IN TOWN AND OUT

Southland Times, Issue 21091, 24 May 1930, Page 8

IN TOWN AND OUT

NEWS OF THE DAY. Chinese Leave. A native of China, who has allegedly overstayed his term in New Zealand, was arrested yesterday afternoon, and will appear in the Police'Court this morning. The Chinese is alleged to be one of a number who had permission to visit the Dominion for a period of six months and did not depart at the expiration of that time. » .. * » * Long Distance Telephony. What must surely constitute a record in New Zealand for long distance telephony was established on Thursday night about 11 o’clock when telephonic communication was established between Mr G. L. Gerken, of Gore, and Mr G. D. Gerken at Cape Maria Van Dieman. The words came through clearly over the 1250 miles of telephone wire, while it was not necessary to break the conversation at any stage. * * * * Rabbiting In Invercargill. A citizen appeared in the Times Office last evening with a common greay rabbit in his hands. He stated that he had roused the rabbit in the Post Office Square and had caught it after a brisk chase, which ended half-way up the block to Don street. The rabbit was a young one, not quite full grown, and would probably have made an excellent meal, but the humane hunter said that he was going to release it. * * * * Waimumu Sludge Channel. The following telegram has been received by Mr D. McDougall, M.P., from the Minister of Mines, the Hon. W. A. Veitch, in reference to the closing of the Waimumu sludge channel: “As a result of the representations which you made to me I have given instructions for an officer of the Mines Department to visit your district and submit a further report to me on the question of the cancellation of the use of the Waimumu River as a sludge channel.” * * * * Car Leaves Road. Nestling last evening at the foot of a large advertising sign erected at the side of the railway line some distance past the Mill Road station was a somewhat damaged motor car. It appears that the vehicle was proceeding east when it suddenly left the roadway, and crashing through a fence at the side of the road came to a standstill at the foot of the sign. It ,is understood that no one was injured and at midnight operations were well in hand 'towards extricating the car from its unaccustomed position. 1 ♦ » * * Shooting Affair. A peculiar accident occurred on Thursday, when a young man, Stanley Mackay, of Wendon, received gunshot injuries, which necessitated his removal to the Gore Hospital, where he was operated on and several pellets were extracted. It is understood that Mackay and his father, Mr A. Mackay, were engaged in shooting rats which were being hunted out of a barn 'when the accident happened. From all appearances one discharge struck a doorpost, and ricochetted, causing several shots to penetrate Mackay’s leg. * * * * Old Affections Die Hard. Proof that the name of Invercargill is held in affection even by those in the country was forthcoming at the annual dinner of the Farmers’ Union last evening. Hie proposed change in the name of the city was referred to by Mr T. Giller, who remarked humorously that if he were married again he would call one of his offspring “Invercargill.” Later Mr E. K. Sim asked if the name “Invercargull” had anything to do with the fact that the conference had that day passed a remit urging that gulls be destroyed. Telegraph Lines Broken. Information was received last evening that the gale which raged throughout yesterday was responsible for a break in the main telegraph lines at a point approximately eight miles north of Mataura on the way 'to Clinton.' Traffic, however, was unaffected as the alternative route was still intact. It appears that a tree had been blown down, falling across and smashing the wires. The break was located last evening, and a relief party was to have left at daybreak to repair the damage. The main lines should be in use again this morning. * * * * Missing Man. Information has been received by the Gore and Waikaia police to the effect that a Waipounamu resident, Theodore D. Horrell, has been missing from his home since Sunday, Maj' 18. Horrell is about 34 years of age, has brown eyes, a fair complexion, and is approximately sft 7in. in height. He was last seen on Sundaj’ morning at 11 a.m., when he was putting some horses into a paddock. At that time he was attired in khaki-coloured trousere, a coat and vest of a greenish colour, a graj' shirt with an attached collar, and a light felt hat. At a late hour yesterday afternoon no trace of ' the missing man had been found, although organized search parties have been endeavouring to locate him.

Pebbly Hills Afforestation, The following telegram has been despatched to the Commissioner of State Forests, Wellington, by the Southland League: “Referring to your statement as reported at Dunedin regarding afforestation at Pebbly Hills, concern is felt as to the uncertainty' of the planting of the whole area of 6000 acres being undertaken this year. ’ This league urges that in the interests of alleviating unemployment and the economical carrying out of the scheme, the major proposal should be given effect to and asks j-our favourable consideration in this respect. . Regarding relief of unemployment, we also ask your consideration in the matter of giving every consideration to Southland unemployed, of which there are manj' at present, for work at Pebbj’ Hills.”

Bread Prices At Gore. In common with other centres Gore bakers will be affected by the increase in the price of flour, and in all probability the price bf bread,will shortly be advanced. When • questioned j’esterday a Gore baker stated that bread was a non-paj'ing article at its present price owing to the cost of delivery and to the fact that apart from the flour all other material used in the manufacture of bread had to be railed from either Invercargill or Dunedin. The freight increased the price of sugar by Id per lb, while the cost of other materials was increased proportionately’. Other Gore bakers expressed similar views and stated that the question of raising the price of bread would have to be considered before the end of the present month.