BRUNNER NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 13 July 1901, Page 2

BRUNNER NOTES

[our own correspond snt.]

The Railway Department have removed the siding from the Wallsend Mine which has been unused since the stoppage of the mine about ten years ago. I learn that Mr Tayloy tried to purchase it but it being owned by the Foundry at Greymouth he could not, as they intended to lay it down at their works.

Iha work of repairing the Wallsend Taylorville footbridge is progressing very slowly, not through any fault of the workmen, but through the weather. It is cruel to ask men to face it at the present time. If the work was done in the Summer fully a third more value would bo obtained and that with less risk and inconvenience to the workmen. Mr Whitfield who is in charge, has a most difficult task in hand, but is doing as well as can be expected.

The bore bole at the Brunner mine is down about 300 ft, but Dobson bore for the past two weeks has been at a standstill through losing their diamonds. It is becoming a very expensive undertaking having the plant and mens’ wages going on, and no boring being done. The Harbor Board must be very lax in not hayiug a supply on hand, so as to bo prepared to keep the machinery always moving. I have just learnt that a fresh supply of diamonds has arrived, and a start will be made to bore.

A rather painful accident happened in the Brunner mine yesterday morning to a miner named Robert Wilson. It appears he was holding back a truck of coal going down an incline, when the wheels came off the rail, dropping on to his big toe, and crushing it badly. Doctor Moßrearty was at once sent for and removed a portion of the toe, and the sufferer is doing as well as can be expected.

General satisfaction is felt in the district at having at last secured a representative on the Grey Harbor Board, and especially at the appointment of Mr Robert Russell, who occupies the position of Mayor, a practic miner and a most capable and energetic citizen, and one who will give sa'isfaction to the whole of the Coast.

During the time the meeting was being held last evening re the reception to the returning troopers, Mr Russell received official notice from Government that he had been chosen a member of the Harbor Board, Those present congratulated him on the honor confirmed upon him and the district, and that it was only justice to the district, but general regret was expressed at the non appointment of Mr Kettle who is looked upon by a’l the residents here as one of the most energetic and conscientious members of the Board. Mr Russell in thanking those present for their kind expressions thought that he should have teen asked would he accept it. If it was not for the sake of the district ho would hardly accept, at the same time ho was sorry that Mr Kc-tilc was not re-appointed. He could assure those present ho would his best endeavors to give satisfaction.

The Brunner News which has ceased pubb’eation since January last, reappears next week under the management of Messrs Kitson and Co., of the Charleston Herald.

At a largely attended meeting of the Troopers reception committee, held last evening, the various sub committees gave in'their reports. It was decided that provision would be made for at least eighty couples, that the charge for admission be double, G/- single 4/- extra lady 2/G. The ladies’ committee have the refreshment part in hand, the volunteers the decorations, Mr Bussell the music. Mr McCormack agreed to act as M. C. The date was held over until d was definitely decided the date on which the troopers will arrive in Brunner. The Miners’ Union have decided to have a half holiday on the day they arrive. Judging from (he enthusiastic manner in which the various committees arc taking the matter u]i, it will be one of the most elaborats socials ever held here.

Mr Thomas Moore, one of our leading amateurs, is importing from America one of (ho most up-to-date phonographs made. As the genial Tom is always to the fore in assisting at ourlocil entertainments, no doubt the public will have the pleasure of hearing it.

After waiting for a considerable time the medals to be distributed to the scholars attending the various schools in the district came to hand yesterday, and will shortly be distributed amongst the children. Doctor Cran, the newly - appointed medical officer 10 the Miners Union, cannot arrive for at least a month yet to take up his dutiesj In the meantime Doctor James M’Brt arly is staying on until Dr. Oran’s arrival. At the S.M. Court yesterday, before Messrs Parkinson and Ward, J. P's, the only case dealt with was Delaney and Co. v. P. Egan junr, claim for £i 16s Id meat supplied. Judgment by default with costs ss,

The residents of the district will regret to learn that Mr Edgar the courteous "Postmaster hero leaves at the end of the present month to take up a similar position at Clyde, Otago. It is at his own request that ho is being removed, at which I ~m not surprised considering the condition of the Post Office. About fifteen years ago the building was used as a stable, and it is in a draughty and leaky condition, and is a disgrace to have men in such a building. The residents for some time have been promised a now office, but it is shelved, ponding the selection of a site.