War On Shags.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 117, 16 April 1940, Page 6

War On Shags.

Efforts are '“dug mails to exterminate black slinks on Lake Waikaremoana, where there is a fairly large colony of the birds. Presentation to Warship. In recognition of the cruiser’s part in the River Plate action against the Graf Spec, a sterling silver salver has been presented to H.M.S. Achilles by tho Auckland branch of tlie Navy League. Sheep-Worrying Rife. Outlaw dogs have been causing sheep farmers in the Ngongotaha district, Rotorua, considerable concern during the past few weeks. One large farmer in Ngongotaha estimates his losses through worrying for the 1939-40 season at approximately 70 sheep. Ownership of Port Bowen. Subject to tho Minister of Marine and to the position as it affects Customs duty, the Wanganui Harbour Board has agreed to take over the wreck of the overseas _ vessel Port Bowen, lying on Pastlccliff Poach. The ship rail aground on July 19 last.

Toll of Fires. “A heavy toll with disastrous consequences is still being taken of vegetation as the result of carelessness, vandalism, and the wrongful use of fire,” says the annual report of the Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand.. “The society, together with many other organisations and Government departments, has endeavoured to lessen the fire menace. The law on the matter and its enforcement is, however, lamentably weak.” Waikanae Bridge Accidents?* No fewer than six serious accidents have occurred on the Waikanae bridge between Waikanae and Paraparaumu during the last two and a half years, says the Commissioner of Transport (Mr G. Laurenson) in a statement to tlie Press. All the accidents were collisions between motor vehicles. Over a year ago it was noticed that motorists were apparently failing to realise that this was a one-way bridge. On tlie suggestion of the Transport Department, therefore,' the Automobile Association erected conspicuous signs drawing attention to this fact. Despite this signposting, however, accidents are still happening. Motorists apparently do not yet realise that the Waikanae bridge _is too narrow for passing other vehicles.