Westland Branch of Canterbury Progress League.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 May 1923, Page 1

Westland Branch of Canterbury Progress League.

TUESDAY, MAY loth. ’ The annual meeting of the Branch was held at the County Chambers at r 7.35 pan. Present—Mr D. J. Evans, (President), Hon. H. L. Michel. Messrs Jeffries. Mnekay, Bruce. Macfarlano, j I Dull'. Morris, Payne. Pilkington, Butler. Mclntosh, Nightingale, and Dr. Tcichelmann. Mr E. Hoard, Westland Representative of the Canterbury Progress League was also present. Apologies were made for the absence of Messrs Ritchie and Chinn. Minutes of the previous meeting wore read and confirmed. The Chairman welcomed Mr Board on the occasion of bis revisit to the Coast, and conveyed thanks to him for his attention to Coast limiters at League meetings. Mr Board, in reply stated that the Canterbury progress League was considered the most influential body in tbe South Island, and be considered it a great lienor to represent Westland on such an important body. Ho, heartily thanked them for their good wishes and particularly for the honor given him in appointing him their representative. THIRD ANNUAL REPORT. The Secretary read the annual report for the year a s follows: The Excc-utivo lias pleasure in presenting its report, together with a statement of accounts, for tiic yeai ended March .'list, UHIJ. .Meetings have been hold regularly every month, and matters affecting the district generally have boon considered and action taken to give ell’ec-t to the various proposals brought forward, details of which-have been fully reported in tin- papers and are again briefly referred to later. The friendly support and co-opera-tion of the League in Canterbury has been extended as in past years, and the Committee desires to express its appreciation of the cordial terms which exist between I In- executives of the ' parent League and the Westland j branch. FINANCE. During the year, the membership lots ' increased substantially, a number of 1 associations having recognised the good ' work done hy the League in previous 1 years. The increased membership has 1 been reflected in the state of the • finances, and the Committee lias been | enabled to pay up ail outstanding nr- 1 rears of expenses in connection witli 1 tiie establishment of this branch. The 1 accompanying statement of receipts I and payments sets out ill detail the 1 financial aspect, there being a- credit 1 balance in band of C'(! Its Id. 1 GENERAL. '}

The Committee has steadily held in view the objects for which the League was constituted, and has persistently advocated the speeding up ol the com plclinn of works ill hand, particularly the Arthur’s l’ass Tunnel, the South Westland bridges, ami Ihucc Bay Landing. The lack of educational facilities which Inis for so long been an effect of the isolation of West hind has not lie-on lost sight of, and lias been to a certain extent overcome by arranging witli lecturers from tbe centres to visit llie district.

In .May ol last yetn' the organi-ci and several members ol the Canterbury League came across to Hokitika ami journeyed' South to see the bridges under construction, with a view to supporting the requests of tin’s branch for the speeding up of the work, and advantage was taken of their being in the district to hold a conference when the requirements of West land and action bv the League were considered. During the year, on two occasion--, in June and November, members n; the Commitu-e travelled to Christchurch. The occasion of the first visit was to meet tbe Prime Minister witli respect to various local matters. In November the visit was made hy special invitation of the Canlorhurv Progress League to discuss various matters in connection with the requirements oi Westland, the Arthur’s Pass Tunnel, and the Jubilee Exhibition. In January Mr Climie was again in Ihe district and met members of the Commillee and discussed various matters. The suggestion was made that a booklet descriptive of Westland should he issued. The suggestion was heartily supported, and in a short time the booklet will he ready for distribution and should prove an excellent medium for advertising the possibilities of the Coast. ARTHUR'S PASS TENNER. Though many vexatious delays have occurred, with the result tlial the tunnel is still not completed, it is confidently anticipated that in the course of a very few weeks now through traffic will pievail, Midi assurance having been given by .Mr McVilly himself on bis recent flying visit to the Coast. SOUTH WESTLAND.

It is pleasing to note that (luring the period under review (lie Little Waitalui and Little Wanganui rivers have been bridged, and with the near completion of the bridge over the 33’aitnngi the main source of trouble to traffic on the South road will he eliminated. There is no doubt that directly in consequence of the vastly

improved means of communication, tourist traffic will lie attracted in Increasing volume, and greater numbers will he impressed with the vast potentialities of the district. EDUCATIONAL.

Luring the year, following repeated requests to the Department, Messrs Cockayne and Clayton visited and delivered lectures in South Westland, fvokataln, Arab urn- and Kutnara. The lectures wore well attended, and must he productive of beneficial results.

In conjuration with .the Workers’ Educational Association arrangements were made for a series of lectures to he delivered by members of the Christchurch Philosophical Society who came across in two parties and delivered addresses in Hokitika to appreciative audiences.

A very successful Winter School for farmers and students was held in Hokitika in May of last year, under the joint auspices of the Progress League anil the W.E.A. Much benefit was derived by all who attended the school, and it was enthusiastically resolved to make it an annual fixture. The school this year will be held towards the end of June, 2.5 th to 29th, and arrangements are now well in hand. PUBLICITY. Every opportunity has been taken to make known fire possibilities of the district, and the Tourist Department lias been persistently urged to do its share in popularising Westland, hut except for the promise tliat the Minister himself will visit the district in the near future little assistance has come from that quarter. The Committee heartily supported the Publicity Campaign inaugurated by the Canterbury League and a cash donation of three guineas was voted and sent forward.

In this connection, the excellent services rendered by Dr Teichelmann in delivering lectures in Wellington are deserving of the highest appreciation. These deservedly popular lectures wore well attended, and have undoubtedly served to widen interest in Beautiful Westland. A booklet descriptive of Westland is being published, and 3000 copies will bo available for distribution shortly.

This, in short, is a resume of the activities of the League during the

past twelve months, but does- not deal exhaustively with the matters considered. Postal and telephone services, local railway matters, municipal affairs, re-afforestation, and many other matters have come up for consideration and have been dealt with, and the opening era of prosperity offers an ever widening scope to a league of public minded men whose motto is ‘‘Pro-

p-ess.” In conclusion, the Committee desir

to record its thanks to .Mr Board whe has so ably represented it on tlie Central Council ol' the League ill Christchurch. to the Westland County Council for the free use of the County Chambers and to the press for the liberal assistance given on every occasion. LIST OK AFFILIATED BODIES. Westland County Council. J 1 oks Borough Council. Inter-Wanganui Dairy Factory Co., Ltd. Licensed Victuallers’ Association. Hokitika Savings Bank. Westland A. and P. Association. Hokitika Borough Council. Arahura Dairy Factory Co.^Lrd. lvokatahi Dairy Factory C'o., Ltd. Westland Having Club. Westland Trotting Club. The balance sheet showed the receipts totalled C 92 IJs and ex|>cnditurc t-'So 19s lid, leaving a credit balance of CO 1-I.s Id.—Received.

The Chairman moved the meptio

and adoption of the report and balance sheet and in doing so expressed satisfaction that the finances of the Brandi had improved so satisfactorily during the year. The bulk of the liabilities were now wiped out, and it would be possible during this year to liquidate the- balance, and he hoped uLo the Branch would he able to

uake ii more substantial contribution o the League at Cin istchurch. I’eereme was made to the value of the (siting lecturers to the district' and sin ieulnrly to tlie success of the "Win- ■ ‘Scheol, v.liicli it in:- hol ed would ie 1 uprated next month when the. r.ni<tii 1 event would again he hold. Be;rei was. expressed that the Tourist lepai tment were neglecting the disriet. and il was hoped tlmt the pr<>lisied visit of the .Minister would take lave during the year, so that the rcuirements of the plate could he Drought directly under the Ministerial head. Mr .lell'rics seconded the motion, and appreciated the excellent report presented h,v the .Secretary, which supplied such a comprehensive review of the work of the Branch during the year. .Mr Board, supported the remarks of the Chairman, particularly in respect to the Tourist Department, which he considered fully .instilled and stilled that there was some marked neglect in regard to furtheiing the undoubted tourist resorts on the Coast. niuValie hoped that as the result of the better means of communication cast and west | in the near future, the Department j would pay greater attention to the re- | quiremonts of beautiful Westland, j The motion was carried. The Chairman moved that this annual meeting records its thanks and appreciation to the Canterbury I Yogi'es-; League lor the sustained assistance given in regard to Westland rci|iiiromonts during the year, and for the special interest taken in all matters pertaining to the advancement of the lYcvinre. Doctor Teivlielmann in seconding ilie motion. said that the League had ! of particular assistance with regard to the led ares lie had given in Christchurch and Wellington, and lie realised that the League "in. a very important factor villi regard to the pilHicily West lain! laid, in recent times, receive!. Tie met ion was carried . LLIX i illX UK (if ILK MBS. Doet'i Tei hel atau u v.a- ~!.■< (ed I’resident mi the motion of .Mr Evans, second'd Ly Mr ILuce. AL D. .1. Kv a. was el.: ted ,i, ... i’resaLnt on the imuioii of Air Jelfries seconded bv the lion. Alichel. d'ae Ii Lowing were appointed Kxeetil:ve Committee - Ah--is Duff. Unto. D;;!gio : 'a, Wild. Aii ! at. sh. |> .tier. Alr.d aria ne, 1 1 i 1.. Ing t ■ it. i’ayue and Alaekay. ()n iiie motion of Air I’ilkingtun. sceniided by Dr. T. i ileiiliaiiu. Mr .Morris was appointed lion. Secretary and Treasurer. ATr !•'. Bonn! w..s reappointed representative to the Canterbury I’ragie.-s I.vague on the niotiiai of the Mi.n. Alichel. seconded liy Mr Duff. Air .Jelfries moved a vote ol thanks

to the outgoing olii ers, spo: i dly mentioning ihe services of Mr liitebie as a member of ihe Executive. Mr McIntosh seconded. Carried. Tile annual meeting then concluded and the meeting lesolved in '■•munitte ■. l)r. Teielielmaiin occupying the Chair. Minutes of the previous meeting were loufnmied mu! outward correspondence approved. 1X WA HI) COUP KSI >0 X m:\ CE. From the General Malinger, Xow Zealand Endways on the subject of railway freight through the Tunnel, conveyed a decision on lines given verbally to the local deputation.—Deceived. 31 r Board mentioned tliat the Canterbury Progress League had waited on the Prime Minister in Christchurch and a reply of a like nature had been received from the Minister. From 11. Belshaw. Grevmoiith, appreciating the arrangements made for the proposed Winter School and suggesting attention to various details.— Received.

From the Director General of Agriculture supplying the names of Departmental Officers who would be attending the Winter School and giving lectures as might be arranged. It was stated that 31 r Gorringe would give a series of lecture on the care and management of pigs, and that 3Tr FI. 33 ard would lecture with regard to cultivation. In addition lectures would he given by 3hr Cockayne, 31ajor Stafford and 31 r CL H. Holiord.—Received. From the Canterbury College, Christchurch, stating there would be no objection to Professors Shelley and CondlifFe attending the 33 inter school if the Professors could make the necessnrv arrangements to attend, and the guarantee of 240 towards the. expenses of the school would be again ai nilable.—Received with thanks and appre-

ciation. The Secretary mentioned that 3lt Balgleish was at present attending the Winter School at Ashburton, "hich was being conducted by the Agricultural Department. It was resolved to telegraph Mr Dalgleish to secure particulars of the lectures to be given ir Hokitika, in order to issue the syllabus for the term as soon os possible. The

Secretary stated also that tickets were now distributed and available for purchase by farmers who desired to attend the school. From the Westland A. and P. Association, stating every assistance would be given to ensure the success of the school and and asking for details of the lectures.—Received.

From F. Board, forwarding reply with regard to railway matters.—Received; already dealt with.

From the Arahura Farmers’ Union, thanking the branch for the representations made with regard to the widening of the road approach of the Arahura railway siding.—. Received. From L. I.augeson, Chesterfield, asking support in representations to the Government for the expendituie of a vote for a road from Kumnra Junction to Awatuna.— Received. It was resolved to support the construction ol a road from Kumara Junction to Chesterfield in order to give the settlers of that locality, road access to their holdings. From the Christchurch Press Company, quoting for space for advertising in the Railway Souvenir.—Received. From the Bulier Progress League, drawing attention to the extra royalty imposed on new coal leases and asking action through the member for the district.—Received. It was resolved that as the matter was under consideration by the Canterbury Progress League, that action locally be deferred pending a decision of the parent body. I‘rum the Westland Chamber of Commerce, notifying Local Bodies Conference on May JOth at the Town Hall.— Received. The Vice President and Secretary to notify any matters for discussion. From the Westland County Council, notifying grant of £2O to the fund of tlie branch.—Received, with thanks. Mr Board brought up the question ol direct shipping to the South Island and stated a special eonmiiUoo of the League and the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce was going into the question and would report in due course.

The desire was to have more frequent visits of direct steamers to Lvttciton,

and other South Island ports, and to secure to the South Island, a flat rate of freights by oversea mail boats subsidised by the Government of Xew Zealand, and which boats at present touch only at Auckland or Wellington, I hereby necessitating extra, freights for cargo for the South Island. Mr Butler concurred in the suggestion that every assistance should he given from the Coast to ensure cheap freights to Lyttelton, which would largely become the port, of the Coast for all. oversea shipping. It was also pointed out that oversea cargo to Lyttelton would mean increased freight for the through railway, and that the matter should he brought under the notice of ihe Government, so that In respect to future subsidised mail eontracts, provision should ho made for a flat rate of freight to all deep-sea liarhours in the Dominion, irrespective of the mail ports of call. The matter generally improved of action in that j direction, and it was suggested Hint ; the question should he taken up by the ! local Cham her of Commerce. Tlie meeting concluded at 9.1,3 p.m.

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