WEST COAST NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22517, 27 September 1938, Page 4

WEST COAST NEWS

ELECTRIC POWER

DISTRIBUTION ON WEST COAST CRITICISM BY FARMERS' UNION •'That the Government be asked to take over the distribution of electric power in Westland and that sparselypopulated areas be reticulated" was a remit; sponsored by the Hohonu branch, which was discussed at the quarterly meeting of the West Coast Provincial District of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, held recently at Greymouth. Mr W. E. Norton preSl lt was time the Government took over said Mr D. Jellie (Arahura branch;, who moved the remit. He believed in the equality of sacrifice, said Mr H. G. Carter (Ngahere branch), and he had advocated such a proposal for many years. Opposition to it had come from technical experts who seemed mainly concerned to get revenue-producing lines erected. The matter should be considered from a national aspect. In the district he represented, said Mr J. Baird (Rotomanu branch), farmers were tired of being asked to give guarantees before power was brought to them. It was a shame that the people of the Teremakau district were unable to get power. All reticulation, it was explained by the secretary (Mr J. Mulcare). had to be done from loan money, and the Loans Board insisted on guarantees being provided by the people in the area which it was proposed to reticulate, it was impossible to carry out the work from revenue. The remit was carried.

MAGISTRATE'S COURT

SITTING AT GREYMOUTH For stealing on September 23 at Lyttelton, a bicycle, valued at £9 7s fad belonging to A. R. Mutton, Henry Percival Browne, a seaman, aged 34 years, was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence in two years if called upon, by Mr Raymond Ferner, S.M., in the Magistrate's Court at Greymouth yesterday. Browne, who elected to be dealt with summarily, pleaded guilty. 1 A statutory first offender for drunkenness was fined ss. Two statutory first offenders, for having been oji licensed premises after hours, were each fined ss. Raymond Bellis. a cyclist, for failing to give way to traffic on his right al an intersection, was fined 10s. Lindsay Thomas Joseph, for driving a car without having a licence, was fined £l. _ tj ,_. , . On a similar charge, Donald Minchm was fined £l. r „. For falling to carry a warrant of fitness in his car, John Alfred Airey was fined £l. George William Muir, a labourer, aged 25 years, and John Hagen, a sawmill hand, both pleaded not guilty tc charges of behaving in a disorderly manner while drunk on Saturday night last, and with assaulting David Henry Gleghorn, pie-cart attendant. Mr W Douglas Taylor appeared for accused, each of whom was fined £1 on the first charge and £2 on the second. An order was made awarding Cleghorn half of the fine imposed on Hagen on the second count.

For failing to enter fully in a report book a,record of the presence of inflammable gas. discovered during his inspection of the mine, on July 29, William Hughes, fireman-deputy at Kaye and party's coal mine at the Ten-Mile was fined £3. Although Hughes had not made the entry required by law. ■aid the Inspector of Mines (Mr "W Parsonage), who prosecuted, after hr found the gas he had fenced off the working place in the mine to prevenl anyone entering it with a naked light

TENDERS APPROVED For the building of an overbridge at Nelson creek, on the Grey-Weheka State highway, the tender of Messrs Bruhn and Hendry, at the price of £1489 7s has been approved bv the Public Works Department. Other tenders for work on the West Coast, which have been approved by the department are—Erection of cottage for surfaceman at Arthur's Pass £406. to F. G. Wilkins; crushing and metalling at Waimangaroa, on the West port-Karamea State highway, £ 1887 10 to A. Mockett and Sons; erection of three bridges, Weheka-Bruce Bay or the Main South road. £3670, to Shirley and Chapman.

NEW HEADMASTER AT REEFTON

The Reefton District High School Committee has been advised by the Nelson Education Board that Mr J. Dickie, M.A., of Marlborough, has been appointed headmaster of the Reefton District High School, in succession to Mr F. S. Hayes, who has removed to Featherstbn. Mr Dickie will start duty on October 3. t —_ SHIPPING PORT OF GREYMOUTH (THE PRESS Special Service.) GREYMOUTH, September 26. The Totara sailed on Saturday night with coal for Miramar. She will leave Wellington to-night for Greymouth to load timber for Petone. The Kartigi sailed on Saturday night for Miramar and Wellington. The Tltokl arrived last night from Picton and is loading for New Plymouth and Tarakohe. She will return on Saturday to load for Tarakohe, completing at Westport. The Gabriella arrived last night from Lyttelton and is loading coal and timber for Miramar and Wellington. The Kalingo will complete loading -for Sydney and Newcastle to-day and is expected to sail at midnight. The Kiwitea arrived last night from New Plymouth and is loading coal and timber for Auckland. The Waimea has been delayed at Wanganui and is expected to arrive on Thursday to load timber for Port Walkato. The Kakapo is due on Thursday from Auckland with cargo and will load coal and timber for Wellington. The Karepo is expected to arrive on Saturday from Wellington to load coal for Portland. The James Cook left Sydney last Wed- i nesday. She is due here with 1000 tons | of machinery, general cargo, and poles, j about October 7 to load for Sydney and Newcastle. A Union Company steamer is due at Greymouth on October 10 to load timber for Melbourne and Adelaide. PORT OF WESTPORT [THE PRESS Special Service.] WESTPORT, September 26. The Kaikorai arrived this morning from Auckland and will load for Lytteltoh when coal becomes available. "" The Kaimai is due from Wellington about Thursday to load again for Wellington. , The Karepo, part-loaded from GreyI mouth, is due here about October 3 to {complete for Auckland.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING

COMPETITIONS AT WESTPORT

J. R. KEOGHAN LEADS IN CHAMPIONSHIP

With 827 out of a possible of 840, and one more competition to be decided, J. R. Keoghan is likely to win the Westport Miniature Rifle Club's championship for this year. He is followed by L. Hutchison 825 and D. J. Cunningham 818. With Hutchison and W. Murray he heads the handicap aggregate with 827. In the second shoot of the sixtn competition N. Perkins and Hutchison, both on scratch, scored 69. Keoghan and Cunningham, also on scratch, scored 67 each. Other marksmen well up on the list were G. Lineham, 68, 1— 69: R. Marshall, 68, 1 —69, and J. Hutchison, 67, 2—69. In the third shoot of the same competition J. R. Keoghan scored 70, a possible. He was followed by W. Murray, 67. 2—69, G. Lineham, 65, 4—69, and H. Oakley, 63, 6—69.

INANGAHUA CLUB'S SHOOT

The weeklv shoot of the Inangahua Miniature Rifle Club was held at Reefton. The following were the scores:— B. Alborn 68. R. Cairns 68. R. Hobbs 68, F. Hoy 68, W. King 67, O. Collins 68. W. Gore-Porter 66. W. Russell 66, J. Morris 62, C. Butcher 65. W. Fairhail 65. G. Crossman 59, J. Lawry 57, P. Gilroy 57, J. Austin 55. D. Blackadder 54. GOOD WEATHER AT WESTPORT CARTERS' BEACH BECOMING VERY POPULAR

The people of Westport took advantage of the summery conditions prevailing at Westport over the week-end and Carter's< beach especially was well patronised. There were dozens of surf bathers for so early in the season, giving added evidence of the district's mild climate. The beach, with playing areas prepared and splendid roads constructed, will be very popular this season. . . There has been mild heat since Friday, and the good weather may continue for some time.

CRICKET | RAILWAY CLUB FORMED AT WESTPORT " i After the success of the Rugby team formed this year, a Railway Cricket Club has been formed at Westport. i The following officers were appointed * recently:—Patron, Mr J. F. G. RasI mussen; president, Mr A. Cosgrove; vice-presidents, Messrs R. Cunliffe, W. Gadd, J. McLennen, R. Mulholland. W. Spence, L. Voyce,. T. Brown, G.. Newman, J. Daily, T. Methven. M. McCormack, A. Morley, A. Colvin, J. Kilkenny, F. Slee, F. McDonald, and Mrs J. Huddlestone; club captain, Mr H. Lane; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. Mason; delegate to Buller Association, Mr Mason; selectors, Messrs Lane. W. Ryan, and Mason. \ It was decided to enter a team in the Bullet- competition, and play a friendly match with Birchfield on October 9. OBITUARY MR M. H. REEDY

The desth occurred in the Buller Hospital on Saturday of Michael Henry Reedy, aged 71. one of the best-known and most highly esteemed residents of Westport. A native of Ross, he worked as a miner at Denniston for many years, and later joined the staff of the Westport Harbour Board. He then started business as a coal dealer at Westport, but. for some years had been living in semi-retirement. In his younger days Mr Reedy was, a keen sportsman, winning a big reputation as a wrestler. In later years he took a considerable interest m horse racipg. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs R. Reilly (Wellington). Messrs Jack Reedy (Westport) and William Reedy (Petone) are brothers, and Mesdames Stewart (Wellington) and Price .Christchurch) and Miss N. Reedy (Westport) are sisters. There v/as a large attendance at the funeral at the Orowaiti cemetery on Sunday. The Rev. Father E. Phelan conducted the services at St. Canice's Church and the graveside. The bearers were Messrs W. and J. Reedy, LO'Neill, and H. P. Rasmusseri. MRS A. E. REID Mrs Annie Eliza Reid, aged 79, died at her residence (Westport) on-Sunday. She was- a highly-respected citizen of the town for many years. A native of Guernsey (Channel Islands), she came to New Zealand 63 years .ago. She leaves two sons, Messrs William Reid (Westport) and Arthur Reid (North Island). Mr F. Knight (Westport) is a stepson. MRS A. M'KINLAY Mrs E. 'R. Fox (Westport) received advice yesterday of the death of her sister, Mrs Annie McKinlay, at Hikurangi. Mrs McKinlay was born at Charleston 64 years ago, but later went to Coromandel, thence to Drury and Hikurangi. She is survived by her husband and family of 10. Mr John Byrne (Westport) is a j brother of Mrs McKinlay. . | CALL TO FIRE AT WESTPORT i ' • j When the Westport Fire Brigade was called to a- fire at X»r B. HayMcKenzie's residence (Westport) on Sunday its services were not required. The fire was caused by a faulty gasring tube, and- was extinguished before the brigade's arrival. MINER INJURED BY FALL OP COAL Mr' H. Pearson is ah inmate of the Denniston Hospital suffering from slight leg injuries and abrasions caused through being caught by a fall of coal in the Coalbrookdale mine. Has condition is satisfactory.

DRAWN MATCH AT REEFTON

REPRESENTATIVE RUGBY LEAGUE

INANGAHUA AND WEST COAST

In bright sunshine, before only a fair attendance at Reefton on Sunday afternoon, the Inangahua senior representative League team drew with the West Coast representatives. . Spectators looked for bright football, but the display of both teams was disappointing, and only in flashes did either side show representative- standard. The West Coast backs showed up well and their handling at times was brilliant, but dropped passes and wild throwing about of the ball characterised the play of both sides. Inangahua lacked combination, though their tackling was deadly and steady. The score was 13-all, and at halftime 10 to 6 in West Coast's favour. The absence of Scott, Watson, and Lockington did not help the Inangahua team. The repeated dropping of the ball and fumbling in passing rushes lost both sides several scoring opportunities. Scrums were even in the hooking of the ball, but the efforts of the back rankers of both teams to open up play were stopped by the spoiling tactics of their opponents. For West Coast, Kirk, Crowe, and O'Donnell scored and Kirk and Crowe converted. For Inangahua, Orsborn and Joblin scored and McKenzie converted, and he also kicked a goal from a free kick awarded against West Coast. In the latter stages of play West Coast dominated and held the territorial advantage, though just before the iinal whistle Inangahua, in a burst of brilliance, broke away and a desperate struggle near the corner saw West Coast hard pressed. They were compelled to force down to relieve. Mr C. McElwee was referee.

RUGBY FOOTBALL

THIRD GRADE TEAM CHOSEN MATCH AT HOKITIKA The following ./est Coast representative third grade Rugby team has been selected to play Hokitika at Hokitika on Saturday next:—Full-back, A. McHugh (Blaketown); three-quarters, Kennedy (Celtic), Righton (Star), and Dwyer (Celtic); five-eighths, Parry 'Technical) and Dewar (United), vicecaptain; half-back, Moreland (Blaketown); forwards, Clancy (Celtic), Ross (United), and Harrington (Blaketown), front row; Shannon (Technical) and Henderson (Technical), captain, locks; Panther (Blaketown) and Leach (United), breakaways; Roper (Celtic), back row. Emergencies: Gifkms (Blaketown) and Kerr (United), backi; Smith (Blaketown) and Crankshaw (United), forwards.

WESTPORT OLD BOYS' ANNUAL FUNCTION

The Old Boys' Football Club held its annual smoke concert at Westport on Saturday night, when Mr P. Smith presided over a good attendance of members and friends. Mr R. Butterfield proposed the toast of the Old Boys' Club, congratulating the senior team on winning the Buller championship and Albion Cup, and the junior team on winning the championship. Mr F. Kaye (club captain) replied. Messrs J. Connelly (White Star), T. Phibbs (Westport), and V. Goodall (Rovers) replied to the toast "Kindred Clubs," proposed by Mr C. M Robertson, and Mr Robertson responded to the toast to "The Buller Rugby Union." . . A special toast, "Rugby Administrators," proposed by the chairman, was responded to by Messrs W. Craddock (secretary of the Buller Rugby Union), J. Mason, A. Dey, and V. Goodall. Other toasts honoured included "The Referees," "Kindred Sports." "The Club's Only Life Member." Mr R. Wood responded to the last-named toast.

Several speakers commented on the success of the Westport team in the Albion Cup final that afternoon, and hearty congratulations were etxended to Mr R. Butterfield (Westport captain), who was, present.

PERSONAL NOTES GREYMOUTH Mr and Mrs H. McGlashan have returned from Wellington. Mr W. F. Harley has returned alter a visit to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs R. R. King have returned after their tour of the South Island. _ Miss E. Fahey (Dunedin) has arrived at Greymouth where she will reside. The Right Rev. Dr. M. J. Brodie. Catholic Bishop of Christchurch. left yesterday, on his return to Christchurch. , ; , , Mrs H. A. Read has returned tc Christchurch. ■ Mr and Mrs R. Gilligan yesterday returned to Christchurch . Mr S. C. Anderson, of Christchurch, is oir a visit to his parents, Mr and Mrs J. H. Anderson: Preston road. . Mr S. Freeman, Dominion organising secretary of the Young Farmers Clubs, left yesterday for Christchurch. Mr C. C. Mosley. of the Cobden Engineering Company, has accepted the position of engineer to the Blackwater Mines, Ltd., Waiuta. Dr. H. C. Barrett and Mrs Barrett were entertained to a farewell social and dance by the nursing staff of the Grey Hospital, before they left for New Plymouth. For the staff, the Matron (Miss N. Moffatt) presented Dr and Mrs Barrett with a camera and a silver entree dish. • WESTPORT ' i Mr J. Rogers (Nelson)* is visiting re- i lations at Westpdrt. Mr and Mrs N. Gillespie (Auckland) are visiting relations at Westport. Miss E. Joyce, who has been spend--ing an extended holiday with relations at Westport, has left on return to Wellington. Miss M. Hodgson (Westport) has left to take up residence at Christchurch. Miss C. McCubbin (Wellington) will arrive at Westport this week to take up a position. Mr J. Adamson (Greymouth) has arrived at Denniston to take up a position with the Westport Coal Company.

DREDGE WORKER INJURED

Joseph Byrne, jun., a young man employed on dredge construction work at Ikamatua, fell from the superstructure on Saturday afternoon and suffered a broken leg. He was brought to Inangahua Hospital after being given first-aid by Dr. Wicken.