GENERAL NEWS ITEMS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3663, 9 July 1927, Page 1

GENERAL NEWS ITEMS

A bachelor these days is a man who hugs a lot of delusions but never marries one.

The submission of an incorrect balance-sheet caused the annual meeting of the Hamilton branch of the Auckland Automobile Association which was convened for a recent evening to be postponed for a month (says the Auckland Herald).

Community advertising Minis are According lo the latest monthly Abstract of Statistics, the total population of New Zealand on April 1, 1927, was 1,437,980, inclusive of (54,234 Maoris. With the inclusion of its overseas dependencies the Dominion had, in round mini hers,, a population of one and n-hall' millions, the precise figure being 1,495,134.

not a new idea in many parts of America, but if remained for (lie enterprising people of Whakalaiie to use the film as a menus of drawing attention lo their scenieally beautiful prosperous districts (says Ihe New Zealand Herald). Mr. Riidal Hayward, the well-known film producer and cinematographer, 1 eceiitly spent n_ fortnight in that dislriel preparing a film for. the Wha lea lam people. Those who have been privileged to view' “Historic Whakatanc” declare it a beautiful picture which should do much to draw the attention of people in all parts of New Zealand lo this progressive portion of the Auckland province. A second copy of the film is lo he sent to the High Commissioner in London for screening in the private kinerna theatre at New Zealand House, where it should prove a valuable asset to the publicity work now being carried out so thoroughly bv Ihe Government Department.