LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20908, 13 September 1939, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Currency in London Fine gold was quoted in London yesterday at £8 8s an ounce (the same as on Friday), the dollar at 4.02 (4.02) and the franc at 1764 (17 6 J). Native Plantation The Hamilton Domain Board has planted 450 native trees and 300 punga ferns at the lake. The flora was secured from bush lands near Cambridge. Tin Quota A message from London states that tlie International Tin Committee has fixed the quota for the third quarter of 11)39 at 80 per cent standard ol‘ the tonncije. The fourth quarter is unchanged at 60 per cent. Infant Receives Burns Burns to the face, chest and body were received by David Maurice Watson, aged one year, son of Mr Allan Watson, of 5 Atkinson Avenue, Otahuhu, when hot fat was spilt on him yesterday morning. He was taken to the Auckland Hospital. His condition is not serious. Girls For Farm Work The trailing of girls for light farm work was discussed at a meeting of the Tauranga branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union. A motion was carried stating that the time was opportune for the formation of a land girls’ army. A copy of the motion will be sent to the appropriate authority and to Mr F. W. Doidge, M.P. Warning to Dog Owners “The public does not seem to know that it is a breach of the Hamilton Domain Board by-laws to allow dogs into the lake grounds unless they are on a leash. The authorities were empowered to shoot any dogs not under control,” said Mr F. A. Swarbrick, chairman of the Hamilton Domain Board, at the meeting last night. He said he saw a fox terrier attack a pair of swans, but the male bird had the better of the fight. However, dogs were a menace to the young birds. Gardens Benefit The warm showers of rain experienced last n'y'ht in Hamilton were welcomed by amateur gardeners, who had taken advantage of the fine weekend to complete most of their spring planting. Prior to last week-end the continued wet, cold weather had precluded much of this, and the rain last night should stimulate early growth. For the 24 hours ended at 9 o’clock this morning the recording in Hamilton was .2-6in. Garden Place Bpoll At a meeting of the Hamilton Domain Board last night a committee consisting of Messrs F. A. Swarbrick, W. Fraser, W. H. Paul and Dr. G. W. Gower, was appointed to report on the board’s requirements for spoil when the remainder of Garden Place Hill is removed. “The opportunity will come once only,” said Mr Swarbrick, the chairman. Motorist In Court Arrested in Anglesea Street on Monday, Neville Charles Wallace, of Frankton (Mr J. F. Strang) appeared in the Police Court this morning on a charge of beiqg intoxicated while in charge of a motor-car. On the application of the police the case was adjourned until to-morrow, and accused was ifeleased on bail. National Flower Show No decision as to whether the National Centennial Flower Show will be held next year will be made for at least seven days, states a Press Association message from Wellington. A meeting convened to set up an organisation to conduct the show decided, in view of the outbreak of war, that further steps should not be taken until horticultural bodies interested had expressed their opinions. Trees Presented Sixty native trees used by the Waikato Winter Show Association for a tree-naming competition have been presented to the Hamilton Domain Board, the association making the decision at a meeting yesterday. The trees are all fine specimens. At the meeting of the Domain Board last night Mr W. H. Paul, in announcing the presentation, suggested that the board should purchase two dozen Kauri trees, and next week have the nurses of the Waikato Hospital plant them at a special ceremony on Domain property. Incorporating Bill Provision for the incorporation of the Municipal Association of New Zealand is contained in the Municipal Association Bill, which was introduced yesterday in the House of Representatives. The Minister of Internal Affairs, the Hon. W. E. Parry, explained that the Act of 1932 gave no power to the association to make its own rules and to remedy the omission it was simpler to introduce a new Bill than to amend the Act. Rice Harvest In Australia It is not widely known that New South Wales, from a comparatively small area in the Murrumbidgee irrigation district, produces vastly greater quantities of rice than are needed for Australian consumption, the surplus generally finding ready markets overseas. The crop this year is the best ever harvested. Over 51,000 tons have been reaped from 23,532 acres, a yield of two tons four hundredweight an acre. The average for the last few years has been about 43,000 tons. Motor Insurance Premium income of the South Island Motor Union Mutual Insurance Association for the year ended June 30, was £70,883, against £56,038 in the previous year. This figure is less returns, refunds and reinsurances. Net claims, after taking into account reinsurance recoveries, and making adequate provision for claims not finally settled, amounted to £35,895, compared with £32,479 for the previous year. The claim ratio was 50.63 per cent, compared with 57.95 per cent for the preceding year, and the expense ratio was 21.02 per cent, compared with 23.7 per cent in 1938, and 24.3 per cent in 1937. Costume jewellery in all its beauty and attractiveness is showing now at Hooker and Kingston, Ltd., Filagree gold work, jewels, stones of dainty shades, lacquered fiower sprays, novelty jewelled fobs, brooches, necklets, jewelled zipps, pins—in fact you must see to appreciate just what beautiful effects can be gained with the correct use of this fashionable dress addition. 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