The Bay of Plenty Beacon Published Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1946 Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 77, 22 May 1946, Page 4

The Bay of Plenty Beacon Published Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1946

Local and General

Hydro Electric Power In answer to several questions regarding the possibility of harnessing the Rangitaiki River for the production of electric power, the Hon. H. F., Skinner, Minister of Lands, stated at Edgecumbe that he had no report on the project. The matter, he understood, was the object of investigation.

Drainage Surveys Asked when the various drainage surveys of the Rangitaiki would be completed and available for consideration, the Chief Drainage Engineer, at Edgecumbe last week, stated that he anticipated the Te Rahu area to be completed shortly, the Rangitaiki area in October, and the Tarawera early next year. The full survey would be available in approximately 18 months. Ohope Spotlight

Dancing, singing, laughing and “what have' you,” took charge on Saturday night when numbers sought the Cabaret to make merry. Seen to advantage were Mr and Mrs Lynds, Mr and Mrs Harland, Mr and Mrs Rowson, Mrs Cole, Misses Jean Brown, Betty Campbell, Yvonne Lodge, Jeanine Lodge, Jean Grover, Beverley Armstrong, Gwen Zinsli, Norma Anderson, Elva Curtis (Te Aroha), Josephine Anderson, Margaret Eivers and and Dawn Cato of Matata.

Progressive Chambers of Commerce Speaking of the efficiency of Mr D. V. Saunders, and the direct benefit his services had been to the Borough, Cr W. Sullivan, M.P., at last Monday evening’s social gathering, said that it had long been his contention that he had saved the ratepayers annually, more than he was paid. The tactful manner in which a Mayor, together with his Town Clerk, were compelled to act was illustrated by the times when they were bombarded with all sorts of propositions from progressive Chambers of Commerce, each of which had to be courteously received and sifted out.

Responsibility of Local Body Clerks “The occupation of Town and County Clerks,” said Mr D. V. Saunders in the course of his response to the goodwill expressed by speakers at the social evening in his honour last Monday, “is now regarded as a specialised profession. Men are being especially trained for the office, and in accordance with their duties so an award has been fixed for their remuneration.”