LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21231, 30 September 1940, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Empire Publicity An Empire publicity campaign in Britain is to be started by the Ministry of Information next Monday. New Theatre for Wanganui Excavation for the site for the new theatre to be built in Wanganui by Amalgamated Theatres Ltd, began last week. Son for Cricketer Mrs Jardine, wife of the famous cricketer, who is now a captain in the Royal Berkshire Regiment, has given birth to a son, says a message from London. New Lord Mayor of London Sir George Henry Wilkinson has been elected Lord Mayor of London. Sir George, who was knighted in 1932, has been an Alderman of the City of London since 1933, and a member ot the London County Council since 1937. He was born in 1885. Summertime Begins Most householders remembered to advance their clocks by half an hour on Sunday morning, but some who had omitted to do so arrived at church to find the service half over. The full advantage of summertime was realised last evening when there was daylight until nearly a quarter to seven. Operetta Takings The total takings from the Central School operetta, ‘‘Princess of Poppyland,” at New Plymouth, amounted to £B7. Aproximately £27 of this sum will be available for the dental clinic fund after expenses have been paid. Although ticket sales were large, public support did not come up to expectations, says a New Plymouth paper. New Clinic Praised Appreciation of the Frankton School in raising its quota toward the new dental clinic was voiced by Mr C. A. Barren, M.P., in a telegram received at the official opening. Owing to pressure of Government work in Wellington Mr Barrell regretted that he was unable to be present, but he extended his warmest congratulations to the district for the splendid new building. Power Board Inspectors The appeal of Auckland ElectricPower Board employees against the decision of Mr J. A. Gilmour, S.M., that it was not lawful for the board to employ as inspectors workmen who were not members of the Auckland Electrical Workers’ Union, has been dismissed by the Arbitration Court. The appellants had claimed the right to belong to the Local Authorities Officers’ Union, instead of the Electrical Workers’ Union, but the Court has expressed its agreement with Mr Gilmour.