Norfolk Is. Notes
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By Vernon Wheatley
VISITOR: Mr. L. A. Knox, architect on the staff of the Department of Works and Housing. Mr. Knox re cently spent a fortnight on Norfolk inspecting the work done on three of the ten houses to be erected for the staff of the Department of Civil Aviation.
They should be good houses—if cost is any indication. It is understood that they will cost about £3,000 each; and will have only malthoid roofs.
PROJECTS: In the distant future, work will start on the airport terminal build ing and the hotel. If costs of the staff houses are an indication, these buildings will run into astronomical figures. Work on the aerodrome apron and taxi-way is well under way.
LINK WITH THE PAST: Recently, Mr, Hugo Quintal died. Uncle Hugo, as he was affectionately known to hundreds ol residents, was approaching his 93rd birth day. He was the first child born on the Island after the Pitcairners settled here He died peacefully, after his customary evening’s stroll, and the large crowd (the largest seen in years) which attended hh funeral indicated the esteem in whicl he was held.
COMMERCE: The repaired butter factory will soon be in operation, it i understood. With NZ butter on sale a 4/7 per lb. (1/6 per lb., or l/4i wholesal in NZ), the re-opening of the factor; will be a very welcome relief, althougl the product will cost 2/9 per lb.
PRICES: It is reported that an In spector of the Commonwealth Price Branch will make an official visit to th Island.
Imports And Exports: It J
cheaper to import a suite of furniture b air than to have it sent over by se* according to one resident who has worke it out, considering all angles. It is als payable to export eggs by air. Quantity are going to Fiji.
WELCOME: Mr. and Mrs. Mayo (re cently married on the Island) are hei to live. They have purchased a proper! at Duncome Bay. Mr. Mayo former] resided in Nigeria, while Mrs. Mayo can from NZ. Other new arrivals are M and Mrs. Oliver who will take over tr management of Hopkins, Ltd., from tr
Fred Halls. . ,
WHALING; The season has official opened, but at the time of writing, r catch had been made. This new mdusti deserves success. By calling it new , leave myself open to criticism. Actuall whaling has been going on for yea here, but the present Company is t first to attempt to bring it into the u dustry class”.