LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 185, 15 April 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A London cable states that wheat is firmer. A sharp and- prolonged shock cf earthquake was. experienced throughout the Margaweka district shortly after three o'clock on Tuesday morning. At the Rangitikei Council Council meeting on Saturday, the services of Mr. F. H. Williams, bridge overseer, were dispensed with on acocunt of no further bridge work being in progress. A man named J. Devine, who is employed on the Eaetihi railway works, fell and broke his leg during the early hours 'f Sunday morning. He was a*tended by Dr. Feltham, and was removed 10 the Taihnpe hospital. At Adelaide, W. Murray walked 10 miles in 70 minutes 8£ seconds, beating liis own Australasian record by 2 minutes 23 4-5 seconds. W. Pitt walked four miles iti 30 minutes 54 3-5 seconds, putting up an Australasian record. "What do we pay the Premier for!" retorted Councillor Hodgins to Councillor Ball at the Lower Hutt BorougTi Council meeting the other night when the lattov made reference to the payment of members of Parliament. u l don't know,' ' said Councilor Ball, "but it is certain that you do not ges value for the money, judging by the present state of affairs."