The Bay of Plenty Beacon Published Tuesdays and Fridays. TUESDAY, FEB. 12, 1946 Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 43, 12 February 1946, Page 4

The Bay of Plenty Beacon Published Tuesdays and Fridays. TUESDAY, FEB. 12, 1946

Local and General

Dense Smoke Troubles Motorists

The large fire in the vicinity of Wilson’s Mill has been responsible for dense clouds of smoke pouring down the valley between Te Whaiti and Murupara and motorists report that it is causing considerable annoyance.

Gatekeepers Wanted for Show Gatekeepers are urgently wanted for the forthcoming Victory Show to be held at the Whakatane Domain Grounds on February 20. Persons who are willing to serve in this respect are asked to got in touch with the Mr T, Harlahd immediately. Phone 151. Thanks From Sea Scouts Acknowledging, with appreciation the Harbour Board’s donation of £lO, the Secretary of the '‘Achilles’ {Whakatane.) Sea Scouts wrote at last Friday’s meeting stating that the boys hoped to be able to invite the Board to a display at so-me future date -when they had become more, proficient. Sun Spot Clearly Visible

The spot on the which has been figuring in the news for the past few days ? was clearly visible to Whakatane residents at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening. Tht> huge pall of smoke rising above the hills and overshadowing town made a rtas turn! ‘smoked glass’ through which tdie spa. appeared.-as a blood red ovb. Near £he bottom edge of the ssse, the large spot ccmld be seen plainly.

Show Working Bees

A reminder is issued, to members of the A. & P. Society that important working bees in connection with the preparation of the Show Grounds take place on Februarj? 15 and 19. There is plenty of work to be done and all who .desire to assist towards making the Victory Show the success it deserves to be are asked to be in attendance. A further working bee for the purpose of cleaning up the grounds after the show takes place on Thursday February 21.

Taneatua Gymkhana The attention of readers is drawn to the Taneatua Gymkhana advertisement which appears on page eight of this- issue. A full programme of events is listed.

Water Supply For Heads The Harbour Board has decided to add its identity to those, residents at the Heads who are approaching the Borough Council for an extension of -the Borough water mains for the purpose of giving a permanent water supply to the settlement. Rubbish Depository at Heads In response to a suggestion from Mr J, 'Creeke, the Whakatane Harbour Board at its meeting last Friday decided to provide a rubbish receptacle for the use of the on that area on the. seaward side of the signal station.