Reporter's Diary (Press, 5 July 1980)
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Summary: Reporter's Diary (Press, 5 July 1980)
A sign warning of falling trees opposite the Linwood Rugby Club pavilion on Kearneys Road remains in place despite the absence of any danger, as confirmed by Peter Hunt, deputy chief engineer of the Christchurch Drainage Board. The sign was erected after the severe gale in August 1975 caused tree falls, but the trees have since been removed. Currently, the sign serves as an unusual curiosity for those passing by, though it will eventually be taken down. This weekend, Four Avenues School will host a health event exclusively for women, organised by the Women’s Resource Centre Work Group. The event will feature a variety of workshops covering numerous health-related topics including diet, natural family planning, and mental health. More unconventional subjects will include workshops on lesbian health, meditation, palmistry, and self-help. On a lighter note, a young girl from Southbridge expressed her disappointment upon learning about the price rises announced in Prime Minister Robert Muldoon's Budget. While her mother explained that mail costs increased to 20 cents from 14 cents, and other items like beer and cigarettes would also see a jump in prices, the girl was primarily concerned about the potential rise in the cost of lollies. In Britain, an ongoing campaign against pornography has gained attention with the release of a book titled "Pornography — A Christian Critique," authored by John Court from Flinders University in Australia. The book, which resonates with the views of British campaigner Mary Whitehouse and New Zealand’s Patricia Bartlett, has faced delays in customs due to a mislabeling issue with the shipment. Lastly, a book titled "The Unauthorised Version," by Ian F. Grant, has been selected as New Zealand’s Book of the Month for August. The book compiles historical cartoons reflecting key events from 1840 to 1980 and is set to launch on August 4 at a promotional price before increasing in September. In Auckland, a tribute is to be paid to Albert Francis Whitford, affectionately known as "Boncer," who dedicated three decades to the Mount Wellington community. Following his passing at the age of 82 in April, he expressed a desire for his ashes to be scattered on Mount Wellington. The local borough council has approved his request and plans to erect a plaque in his memory on the mountain.
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