TALK AROUND THE TOWN

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 16, Issue 33, 15 December 1950, Page 4

TALK AROUND THE TOWN

Talk on County Affairs A talk on County matters, was given by Cr W. M. Clark at the half-yearly meeting of the Ohope Ratepayers’ Association. ' A report on six months’ activities was presented. In Hospital There were 103 patients in hospital—one fewer than a month ago • —reported the medical superintendent, Dr E. T. Dawson, to the Bay of Plenty Hospital Board yesterday. There had been 40 births, eight major operations and 43 minor. Collision At Waiohau Mr Jack Penny, a timber cartage contractor, while proceeding with his unloaded truck towards Galatea on Wednesday was involved in a collision with a loaded timber truck at the one-way section of the road at the Bluffs below Waiohau. Both vehicles were damaged Agreed With Plans General agreement with the. board’s expansion plans had been expressed by the Assistant Director. Hospitals Division Department < of Health, and a departmental architect who had visited Whakatane, said the chairman, Mr J. Mullins, to the Bay of Plenty Hospital Board yesterday.

Funds Wanted A canvass of business houses has begun to provide funds for Wh'akatane’s Carnival. Arrangements are being completed for the children’s parade next Wednesday.

Expenditure Approved Expenditure of £IB6O by the Bay of Plenty Hospital Board on engineering services at the domestic staff quarters has been approved by the Department of Health. Ladies’ Night

Ladies’ night on Tuesday finished the year’s business for the Rotary Club of Whakatane. Shoulder sprays were presented to all ladies. An informal social function was held at the parish hall.

Foundation Pupils “Please remember that you have been foundation pupils of this school, that the school despite its immaturity and deficiencies, should mean something to you, you have helped found traditions; the outside world will judge the school by its products as well as by its present pupils. Be jealous of the good name of the school, give your best in whatever capacity you may be serving,” said Mr I. McHarg, Principal of Whakatane High School to pupils who are leaving.