DISTRICT NEWS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 681, 4 November 1921, Page 5

DISTRICT NEWS.

MANUREWA. Building operations continue to be active, and at the present time there are from twelve to twenty residences in the course of erection in the district. As a result of the “Rainbow Pair,” organised by the young people of the Methodist Church, and held in the Picture Theatre, ‘the church funds were augmented to a considerable extent. One hundred and forty-seven pounds sterling was netted.

Rev. Mr Hinton, who has been in charge of the Papakura Circuit of the Methodist Church, has decided, owing to ill-health, to relinquish his position. He intends, in February next, to take a trip to England. His many friends wish him “bon voyage.” Rev. Mr Haslam, of St. John’s Methodist Church, Ponsonby, has been invited to (the Papakura Circuit. The new minister will, of course, reside at Papakura.

A Fancy Fair, under the auspices of the Church of Englnad, in aid of the church extension fund, will be held shortly. Already the promoters arc showing signs of activity.

The Manurewa branch of the Manchester Unity Lodge of the 10,0. F. will be opened on Wednesday, November l(sth. A large number of district officers and brethren from, various lodges will be pesent. The Jellicoe Estate is being opened up with new roads. The contractor expects to have the work of constructing the roads completed by Christmas. The new Jutland Road is in a forward state. Work in connection with the construction of the high levels overhead bridge at the northern end of .the railway station is proceeding apace. The bridge should be completed shortly after Christmas. The formation and re-grading work or. fche Great South Road, at a point known as the School Hills, is progressing as rapidly as possible,, A commencement has- been made with the metalling at the northern end. The work at the southern end is held up pending the receipt of the £4OO Government subsidy for the work. As soon as this money -is available the work can be pushed ahead and completed expeditiously. Mr H. M; Sineeton. jj'he well-known Auckland merchant,-has acquired Mr Russell’s property, and is now a resident of the “Model Suburb.”

The postmistress (Miss McGrath) is at present enjoying her well-de-served annual holidays. Mr ' V7 oung&on, who purchased Mr Geo. Coxfiead’s fine residence, is now in occupation'., Mr Coxhead is now residing at Kauri, Whangarei, v/here he has bought a property. Manurewa is in need of a stationmaster, but in spite of representations to the authorities nothing of a definite nature has been decided on. *

PAPAKURA. “The water ought to be turned on in six months’ time,” said Mr T. D. Campbell at Monday’s meeting of the Papakura Town Board, when, referring do the matter of signing the contract for the laying of water pipes from the township to the concrete bridge. A tender for (the work was recently accepted, but the contract has not yet been signed. it was decided to get the contractor to sign up at- once otherwise he will forfeit his deposit.

At Monday’s meeting of the Papakura Town Board the Medical Officer for the District (Dr J. Basil Page) reported that there were two more cases of diphtheria in Papakura. This now makes three cases within a short period. One of the victims was a child four years of age. The little fellow recovered from the malady, but was stricken with some other complaint, and he was ordered to the hospital, where he passed away, HliuiKU. ft The Franklin Cricket Association met on Saturday evening, delegates being present from Pukekohe, Glenbrook and Mauku Clubs. Mr E. C. Cuff was in the chair. The chairman reported that owing to no reply having been received from the Auckland Suburban Association in regard to the rules and affiliation, the subcommittee appointed to draw up rules had not been able to do the work, So it was decided to call a special meeting, when a reply was forthcoming. The Mauku delegates spoke strongly .against . commencing matches not later than 2. 'o’clock. It was pointed out. that all the players were milking cows, and if this rule was adhered to, then Mauku would have ,to- withdraw from the competition, After discussion on the matter, it was discovered that the Waiuku Club (whose delegates were nojt present) the prime movers in this direction, and it was agreed that any club playing Waiuku be at liberty to approach them with regard to effedting an earlier start if possible. The draw for matches resulted as fellows, the match to be played on the ground of the first-mentioned team in each instance : - November 12th-—G’enbroo* v. Pukekohe; Mauku -v. Waiuku. November 19th.—Mauku v. Pukekohe ; Waiuku W Glenbrook. November 26th,—Mauku v. Glenbrook; Waiuku v. Pukekohe The second round will be vic~ versa.