MUST EXPAND
ANNUAL WINTER SHOW
PRESENT FACILITIES OUTGROWN
AMALGAMATION QUESTION RE-OPENEID
For some years the Bay of Plenty Winter Show Association has realised that its present location ils too small to 1 cope with the Show which has rapidly and sound'ly expanded to an extent of which the town and district can be justly proud, and which grades the event as an outstanding 1 advertisement for the town j and district. The realisation of the need foj more room brought in its wake a scheme for the amalgamation of the assets of the Winter Show Association and the A. and P. Association, with the principal object being the removal £>f the buildings of the Winter Show Association to the A. and P. Association's grounds adjacent tho Domain. This undertaking would be ol great advantage to both organisations, it was felt, providing more scope fo>r both, in that the wintei event would be organised on largei lines and the summer attraction facilitated by the use of the buildings removed to the grounds. Interrupted! by War A scheme was prepared and was about to be put into operation when the war interrupted and the action was delayed, the decision being tq await times of peace. However al the 13th annual meeting of the Winter Show Association held on Wednesday last Mr L. R. Spring reintroduced the suggestion, when first addressing the meeting stating that he wished to* obtain an indication Oif the opinions of other members. He considered that the proposal should be taken up determinedly. The show urgently required facilities for expansion and on the present site these Avere not offering and could not be arranged. All costs relating to removal were, of course, advanced since the idea was originated, but nevertheless: he felt that in spite of the war tlie move should be made. A Great Return That all had been of one mind regarding the benefit offering by such a move was stated by Mr A. J. Canning, but the general opinion had been that it would be better to leave such an action until the war concluded and just carry on as usual. Some people had even been of the opinion that the show should be entirely abandoned during war years, but it had been felt by the majority that to do so would sound the death knell of the flourishing Association. Sooner or later such a move 1 as suggested would have to be made, as the show had as great a future us any in the Dominion provided, of course, it had the support of the people. However, he considered that to take the proposed action would nc;t be Avise, although it would be advisable to be prepared to act quickly wjien the time was more opportune. The president, Mr W. Sullivan, traced the history and aims of the proposal in some detail, but stated that it was questionable if such a move w r as advisable at the time. Should Go On At this juncture Mr Spring again spoke, giving his firm opinion that the amalgamation proposals should be pursued. He said the "war bogey" had been held up too long on too many things and had proved in many instances inadvisable. He wished to know if the meeting was willing that negotiations with the A. and P. Association should be reopened. He continued with a second point, remarking that, if the meeting did not agree with his suggestion, then the £338 balance which was earning nothing in the bank should be utilised to redeem debentures. Such an action would save 5 per cent interest and be the best investment available . The chairman giving further details of the proposal stated that at the time it had been estimated, that £3500 would be required to effect the amalgamation and add equipment to enable expansion desired at. The sum would be greater now in view of increased costs. Need; For Reserve Disagreement with both Mr Spring's arguments was voiced by Mr B. S. Barry, who, although wholeheartedly agreeing Avith the amalgamation proposals, did not consider the time opportune. Funds
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would have to be sought from residents of town and district who had sufficient calls on the purse at present. To raise the money, he considered, would be difficult. Secondly he said the reserve fund in the shape of a credit balance was valuable at a cost of 5 per cent — he was a firm believer in having a reserve 1 and to maintain the show through war years made a credit necessary. He felt that the show should be carried on, despite some criticism, as to "drop" it would mean that it might never be recommenced. He concluded by saying that the war might last some years and it might, be necessary to have a reserve to support reduced revenue. The amalgamation was supported by Mr H. G. Warren, who considered expansion essential. If the show did not advance it would slip back. Advancement was essential to maintain. the interest of the general public and he said that no time should be lost in moving to finalise the amalgamation. Motion Carried' That the time was at hand was. also the opinion of Messrs A. Hall and Booth, and Mr Goodwin also spoke in favour remarking on the need for more space. That was the chief concern and if proposed new facilities were abandoned in the meantime at least the larger area would allow improvement to be effected. He suggested that at least the move should be considered and Mr Spring agreed that it should at least be tried. If negotiations failed then Hie Association could carry on as at present. Mr Spring then moved that the Executive Committee immediately contact the A. and P. Association with a view to amalgamation in doing so, if necessary, adopting a more simple scheme than that al first framed. The motion was seconded by Mr Booth and carried.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 4, Issue 181, 17 November 1941, Page 5
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