of Paeroa is 1860 persons, Te Aroha 2390, Waihi 3485, Thames 4760, and Taurang# 2660 1 .

A branch of the Bank of Australasia is ,to be opened itn Paeroa tomorrow. The office will be in the Aurora Theatre buildings; and will be under the management of Mr AJ. Tyson.

It is thought by many in the dairying industry that the Hauraki Plains will in a few years become one of the greatest cheese producing areas in the Dominion if the manufacture of. standarised cheese becomes general in the district.

So far as can be ascertained, according to the (Official Year-book jusjt published, the world’s population is now 1,900 millions. The 1,450,000 inhabitants of New Zealand therefore c.oinprize about o.ne thirteen-hun-dredth. part of the population of the world. Details of the continents are : Asia, 1,062,000,000 ; Eurppe, 515,000,000 ; Africa, 146,000,000 ; North America, .150.000.00O 1 ; South America, 72,000,000 ; Oceania, 9,000,000.

The ominous darkness that preceded the; re c ent storm at Oamar.u brought about a false twilight, and bne motor-cyclist on the Kakanui road found it nece.sary to use his headlights (states the “Times”). With the vivid flashes, of lightning that followed, literally dancing on the scene was both brilliant and eerie.

The chairman of the Hauraki Plains West Drainage Board and tire Pipiroa Riding councillor are investi. 1 - gating a proposal to widen the Pipi-r.oa-Waitakaruru roadside drains and utilise the spoil so obtained tet wid'qn the road. The proposal is to be placed before the Ma’n Highways Board.

During the period ended; December 31, comprising 28 crushing days, the Waihi Gold Mining Company treated 22,864 tons of. ore for a return of 6810 fine ounces; of gold, and 70,851 fine-s ounces of silver. This included 1082 tons mined from the Grand Junction area, which yielded 500 ounces of gold and 633'2 ounces of silver.

A prophet, they say, has no honour in his own country, and it has been too much the policy of New Zealanders in the past to pass over the product of their country in favour of the imported goods, which in many cases are actually inferior to the New Zealand article. Take tobacco, for example. Most American tobaccos are objectionable bn the score o? excess nicotine, and defective combustibility, leading to the clogging of the pipe, with unpleasant, and indeed iiF jurions, consequences to the emoker. Try Riverhead Gold, mild and aromatic, or Toasted Navy Cut (Bulldog), of medium strength, and if you prefer a full body try Cut Plug No. 10, the Bullhead label. Their purity, flavour, aroma, and all-round excellence will surprise you. Unlike most brands from overseas this particular type of tobacco does not roul the pipe and leaves the mouth sweet and clean. Experts maintain that of all varieties known N.Z. leaf is the least injurious on account of its small percentage of nicotine, and that it may be smoked continuously without the slightest after effects.

On Fridav afternoon, at 5.30 o’clock, the fire br,ig/idle was called out, but the alarm was ,a false one;, proving to be only a heap of r.ubbish.

Advice was received this morning that a rink of Taranaki bowlers will arrive at 2.30 this afternoon to play a rink of local

It pays to advertise. An advertise-, ment in the London Daily Mail brought more than 20,000' replies by return of post!

The shooting, match arranged for Saturday last was postponed owing to the fact that the 900 yards range was not available. It is; hoped to be able to hold the match next Saturday.

Indications are that the Ngatea District High School will open with sufficient scholars to warrant the appointment of an assistant for Mr R. C. Abel. About 43 scholar 1 ’ will be conveyed from Waitakaruru and Hopai districts.

Of 64,817 Macris in the Dominion in April, 1928, 61,954 were in the North Island. The Auckland! provincial district contained the bulk (46,464) particularly in the Auckland Peninsula and Poverty Bay regions. Hawke’s Bay contained some I'9oo, Taranaki 3820, and Wellington 6770.

A ratepayer, has remarked to us on the poor condition of the hose in use by the Paeroa Volunteer Firq Brigade. This was strikingly shown at the two fires on Thursday and Saturday last. The water, that should have issued from one end of. the hose was being lest from many geyser-like holes that time and use had caused in the fabric. The ratepayer, suggests that as .the borough is receiving an increase of 10 pep cent, in the rates paid after last Saturday, a favourable opportunity presents itself, to the Borough Council to provide a new hose for the brigade.

For some time past the need for electric lighting, heating, and cooking facilities at the Waihi Beach, has been fejlt, states the Waihi Telegraph, and if. the resort is to maintain its popularity these conveniences will will have to be installed, especially to cater, for the many outside visitors who demand and are prepared to pay for, every comfort. The Tauranga Electric, Power. Board is now giving section-holder's; the opportunity of making use of its power, and if sufficient inducement is forthcoming the work of installation will Ibe proceeded with at the earliest possible date.

A great improvement in the visibility has been effected by tbe cutting down of. the trees alongside the Netherton old r.oad near the cream ilepot. This is a work that motorilsts will appreciate; especially as many are now using this road in preference to, Wilson’s Road.

The present seasoh‘ , promises to be a record one for the Hduraki Plains, with feejl plentiful and prices, satisfactory. '