LOOKING BACK

Hokitika Guardian, 29 April 1933, Page 3

LOOKING BACK

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.

From “Gunrdifcfln” for week circled April 2d, 1903.

Rugby.—At. a meeting of the committee of the West Coast Rugby Union the following Koiterangi players were re-classified, as presidents: |H. Norman, E. Smith, F. Amberger, W. Cootes, W. Smith, J. Meharry and G. Webster. Warden’s Court.—The Warden, Mr Acheson dealt, with the following applications this week:—Win. Shannon, ordinary claim, Setldon Terrace. —Adjourned ; V. D. Mabin, prospecting License, ohio Spur.—Granted; G. G’aliari, prospecting license, Wilberforce.—Granted ; R. Stewart, snrrandcr right.—Accepted; Singer and Kul Jen, extended claim, Constitution Flat.—Granted; E. G. Schafer, sawmill license.— Adjourned; A. Bartwigsen and party, certificate of protection.—Granted. Municipal] Elections, —Messrs IT. L. Michel (Hokitika) and R. Allison (Kumara) have been re-elected unopposed to the office of Mayor of their respective boroughs. At Rpss theic will be two candidates for The ' office Messrs T. W. Bruce (present mayor) and J. Gt’immond (ex-mayor). Arahura- Football team.—The Arafceam to play Hokitika juniors on Saturday is as follows:—C. Peebles, D. Freitas, T. George, P. Tainui, T. Freitas, G. Tainui, F.' Freitas, F. Whilcy, D. Thompson, C. Smith, W. Cunningham, E, Keogan, T. Borretti, T. Clark and C. 'Keogan. Emergencies.—P. George A. Richards and J. Finch.

Otira Tunnel.—lt ds’.now practically arranged that the train Tor Otiin on Celebration 'Day will start from Riiatapp at 6.15 a.m.. and from the railway station from Ross to ‘Connect with these trains, and intending passengers should give their names to the driver, so as to ensure the coach proprietors providing the necessary accommodation. School Committees. —The .results of the school committee elections in the district were as follow: Ross — Messrs S. Evans (chairman), Bruce, Comers, • (W- :Seaide, JA Graham, A. Missen and J. -Muir (elected): R. Hirtev, J. Grimmond, J. Smith, I • and W. Jones, J. Anderson, W. Missen, i). Yarmouth and W. Wilson defeated. A rah uya Road,—Messrs W. Jamieson (chairman), H. Hearn, Muir, J. Cropper, J. Cameron, A. Jamieson and A.. : Edwards (elected). Nanicri— Messrs A. Camming (chairman), J. C. Free, F. W. Chesterman, W. Camming, R. Wells. G. -H. McKcnvie and H. Morris (elected). Hokitika—Messrs J. J. Clarke (chairman) A. Andrewes, .E. H. Robinson, H. M. Coulson, J. .Llovcl, C. C. Empson 9: ,'Mr ; . > .SUari.nphj ! .-J,,,lvilJg.'.'hhd' ( ,-W. H. Goodrich.