ATHLETIC CLUB

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22512, 21 September 1938, Page 5

ATHLETIC CLUB

AMATEUR BODY AT GREYMOUTH AFFILIATION TO BE MADE WITH CANTERBURY Immediate steps to affiliate with the Canterbury Centre of the Amateur Athletic Association are to be taken by the committee of the recently formed Greymouth Amateur Athletic Club. This was a decision made at the first meeting of the committee held on Monday evening. Mr T. P. Ryan presided. A sub-committee was set up to make inquiries about a supply of uniforms in the club colours, and Messrs W. Mann, E. Bastings, and J. Lynch were invited to arrange for an examination of athletic equipment available, at the Technical School. In an effort to enrol women members, it was decided to call a general meeting of women early next month. The appointment of a delegate to the Canterbury Centre was held over. The following new members were elected:—Messrs M. O'Connell, N. Kiely, R. Watson, O'Leary (2), C. R. McGinley, R. Watts, D. A. Reid, M. Gough, M. Morel, J. Shannon, J. McVicar, L. W. Pedrotti, J. Dixon, D. Dick, V. C. Gilmore, H. de Freatus, Watson, R. McDougall, A. Stuart, J. and A. Vaughan. It was necessary, Mr Ryan said, that professional athletes who desired to be reinstated as amateurs should fill in and return the prescribed forms immediately. Mr S. McDonnell was instructed to deal with all such applications.

"ELECTION A MERE

FORMALITY"

HON. P. C. WEBB'S CONTEST FOR BULLER SEAT

Stating that the election as far as the Buller seat is concerned will be a mere formality. Mr W. H. Woodcock (chairman of the Westport branch of the Labour Party) said that the Hon. P. C. Webb (Minister for Mines) would probably not spend much time in his own electorate, and his address to-night would in all probability be the only one given by him in the Buller district during the campaign. Mr Woodcock read a letter from Mr Webb saying that he would be visiting Westport to give an address tonight, and the following day would open the new rest rooms at Reefton He also stated that he would be associated with the Prime Minister (the Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage) on his tour of the South Island.

VISIT OF MINISTER TO REEFTON

The Hon. P. C. Webb, Minister for Mines, will visit Reefton to-morrow He will perform the opening ceremony of the newly erected Plunket room and women's rest room on the Bullet road, in the afternoon, and in the evening will be entertained at dinner by the Inangahua County Council.

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WARDEN'S COURT SITTING AT GREYMOUTH Applications wire dealt with as follows by Mr Raymond Ferner, S.M.. in the Warden's Court at Greymouth yesterday:— William Blair Tennant, water-race, five heads, two years, Block 14, Arnold S.D.—Granted. John Bourke, surrender of extendec alluvial claim, block 9, Waiwhero S.D.. four ecres.—Accepted. John Leonard Saunders, ordinary prospecting licence, 16 acres, block 15, Arnold S.D.—Granted. Michael Patrick Comerford and Denis Franklyn Dennehy, surrender of two water-races, each of 10 heads, block 9, Aharua S.D.—Accepted. Nemona Gold Dredging Company. Ltd., ordinary prospecting licence, 63.7 acres, block 5, Hohonu S.D.—Granted. LABOUR DAY SPORTS COMMITTEE

It was said at a meeting of the Westport Labour Day Sports Committee that the Hon. P, C. Webb (Minister for Mines) had given a silver cup for the best decorated vehicle in the procession on that day. It was decided to ask the country union's for definite advice about their participation in Labour Day celebrations. Messrs H. Stephen and W. Woodcock were deputed to interview Mr Webb about special train arrangements for Labour Day. RIVERS SWOLLEN BY RAIN Continued steady rain in the last four days had caused a considerable rise in the Inangahua and Waitahu rivers. Since Thursday last the rain has fallen in heavy showers, accompanied at times by gusty wind, and all creeks are swollen and carrying a large amount of water. There have not been any interruptions to traffic. v SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION AT REEFTON Accommodation at the Heefton District High School has for some time been heavily taxed, and an additional class-room for infants is required. The school committee has approached the Nelson Education Bpard with a view to applying to the board for a grant for a new schoolroom.

WHIPPET RACES SUCCESSFUL MEETING AT WESTPORT - In spite of the unpleasant weather the Buller Whippet Racing Club held a most successful meeting at Gloucester Park, Westport. Results were as lows:—Maiden Flat—Master R. Bradley's Our Pal 1, W. Jenkins's Great Jubilee 2, A. Marr's Sunrise 3. Novice Flat —B. Walker's Great Talkie 1, W. Jenkins's Great Jubilee 2. Open Flat—R. Weekes's Great Knight 1. L. Solomon's Lady Moon 2, T. Jenkns's Rapid Fire 3.

Improvers' Flat—Master L. Scott's Maid of Argyle 1, B. Walker's Gay Talkie 2, W. Jenkins's Great Jubilee 3. Free-for-All —L. Solomon's Corroboree 1. R. Smith's Argyle Lass 2. . Maiden Hurdles—L.' Solomon's Sez You 1.