North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24418, 2 October 1940, Page 10

North Otago and Provincial Section

PORT OF OAMARU i > ' SUCCESSFUL QUARRY SHOT MONTHLY MEETING OF BOARD ’' ‘ « REDUCTION OF DEBT Mr R. K. Ireland (chairman) occupied the chair at the Inonthly meeting of the Oamaru Harbour Board yesterday morning. Mr G. A. Lee (consulting engineer) wrote expressing gratification at the success attending the firing of shots at the quarry, and thanking the foreman and men for their assistance in carrying out instructions. Mr Lee recommended that now the winter storms were over, some lest blocks be again deposited to the south of the breakwater.—The letters were received, and the suggestion that cross-sections of the breakwater be done at th first opportunity was approved. It was resolved that this work, by soundings, be undertaken by the harbour master and diver in suitable weather as soon as possible. The question of test blocks was referred to the harbour master for attention. The Red Cross Society requested free wharfage on 56 cases of refugee clothing shipped on behalf of the Lady Galway Guild.—Agreed to. The North Otago Agricultural and PPastoral Association wrote thanking the board for the remission of harbour rates on the Show Grounds.—Received. Accounts totalling £5371 18s lid, including instalment of interest and loan repayment £4982 14s 3d. were passed for payment. Debt Reduction The original debt on the harbour was £215.000, this amount being reduced by repayments to £99,099 Os 3d to-day. This, said the chairman, was very satisfactory indeed. The secretary reported that the percentages of stone and rubble secured from the quarry during 1940 were 34.557 and 65.413 respectively, compared with 26.625 and 73.375 in 1939. This result, commented the chairman, showing an increased percentage of stone, was also very satisfactory. Harbour Master’s Report The harbour master (Captain H. S. Cox) reported that the shipping for September comprised one overseas, one intercolonial, and 11 coastal steamers of a total tonnage of ■ 13,569 compared with one intercolonial and 12 coastal steamers in September of last year.—The report was received. Secretary’s Report The secretary (Mr T. J. Guthrie) reported that 41 men were employed on various works during the month, 1120 tons of stone being placed on the apron rock approach to the breakwater, and 8125 J tons of rubble disposed of. The stone deposited on breakwater Works during the past year totalled 35,176 tons, and spoil disposed of, 66.5273 tons. The tunnel shqts were fired on September 12, with very satisfactory results, most of the overburden being cleaned down, and the quarry was much safer than/previously;,- More overburden than was anticipated came away, and the top was now back in the borough reserve. The top overburden was being made safe, good progress being made, and the face of the quarry was also being attended to, Complete repairs to the outer end of the breakwater had been completed. Cleaning up work had been carried out in the lighthouse reserve. Cargo Returns The comparative cargo returns for September were as follows, the figures for September, 1939, being shown in parentheses;—Coastal: Inwards 387 tons (613), outwards 1915 (1436): overseas: Inwards 549 tons (212), outwards 752 (8). The comparative revenue returns for the 12 months ended September 30 were as follows: Wharfage £2166 19s lid (£1978 12s 9d); tonnage, £2397 7s 8d (£2047 10s 6d): works, £561 12s 6d (£616 9s 2d); sundries. £135 14s (£7B Is 6d); total, £5261 14s Id (£4747 13s lid).—The report,was received

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

ALLEGED A3SAULT ACCUSED AGAIN REMANDED TRAFFIC OFFENCES Peter Thompson, aged 67, appeared on remand before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., at the Oamaru Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon, charged with assaulting Robert Hair, aged 81 years, at Omarama, on September 28, so as to cause actual bodily harm, and also with assaulting Frederick Kenny at Omarama on the same date. Senior Sergeant T. 1. McGregor appeared for the police, and Mr A Hamilton for the accused. Senior Sergeant McGregor applied for a further remand for a week, stating that Hair was still in hospital, and the doctors said he would not be able to appear for at least a week. His condition was not very satisfactory at the present time It was alleged that the old man had been kicked and he was suffering from head injuries and had two " black " eyes The accused was remanded in custody for a week, no bail being allowed The accused, in reply to the magistrate, said he had a “black” eve and a sore leg Mr Bundle ordered that medical attention, if required be given to the accused. Inspector N. E. Colville proceeded against Charles A. Orr, for whom Mr J. H Kemnitz appeared, who pleaded guilty to operating a motor lorry and also a motor omnibus without heavy traffic licences.—The case was adjourned for a week For cycling at night without lights, 1 J. Kitto, C. A. Tunnicliffe, and J. F. McMullan were each fined 5s and costs (10s). The Transport Department (Inspector L. E. Simmons) prosecuted in the following cases:— William George Loach was lined .us and costs (10s) for exceeding 40 miles an hour with a pillion rider on a motor cycle other than in a sidecar. The magistrate commented that thl • was the first prosecution of this kind in this district, and this case would serve as a warning to motor cyclists that they must not exceed 40 miles when carrying a pillion rider other than in a sidecar. J. W. Bradfield and George Bradfield, jun., were fined 25s and costs (10s) for a breach of their goods service The inspector stated the defendants’ licence was for. road and bridge construction. and the carriage of their own goods for over 30 miles did not come within the scope of their licence. CUSTOMS RETURNS The following are the Customs returns for Oamaru for September, the returns for September last year being in parentheses;—Customs, £2194 19s 6d (£406 6d): sales tax, £532 lls (£4Ol 8s 3d): petrol tax. 6d per gallon, £1336 7s (£2367 6s): marine revenue, £29 Is lOd (£2B 14s 6d); miscellaneous, £653 4s lOd (£lO4 Hs 2d). Totals. £4746 4s 2d (£6970 9s sd). Quarterly Returns For the quarter ended September 30 the returns are as follows, the returns for the corresponding period last year being in parentheses:—Customs, £7762 2s 3d (£9070 6s 2d); sales tax, £1441 6s 7d (£963 4s 4d); petrol tax. 6d per gallon, £4781 3s 6d (£6379 9s 6d): marine revenue, £6l 7s (£Bl 16s sd); miscellaneous, £1287 3s 4d (£685 6s lOd). Totals, £15,270 2s 8d (£17,180 3s 3d). PERSONAL Motions of sympathy were passed by the Oamaru Harbour Board yesterday morning with Mr A. Mclnnes in the death of his brother, and with the relatives of Mr A. G. Barnett (general manager of the Wellington Harbour Board). Visitors to the Town Queen’s Hotel.—Mr B. K. Paulson (Christchurch). Mr W. E. Edwards (Timaru). Mr L. A. Winefield, Mr and Mrs W Wll'iamson,, Mr H. C. Wells, Mr W. Lellico, Mr Milne, .Mr and Mrs Cahill, Mr H W. Bundle (Ounedin).

CRICKET NORTH OTAGO ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING Mr M. S. Holmes (president) occupied the chair at the annual meeting of club delegates to the North Otago Cricket Association. The annual report and balance sheet, showing a credit balance of £l6 9s 7d, were adopted. Electlou ol Officers The following office-bearers for the ensuing season were elected; —Patron, Mr F. Milner; president, Mr M. S. Holmes; vice-presidents—Messrs G. Todd and L. Tweed, Bro. McCarthy and Major H, S. Orbell: honorary secretary and treasurer, Mr T W. Jacobs: honorary auditor, Mr J. G. McDonald; trustees, Messrs M. S. Holmes and D. V. G. Smith; delegate to the New Zealand Cricket Council, Mr Vesey Hamilton; Grading and Postponement Committee —Messrs J. Maddigan, W. Httlev and T. W. Jacobs. General It was decided to open the cricket season on Saturday, October 19, entries to close on October 14. It was decided that the competition for the Borton’s Cup be suspended for this season, and that teams short of players be permitted to include players from other dubs. A recommendation was passed to the executive that two competitions be held for the Third Grade teams, one for each half of the season. It was suggested that one-day matches be held in the First Grade, but after discussion delegates favoured the twoday matches, and this was passed as a recommendation to the executive. A recommendation was passed to the executive that the rule governing the transfer of players from one club to another, only with their financial clearance, be strictly enforced. A suggestion was made to the executive that as the match for players under 21 years at Dunedin last season was such a success, the Dunedin Colts be invited to play a match at Oamaru late in November or early in December. Mr Uttley expressed appreciation of the hospitality extended to the players at Dunedin Appreciation was expressed of the good services given to the association by Mr T. W. Jacobs, who has carried out the duties of honorary secretary and treasurer for a number of years. Mr Jacobs was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, and was granted an honorarium of £3 3s. Mr Jacobs declined to accept the honorarium, which he returned to the association’s funds. AMATEUR ATHLETICS NORTH OTAGO ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT The past season of the North Otago Amateur Athletic Association, states the annual report, witnessed the highest membership to date, and the association had gone from strength to strength. Both active and honorary members had shown a real interest in its work, and they were confident that that enthusiasm would be the means of still further swelling the ranxs. Last season’s active membership was 101 and the honorary roll 119. Great keenness had been shown by the Enfield members, where Mr Kibblewhite had capably organised the work. Messrs W. Diver and N. Cox gave splendid voluntary service in preparation of tracks, and by the close of the season the track on the Domain was one of the finest in the South Island. Practice nights at the Show Grounds had been well attended. and the Thursday night meetings had proved a great success Over fifty active members secured the required number of points for badges or bars. The North Otago championship meeting was productive of high-class performances, and the open meeting at Enfield at Eastei was also a great success. The association was again well represented at the Otago senior and junior championships, and the New Zealand junior and women s championships, the representatives giving a good account of themselves by gaining several championship titles. A quantity of equipment was purchased during the season on account of the uncertainty of further supplies, and it could be stated that the club was one of the best equipped in the Dominion. At the close of the season a ceremony took place to present the trophies won during the year. The association was again indebted to the Oamaru Borough Council and Mr J. Tait for co-operating in making the Oval a suitable sports area. The club was also indebted to those citizens and officials who had made contributions, and also to those friends who gave very practical assistance.

Since the last annual meeting, five members had joined the military forces and gone overseas, whilst others had enlisted and were waiting to be called up. During the year, Mr H. W. Turvey relinquished the position of secretary, and Mr T Croft was elected to fill the vacancy.

Regarding the finances of the association, maintenance, replacements, and purchase of extra equipment for the future had been slightly in excess of other seasons, but a reasonable credit balance was In hand. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE “ The Sisters.”—Errol Flynn has played as wide a range of parts as any screen star, but in “ The Sisters,” which will be screened to-night, he breaks new ground with as much success as ever. The same can be said of Bette Davis, who appears with Errol Flynn for the first time. This story of the early twentieth century recaptures the spirit of those times in America admirably, dealing with the lives of three sisters who are born in a small mining town. One is content to stay there, but the other two are more ambitious. Miss Davis is the sister with whom the story is most concerned. Her marriage with a newspaperman (Errol Flynn) goes awry, and it takes the San Francisco earthquake to bring them together again. Taken from the novel by Myron Brinig, “ The Sisters ” is said to be something out of the. ordinary run of screen entertainments. Including the stars, the production has Anita Louise, Jane Bryan, Beulah Bondi, Henry Travers, Dick Foran, Alan Hale. lan Hunter, and Donald Crip. OPERA HOUSE “ Millionaire Playboy.”—This Comedy features Joe Penner, Linda Hayes, Russ Brown and Fritz Feldt. The story is woven around a wealthy young man about town who* falls in love with a little “ nobody,” and. to his surprise, his attentions are not welcome. Full of comedy and pleasant surprises this feature should please all. “ Enemy Agent.”—As vivid and timely as newspaper headlines, and showing Gmen in action as they fight to keep giant United States aeroplane factories free of foreign spies. ” Enemy Agent ” also shows to-night. Favourites in the cast include Richard Cromwell, Helen Vinson, Robert Armstrong, and Jack Arnold The story spotlights the valiant work of G-men as they move to capture enemy spies bent upon securing advance warplane designs and blue-prints of the famous ‘ bombsight.” one of the nation’s most closelyguarded military secrets. Spectacular scenes show giant bombing planes pul through final gruelling tests, and the schemes by which enemy agents try to mask their dangerous operations. 4ZB COMMUNITY SING SECTION AT KAKANUI FOR AUCTION At the tZB community sing in (lie Opera House on Friday night, a section at 'Kakanui will be offered for auction, the proceeds to go to the Queen Carnival Fund The section is situated in a very handy position, and the rates amount to only Is Id per year.

LARGE YARDING OF SHEEP SLIGHT RISE IN PRICES There were large yardings of fat sheep at yesterday’s Waiareka sale,' and prices for these lines were advanced a few shillings per head. The cattle yard was also larger than usual, prices here being about the same as last week. The following prices were realised:— Fat Sheep.—National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For A. Geddes (Kokoamo), 1 six-tooth wether 475, 1 two-tooth wether 395, 1 ewe 38s, 1 335; W. H. Harvey (Weston), 2 two-tooth Southdown ewes 40s 6d, 3 two-tooth ewes 39s 6d, 6 ewes 40s (id, 5 38s 3d; W M, Waddell (Tokarahi), 13 halfbred ewes 26s 3d. 8 225: J. P. Paton (Enfield), 2 fourtooth wethers 435, 1 39s 6d. 2 two-tooth ewes 435, 2 ewes 41s, 3 325, 5 halfbred ewes 27s 6d; D. McLean (Kakanui), 4 ewes 435, 4 40s 6d, 3 335, 3 295; James Hedley, in conjunction with .Darling and McDowell, 7 two-tooth wethers 38s Gd, 4 ewes 41s 3d, 4 40s, 1 375, 1 26s 6d. Dalgety and Co. sold; For A. Forrest (Enfield), pen ewes 36s Gd; I. Kennedy (Georgetown), pen ewes 33s 6d, 4 ewes 24s 6d; G, Stevenson (Weston), pen ewes 37s 6d, 3 ewes 26s 6d; a client, 6 ewes 33s 6d, 7 32s 9d. 6 31s. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For J. S. Whyte (Papakaio), 2 ewes 38s 9d, 233 s 9d; J. Henderson .(Papakaio), 6 ewes 24s 9d, 1 24s 6d, 6 27s 6d, 5 345, 6 325; Mrs Dungey (Hlllgrove), 1 wether 50s; T. Gemmell (Weston), 5 ewes 31s 9d; J. Bews (Ngapara), 1 ewe 41s 9d Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: For A. Wallace (Five Forks),. 6 wethers 465; a client, 5 wethers 435, 237 s 9d, 1 255, 8 ewes 465, 2 395, 4 245, 3 27s 9d. 1 355, 1 hogget 38s 6d; Mrs M. A. Borrle (Papakaio), 6 ewes 395, 9 36s 3d, 5 33s 6d, 1 26s 6d; G. Bruce (Totara), 4 ewes 40s 9d. 228 s 6d; W. Gibson (Enfield), 2 ewes 34s 9d, 228 s 9d.—North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For W H Ballar*vne (Airedale), 1 ewe 33s 6d; W. Hamilton (Papakaio). 3 ewes 39s 9d; a client, 2 ewes 35s (3d, 1 20s 3d; W T. Sewell (Weston), 2 ewes 395; M. Walsh (Kokoamo), 4 ewes 365, 2 265; estate R. Hamilton (Windsor), 5 ewes 445; estate M. B. Ballantyne (Teschemakers), 16 wethers 35s 9d, 5 38s 9d, 3 44s 6d.

Store Sheep.—Dalgety and Co. sold: For a client, 91 ewes 12s Id. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For a client, 76 three-quarter-bred ewe hoggets 28s 6d. Wright, Stephenson, and Co., sold; For D. Manson (Enfield), 53 ewe hoggets 31s 3d; a client. 8 ewes and lambs 8s 6d.

Fat Cattle.—National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For A. McNaughton, 1 steer £l4 2s 6d; R. McNaughton (Kia Ora). 1 cow £5 12s 6d. 1 £5 17s Gd; a client, 2 cows £l3 15s; A. Newlands (Ngapara), 1 cow £6 2s Gd; W. T, Sewell (Weston), 1 Jersey cow £2 10s. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For A. Shalders (Ardgowan). 1 Jersey cow £7. Wright, Stephenson, and Co., sold: For Mrs M. A. Borrle (Papakaio). 1 bullock £l6 ss, 2 £l3 15s, 1 £8 15s, 1 heifer £lO 7s 6d. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For Mrs Bisset (Deborah). 1 cow £7 15s, 1 heifer £3 ss; E. C, Robinson (Teschemakers). 1 cow £6 1 £5 12s 6d. Store Cattle.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co., sold; For a client. 13 steers £6 10s, 4 heifers £5 ss. 3 £4 17s 6d; 13 yearlings £3 ss. Dairy Cattle.—Dalgety and Co, sold; For a client, 1 cow £B. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For W. Youngman (Waiareka), 1 cow £B, Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For a client, 1 Jersey cow £9; Mrs Frame (Eden street), 1 Jersey cow In milk £5 7s 6d; a client, 1 aged spring calver £2 12s 6d Pigs.—Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For C. Parker (Awamoa), 3 slips 395; J. Wilson (Kia Ora). 2 slips 37s 6d. 2 365; C. Watson (Maheno). 3 slips 31s, 3 28s; J. Corcoran (Maheno), 4 weaners 275, 4 265; W. Ballantyne (Airedale), 1 weaner 32s 6d, 1 325; Convent (Teschemakers). 2 weaners 225. 6d, 5 20s; J Brown (Maheno). 2 weaners 365; K. Buzan (Ngapara), 3 weaners 30s; W. M. Robertson (Maheno), 3 weaners 365, 1 335; J. Dalgety (Kakanui). 2 slips 355, 2 345, 2 weaners 27s 6d, 2 275, 1 265; a client (Incholme), X weaner 15s; J. Frew (Enfield), 1 weaner 15s, 1 31s, 230 s, T. Small (Weston), 2 weaners 345; a client (Willowbridge), 1 weaner 29s 6d, 228 s 6d 228 s. 2 265; Mrs E. G. Kennedy (Windsor), 1 Tamworth boar Signs, 1 purebred Berkshire wefiner boar 2gns. 1 Tamworth boar 3gns. OAMARU CHESS CLUB CLOSING OF WINTER SESSION The Oamaru Chess Club recently held a reunion night to mark the close of the winter session. Many old players attended and a series of friendly games was played. The president (the Rev. W. Lawson Marsh) congratulated Mr D. L. Patterson on again winning the championship and having his name inscribed on the club’s honours board. Presentations bf trophies were made to the following:—Mr A. H. Margham, winner of the handicap tournament; Mr F Bedford, winner of the quick-moving competition; and Mr T. Jacobs, winner of the quick-moving handicap competition. Votes of thanks were passed to the president for the enthusiasm he had shown in that position, Mr A. Ombler for his work as secretary and Mr D. L. Patterson for his very efficient handicapping. It was ainnounced that, although the winter session had closed, play would be continued through the summer months. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Vital Statistics.—The vital statistics for Oamaru for September, with quarterly figures in parentheses, are as follows: — Births 28 (80). deaths 12 (60), marriages 10 (24) Issue ol Licences. —Last month 38 drivers’ and 35 heavy traffic licences were issued by the Oamaru Borough Council. The Waitaki County Council issued 22 drvier:;’ and 49 heavy traffic licences. The Rainfall.— 1 1 he rainfall recorded at Oamaru by Mr William Forrester during September totalled 218 points, compared with 202 points in September, 1930. There were 10 days with rain, namely:—September 5, 46 points; 6th, 84; 7th, 17; 9th, 3; 10th, 2; 14th, 14; 15th, 6; 26th, 15: 27th, 8; and 29th, 23. The total for the nine months this year is 16.99 inches, compared witli 13.92 points Cor the corresponding period last year. St. John Ambulance.—During the month the Oamaru St. John motor ambulance effected five removals, attended one accident, and travelled a distance of 42 miles. Oamaru’s Sunshine.—The total number of hours of sunshine in Oamaru last month compared with September, 1939, was a decrease of 3 hours 15 minutes, the total for last month being 152 hours 35 minutes The average for September is 152 hours The daily average was 5 hours 5 minutes. There were eight days of 9 hours or over, included in which were three days of 10 hours or over and two days of 11 hours or over. The best day was September 21, with 111 hours. There were six days without sunshine.

LAWN TENNIS NORTH OTAGO ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING Mr J. K. C. Spooner (president) occu- 1 pied the chair at the annual meeting of the North Otago Lawn Tennis Association on Monday night. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows —President, Mr K. C. McDonald; immediate past president, Mr J. K C. Spooner; vice-presidents—Messrs B. B. Walton, C. J. Mollison, and G. Knowles; secretary and treasurer, Mr H. P. Kent; Management Committee—Messrs S. G. McDougall, J. Familton, A. Lawrie, N. Glass, A. McDonald, and a nominee from the Meadowbank Club; ladder secretary. Mr J. Familton: referee, Mr C. J. Mollison; auditor, Mr H. Robinson: delegates to New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association. Messrs Hodgkins and Walker. It was decided to hold both senior and junior competitions this season, with teams of four rpen and four women in both grades. The competitions would commence on Saturday, November 2, the games to be played fortnightly, and entries to close on October 21. * Several members spoke congratulating Mr S. G. McDougall on his election as president of the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association, stating that Mr McDougall had taken a great interest In tennis over a considerable number of years, and thoroughly deserved the position he held. Votes of thanks were also passed to Mr Spooner (retiring president) and Mr J. H. Kemnitz (secretary) for their good work during the past season. It was decided to hold the usual Christmas tournament, the Management Committee being given power to make all arrangements. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water—October 2: 2.53 a.m. and 3,19 p.m. Coastal Movements The Karu is due about Friday, October 11, to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. . , . The Waipiata, from Auckland, is expected here about Saturday, October 5, to discharge and load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load about Friday for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. QUEEN CARNIVAL NORTH OTAGO EXECUTIVE Mr M. F. E. Cooney (organiser) was in the chair at a meeting of the North Otago Queen Carnival Executive on Monday ni It h was reported that a musical festival is being arranged by Mrs Chase, to be held in the Opera House on Thursday, October 24, at which Miss Mary Pratt (Air Force Queen) will appear and sing, and Mr Frank Milner will deliver a short address. ... * The Omarama Committee wrote requesting that a concert party be sent to Omarama on October 12.—1 t was decided to accede to the request, arrangements being left in the hands of the organiser. Arrangements were further advanced for the functions on the closing day. November 2 Further Contributions Ardgowan Committee (collection) £2O 6s, and dance £9 ss: J. Eulleid and Co.. Ltd., £25; Oamaru North School (sale of badges), £5; Slater and Co. Ltd.. n £s: I. Kear. £2 2s; D. V. G. Smith, £2 2s: G. A.-Boyd, £1 Is; J. M. Hendy, £1; M. Willis, 10s; “ More to Follow.’’ 10s. WAIKOUAITI Lawn Tennis The opening of the Waikouaiti Lawn Tennis Club has been postponed from next Saturday until October 12.