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Opotiki News, Volume II, Issue 154, 6 March 1939, Page 3

LSghi Earthquake. A light- earthquake was felt in Opotilei this inorning shortly alter 6 o’elo k. The earthquake was preceded by, a rumbling noise and was strong enough to cause buildings to' rattle. Swcrd'fish off Coast. During a trip down the coast in his launch. Mr. W. Walker observed a large swordfi.qh. which came close up to liis .boat, the tin of the fish being well above the surface. Te Kuiti Taxi Fares. Taxi proprietors in To Kuiti. in a letter received iit- a. meeting of the Te Kuiti Borough Council, stated that they had decided that the' new* by-law fixing is lid as the minimum taxi fare was unreasonable, and they refused to abide by its provisions. At present the minimum charge is 2s. Councillors agreed that the decision should be adhered to n> the matter had been given .full consideration and the charge appeared reasonable from the owners’ point of view as compared with other country centres.

us the trend of tilings liownclJtVs iy increased costs. This will i effect in o-iir balance-sheet. The annual dance was Jie'd as usual and proved a success. Here is one instance where we are affected by increased tost.-. On behalf of tile club our eeugratulaLions go to .Mr. Cl 'll Clark fer his; win in I’otorun. I also extend my thanks to .Mr. T. Pearson who has acted as hon auditor for a number of years; also to businessmen and others who gave trophies or donations. In conclusion I wish to thank my committee for the loyal way in which eac-It' out his duties, a.s it was hot fpossible for me to put in full time at; the meeting. .May our coming trkvte Tief'equally successful as tlic -past you all my best • thanks.’' - .M l x-r:

Woods’ Gr Breaks it’] jporniiiit Cur ..quickly.