PRO PATRIA

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 4, Issue 198, 31 December 1941, Page 5

PRO PATRIA

FURTHER DISTRICT LOSSES

PTE. L. G. HILL

Born at Port Chalmers 30 years ago, tliei fourth and tAvin son of Mr and Mrs M. Hill, now of Whakatane, fell in action in Libya on November 24, 1941. He Avas educated at the Port Chalmers. District High School and Avas a keen athlete being the holder of his school's medal for the best forward.

On leaving school he Avas apprenticed as a tinsmith and joining the Territorials served in that A'oluntary capacity for some years. In Port Chalmers he Avas prominent as a member of the Rugby and RoAving Clubs and Avon the 1929-30 President's medal, and for the 1928-29 season the Youth's Pairs.

Under the direction of the Rev. A. D. Honvell, of Edgecumbe, he came to the Whakatane district and worked on the land until he enlisted.

Pte Hill Avas prominent as a Bible Class member taking part in rallies fit Othope and he retained his Rugbj' Interest to qualify as a Rangitaiki Tunior Representative.

In June of 1935 lie married the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Wilson, of Awakaponga, and volunteering for active service left "with the Fifth Echelon. He has a youngfcr brother serving who saw service In Greece and Crete. On receipt of the sad news the flag was flown at half on the Port Chalmers Town Hall, the Rowing Club and Naval Shed buildings in deference to his passing.

Christmas at Hospital Visitors to the Whakatane hospital over the holidays noted with pleasure the decorations which were featured in ward and hall. The main entrance was framed in capodum and the interior was bright with abundant flowers.

that the following instructions have been issued and will be enforced. 1. All outside lights to be effectively shrouded .or preferably removed. 2. Windows, etc. (a) Facing sea to have blinds of heavy material or other covering, to be drawn on all nights. (b) All • other windows. Blinds of usual material to be provided and drawn on all nights. Alternative covering may be provided, (c) In all cases fanlights and skylights to be effectively screened. 3. All premises to immediately provide at least one room completely blacked out for use during an actual emergency. Under emergency conditions a total blackout will prevail .

4. No A r ehiclcs to be l left standing ivith any light showing Avhicli is directly visible from the open sea..

5. In an emergency all; vehicle lights to be immediately extinguished, vehicles to be parked off roadway and out of way of traffic. 6. No lights in shops or shop AvindoA\ r s or elseAvhere shall be left or* timeswjtch control. Where there is no person in attendance on the premises to operate switches all lighting shall remain switched off. Warden System. The Borough has been zoned as under and Avardens, with messengers attached will patrol. Ascertain the names of the wardens for your block. List will be published in local newspaper. Messages to the wardens Avill receive immediate attention. Report casualties, fires, Avater main damage, tot your Block Wardens or get messages to E.P.S. Headquarters. (Infant School, Domain Road). 1. Heads, Maori Pah, Toroa Street. Matatua Street, Wharf. 2. Business area (including side streets) from Miatatua Street to intersection of Commerce -Street and Louvain Street. 3. Hillcrest.

4. Commerce Street (from Louvain Street to Domain Road), McAlister Street (from Louvain Street to Domain Road), Louvain Street, Merritt Street, Simpkins Street. 5. Commerce Street (from D - main Road to Short Street), McAlister "Street (frem Domain Road to Short Street), Francis -Street, Domain Road (from Commerce Street to McGarveys Road) McGarveys Road. 6. Lovelock Street, Haig Street, Domain Road (from McGarveys Road to Eivers Road). 7. Victoria Avenue (from King Street to Nelson Street, Hawera Street, Landing Road, Eiivers Road). 8. Soutars Avenue, GouJ,stone Road, Anzac Avenue, Valley Road. 9. Crete Street, Salonika Street, Douglas Street, Alexandria Avenue, King Street, Bridge Street residential area over bridge. 10. James Street, Nelson Street, Hinemoa Street, Stewart Street.