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Wairarapa Times-Age, 3 February 1943, Page 2

Soldier Labour. Though freezing industry requirements are satisfied, men from the Army are still being directed by the National Service Department to work in the North Island, principally in the Wairarapa and Manawatu districts-

Trade Union Secretary Fined. In the Magistrate’s Court, Feilding, yesterday, reserved decision was given by Mr A. Coleman, S.M., in the case in which Ernest James Bowater, union secretary, was prosecuted by Lieutenant S. L. Orr, adjutant of the Manawatu battalion of the Home Guard, for failure to render the military training required of him. A conviction was entered and a fine of £lO imposed.

Ambulance Training. In the training of thousands of citizens, the work of the Wellington centre of the St. John Ambulance Association has during the past 12 months far exceeded any record since the centre was established in 1885. Citizens have shown a desire to learn first aid, and since realising the necessity of having trained first aid personnel available to meet any emergency, mans'- business houses have co-operated with the association. A total of 109 classes of instruction were held in the .various subjects of the association during the year, stated the annual report. A total of 5245 candidates qualified for awards, as compared with 2838 the previous year. The areas included were Blenheim, Feilding, Foxton, Levin, Masterton, Nelson. Palmerston North and Rarotonga, as well as Wellington itself.

“Bargain” in Motor Car. A complete car, together with tools, but nothing guaranteed—all for £2 19s 6d—attracted the attention of many passers-by at a garage 'in Christchurch the other day. The car was standing in full view of the public. On a card, together with the price, was the following statement:—“For sale, £2 19s 6d (or reasonable offer), complete with contents. Engine in good running order. (Sez you. More likely you will have to walk.) Warrant of fitness (perhaps). Appearance at present slightly marred by camouflage for military purposes. This easily can be remedied after the war with a little petrol and a match. Note: With the help of tools and junk included in the offer, any handy man could construct a similar contraption. Owner’s only reason for selling: Lack of nerve to drive it.” There were still no buyers late in the afternoon.