Shortage of Oranges.

Wairarapa Times-Age, 21 March 1940, Page 4

Shortage of Oranges.

Supplies of oranges in Masterton are exceedingly short and it is likely that they will be quickly exhausted. Rationing has been adopted to ensure that present stocks are distributed as much as possible. It is likely that for a period of three weeks oranges may be unprocurable locally. Balaclavas and Gift Parcels.

The Town Clerk, Mr G. T. O’Hara Smith, as secretary of the local Patriotic Committee is anxious to have all balaclavas, for which wool has been issued, sent to him within the next fortnight, for dispatch to Wellington. All gift parcels must be handed in to Mr O’Hara Smith before Saturday, March 30. Cars In Collision.

Injuries to the scalp and forehead from broken glass were suffered by Mr J. J. Payton, of Mt. Bruce, at about £.15 o'clock last night, when a collision occurred between a light car he was driving and another car driven by Mr F. V. Tauri. The accident occurred at the intersection of Villa Street and Lincoln Road. After receiving medical treatment Mr Payton was able to go home. His car was badly damaged. Railway Electrification.

Accorarng to s:i announcement made by the Railways Department yesterday, the installation of electrical equipment on the Wellington-Paekakariki section of the Main Trunk will be completed in May. When all tests are satisfactory, it is stated, the change-over from steam to electric traction may be expected. The installation of the necessary equipment (all of which is now in the Dominion) is well advanced, and will be completed early in May. Six of the eight electric locomotives are now available. and the remaining two are expected to leave the Hutt railway workshops shortly. These engines will be tested on the line before the changeover.

Interhouse Train Fully Booked.

Tlie secretary of the Interhouse Association advises that the special train leaving Masterton at 6.15 a.m. on Saturday is now fully booked. Four hundred passengers have reserved seats on this train which is conveying Masterton people to Wellington to see the spectacular interhouse display at the Exhibition on Saturday. The Masterton Interhouse Association is to be complimented on its enterprise in arranging for the conveyance of such a large number of people to Wellington for the massed display to be given al 3.30 by girls from many parts ol the Wellington, Hawke's Bay and Taranaki districts.