THIS ’N THAT

Lake County Mail, Issue 16, 10 September 1947, Page 4

THIS ’N THAT

Hie charge of the Plight Brigade. Half a quid, half a quid, half a quid onward. #, # * Ex-servicemen of World War II settled on farms since their discharge total 3710. * * * Parliamentarians voted 68 to 9 in favour of having liquor in the precincts of the House. It didn’t take the Speaker to decide this issue. # * * Current estimate of the number of new motor cars needed to satisfy New Zealand’s more or less current demands is 200,000. JL .lb Jk W Sago and tapioca, after a prolonged absence, are likely to reappear in the shops again in about three months’ time —but at a much higher price than in pre-war days. * * * The new Ministerial Chrysler motor cars are attracting great interest in Wellington. Crowds surrounds them whenever they stop in the streets. *■ * * Endeavours to stimulate interest in expert shearing, and thus raise young shearers’ standards, are being made in Southland. • * • Riflemen employed by the Department of Internal Affairs killed 3113 deer last season. Until rates of payment are made public, it will be impossible to determine whether or not they were dear deer. * * * Labour M.P.’s are said to have been decidedly apathetic about this year’s Budget, and did not make their usual rush to the Bills Office in Parliament Buildings to procure copies. * * * New Zealand firms with U.S. connections are much concerned about the current dollar crisis. Some of the U.S. firms have offered to build up their credits in New Zealand for five years without drawing out funds, but it is understood that the Reserve Bank will not permit this. # # * The Department of Agriculture is now employing three qualified women sociologists to serve the interests of housewives in rural areas. They give advice on new labour-saving devices and wise buying methods, and provide information about improvements in food, nutrition, clothing and housing.