THE Hauraki Plains Gazette. With which is Incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto: Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1929. LOCAL AND GENERAL
Yesterday afternoon, while a car was proceeding towards Waihi and when near Russel Street, a young boy threw a missile at the car. His action might have had grave results. As it was, the missile grazed the cheek of one of the occupants and then went through the screen. It was possibly only thoughtlessness, but the throwing of stones, etc., at cars is a thing that cannot be tolerated. Boys might well be warned by their parents of the danger and serious consequences that may arise through this thoughtless practice.
The mushroom growth of the kinema is one of the seven wonders of the modern world. It is staggering to be informed, on the authority of the Labour Office of the League of Nations, that the capital invested in the industry amounts to £800,000,000 — more than three times New Zealand’s national debt.
' Eighteen standard six pupils of the Ngatea school sat for their examinations on Wednesday. Twelve secured proficiency cei’tificates, and three qualified for competency. Four Kerepeehi school pupils secured proficiency and four competency.
The Paeroa Borough Council advertises that the ten per cent.‘penalty will be‘added to al? rates unpaid after office hours on Friday, January 17.
That gooseberries grow well in Waihi is evidenced by the size of some taken to the office of the Waihi Telegraph on Tuesday. They were grown by Mr J. L. Moffat, of Seddon ! Avenue, who specialises in the Farmers’ Glory. These fine berries, firm and mostly in the half-ripe stage, averaged an inch in length, with a girth varying from 31 to 4 inches.
It is not generally known by school committees that native trees from the Rotorua nurseries for the purpose of beautifying school grounds may be had free on application.
One of the most popular holiday attractions in the province is the annual regatta at Tauranga, to be held this year on Friday, the 27th inst. The rowing events, particularly, annually attract large entries, and in this respect the regatta this year promises to be more attractive than ever. Many aquatic events are included in the programme, and the' excursion trains to the popular seaside resort will no doubt be well patronised that day.
The Morrinsville Borough Council, as has practically every other local body throughout New Zealand, has a necessary by-law to cope with the erection of unlicensed hoarding signs in the borough, but it was evident at the meeting of the council last Thursday evening that the by-law was being honoured more in the breach than in the observance. Attention was called by a councillor to an unlicensed hoard ing on a church property in the borough. He asked if, the necessary license had been granted. The town clerk informed the that no permit fee had been paid in respect of the hoarding in question. It was felt that the by-law should be honoured, and as there were other hoardings in the bprough which were in a similar position steps should be taken to see that those responsible for their erection should be acquainted with the provisions of the by-law, and that action would be taken to ensure that the provisions were observed. It was decided to act accordingly.
It is reported that something in the nature of a benzine is at present in progress in Hastings, where, it is stated, motor spirit is at present being sold at considerably less than the Napier price. It is stated that certain Hastings firms have cut the price of benzine to the invoice cost to them, relying on the rebates on the sale of more than 1000 gallons a month to return them a profit.
After investigations since last week the Wanganui police are now satisfied that there was nothing in the story of the Silverhope mystery of a settler’s house being molested by a supposed madman.
The attention of readers is directed to an advertisement appearing in this issue regarding the alteration in the running of the present 12.45 p.m. Thames North-Paeroa train.
A species of shark, in disguise, is on the menu of many Christchurch residents, and when camouflaged with scores of people with the bliss born of golden-brown batter is consumed by ignorance of the origin of the fish (states an exchange). The species, has many names. “Dogfish” to some, it is “flake” for others, and a “species of shark” for a further enlightened circle. Stripped of head, tail and fins and entrails, it finds its way into the market and is sold with ease to proprietors of fried-fish shops, boardinghouses and restaurants. The cost of the fish works out at about IJd a pound.
An investigator reveals that plants make a noise when growing. Most of us, however, have yet to hear the pop of the, poppy, the snap of the snap-dragon, the moo of the cowslip, the bark of the the roar of the dandelions, the croak of the crocus the meow of the catnip, or any of a dozen other similar noises.
This is from th% Wanganui Herald : Who says bowls isn’t a dangerous game ? A local minister reports putting his thumb out the other day while playing bowls. Some years ago the late Police Commissioner, Mr Dinnie, broke a leg through stepping on kitty.
Under the motor regulations it is an offence for motorists to drive with chains on their wheels over rrftetal roads. Advice has come from the Rodney County to the touring manager of the Auckland Automobile Association (Mr R.E. Champtaloup) that motorists have been driving with chains over the metal roads. Instead of taking their chains off after passing a bad stretch of clay, they have kept them on until the next clay stretch has been traversed. The A.A.A. advises that offenders in future will be prosecuted by the various county councils. .
A disease that might have serious consequences to New Zealand trees, if it is allowed to spread has been discovered by a farmer (says the Christchurch Times). The disease, he stated, is killing a belt of protective willow trees alongside the south approach to the bridge the stream at Waipara. The trees attacked are growing in a chain-wide belt, and so far the disease has killed them for a distance of about 50 yards. The farmer brought with him a branch from one of the affected trees. The external indication is a series of oily black spotfc or blotches about the size of a shilling, every few inches along the bark. When the bark is removed it is seen that the infection has penetrated deeply into the wood beneath. The farmer’s attention was called to the diesase by the yellow tops of the dead trees, and he stopped to make an investigation. Apparently the disease begins its work in the bole of the tree and spreads to its branches. “All the affected trees should be cut down and burnt,” said the farmer. “If this disease attacks other trees it will be ‘Heaven help New Zealand timber!” unless it; is checked.”
The £250-prize free competition is arrousing keen interest amongst subscribers, and readers are reminded that this is the last opportunity of entering. A careful study of the latest racing notes from our correspondents will be helpful in, making the final selections, and in this connection the splendidly illustrated pages of the Waipa Racing Club’s annual meeting at Te Awamutu depict the latest; form of candidates for the coming carnival. The funeral of the late Bishop Cleary is dealt with impressively in a solemn series, and another fine series illustrates the unveiling of the War Memorial by the Governor-General at the Awanui Racecourse. The stage and screen sections contain artistic photographs of favourites, while an added attraction is a picturesque series of the Hamilton Amateurs’ production of “Gipsy Love.” A further series of chic fashions to appeal to feminine readers, a frontispiece of the two master-musicians at the Civic, Henkel and Scholl, and a page of coloured views of Scotland are features that will meet with universal approval.
“I put it to you,” said counsel for the wife in a maintenance case the other day, addressing defendant, “that if you were not so fond of luxuries you’d be better' off. Now how, much tobacco d’you use a w<Bek ?” “Luxuries .” snorted hubby. “Call terbacker a luxury. I call it a blinkin’ necessity, see ! And if you ast me how much I smoke a week, Mr Nosey Parker, it’s four ounces, and I can’t do with less.” “Better for your health if you could,” replied counsel. But that depends. Four ounces weekly of imported is too much, because, being full of nicotine, it cannot be safely indulged in to that extent. Four' ounces of New Zealand (produced by the National Tobacco Co., Ltd., pioneers of the N,Z. tobacco industry) can quite safely be snimjced each week, or even more than that. You see it is toasted, and the toasting absorbs most of the nicotine. These are the only toasted tobaccos. They are delightful smoking : “Riverhead Gold” (mild), “Cavendish” (medium), “Navy Cut” (medium), and “Cut Plug No. 10” (full).’'
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