New Zealand

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 158, 10 December 1914, Page 5

New Zealand

SHIPS EOR OUR PRODUCE. TRANSPORTS RETURNING FROM EGYPT. By Telegraph.—Per Press Association, Auckland, Last Night. Speaking at Devonport in the evening. Mr. Masaey stated he had 'complete' arrangements by which the supply of ships to take away New Zealand produce was assured. The transports were to return from Egypt in ballast at once, \ and those which carried cargo would ' tranship it to other ships, instead of proceeding with it t<> England. IN AID OF RECRUITING.

Pahiatua, Yesterday. A public mooting to assist" the authorities in the recruiting movement was addressed by Major l Crewe and Captain Clifton. Several recruits enrolled. It was decided to hold a patriotic demonstration on election night, also to organise entertainments in order to accelerate recruiting. The defence authorities will be asked to remove restrictions from reporting the doings pnd movements of the men in camp. The meeting was enthusiastic and cheered the recruits. The National Anthem was sung. Many ladies attended. It jwns proposed to form a rough-riders corps. i

FLOUR FOR NEW PLYMOUTH. In reply to representations made to the Premier, Mr Okey received a telegram from Mr Massey on Monday asking him what quantity of flour is likely to be required by local bakers during the next month. In reply, Mr Okey wired that 200 tons would be required by the district supplied by local merchants and that if no supplies were received before the 19th inst., somo of the bakers must close down. Mr Massey telegraphed yesterday:—"l am arranging to send 100 tons of flour to New Plymouth; spread over three to four weeks, first delivery on Monday, 14th. It will be distributed to the bakers at actual cost to the Govern^