Frost in Masterton.

Wairarapa Times-Age, 16 July 1942, Page 2

Frost in Masterton.

A frost of 7.7 degrees was registered in Masterton this morning. Following on a heavy fall of snow during the night the hills around Masterton are thickly covered with snow, and heavy frosts may be expected for some time.

Internal Marketing. At its annual conference in Wellington, the New ■ Zealand Farmers’ Union passed the following resolution: — “That in view of the failure of the Internal Marketing Department to make certain farm produce available in sufficient quantities, and at reasonable prices to the consumers of the Dominion, this conference urges a' reduction in handling charges, and the elimination of anomalies in the distribution of produce.” Cold Snap in Otago.,

Wintry ■ conditions were experienced in Dunedin yesterday and sleety rain fell throughout the day accompanied by a cold and squally south-westerly wind and occasional light falls of snow. On the higher levels the snow was heavier, and the hills surrounding the city bore a fairly thick coating which covered them down almost to the town area. There were falls of snow in most of the inland districts and in'the high country of Central Otago, specially, these are reported to have been fairly heavy. Church Scheme.

A scheme for welcoming members of the military forces returning to New Zealand from service overseas and for facilitating their entry into the church life in the parishes where they make their homes was approved by the Wellington Diocesan Synod yesterday. Vicars are to be asked to compile a roll or book of remembrance, recording the names of all men of their congregations, with the approval of the men or their relatives or friends, who are serving overseas with the forces and also to remember these men by name at certain services in the church. Chaplains on returning troopships or hospital ships are to be asked to provide particulars of Church of England men by filling in just before arrival in New Zealand certain forms to be forwarded to vicars.