Government Flats.

Wairarapa Times-Age, 14 March 1939, Page 6

Government Flats.

The proposal of the Government tc build a block of 75 flats in Grafton Gully, Auckland, has been abandoned according to a statement bv Mr J. A. Lee, Parliamentary Under-Secretary in charge of housing. He said the Government’s move had been an exploratory one and the scheme was abandoned in view of the Auckland City Council’s intention to buy the land concerned. Grafton was chosen for exploration because it was a recognised flatting district, continued Mr Lee, who gave instances of large groups of flats on the property of the late Sir Arthur Myers. Where land abutted upon open spaces was the best site for building flats which was obviously better than industrial development in such areas. Bombers for Dominion.

The 30 new Wellington bomber' which are under 'order for the Roya New Zealand Air Force will probablj arrive in New Zealand towards the end of this year, stated the Ministe: of Defence (the Hon F. Jones) recently. Good progress was being made towards the filling of the order in the English factory, but extensive tests would have to be made with them in England before they were flown ou here. As far as possible New Zealanc pilots at present on short-term com missions in the Royal Air Force woulc be used to fly them out. They woulr do some training in the new bomber beforehand. If necessary, he said Royal Air Force officers would also b engaged.

Walking as an Exercise. “One of the finest and most inexpcn sive exercises one can undertake i walking,” remarked the Minister o Internal Affairs, the Hon W. E. Parry in the course of his reply to a sport: club deputation at Dunedin. A gooc brisk walk to work in the morning fresh air, added the Minister, puts sun shine into the heart and mind am generally sets up a person in conditio’r fit to tackle any job which comes alonf during the day. “A week or two ago.’ Mr Parry said, "the members of a citj deputation travelled a short distance by motor-cars to discuss with me p gymnasium matter. During the interview it was asked what form of exercise I felt inclined, from my own personal experience and knowledge of physical training, to recommend th average city dweller to take up. I* was a ‘poser’ for me. no doubt though' the deputation, but there were sharp interesting looks from one to the other when I replied. ‘Leave the cat in the garage and do some healthy walking.’ ”