DISTRICT NEWS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4609, 3 October 1923, Page 1

DISTRICT NEWS.

ngatea FARMERS’ UNION. A meeting of the Ngatea branch of the N.Z. Farmers’ Union was held on Saturday afternoon, It was decided that in view of the public meeting to be held on Thursday next, discussion on the Dairy Produce Export Act be postponed. The proposal to obtain about 10 acres of land for a recreation ground was discussed. It was pointed out that Ngatea was practically the only place on the Plains without such an area, and that space for football, cricket,, and tennis was badly required. It was agreed that the branch would gp into the matter and consider ways and means of obtaining such an area. A committee comprising Messrs R. Burke, J. Darlington, W, G. Hayward, and C. W. Schultz were appointed to inspect various available sites, and report to a special meeting to be held the following Saturday. Postal facilities at Ngatea were also -discussed, and it was decided to write to the Postmaster-General and Minister of Telegraphs through the Ipcal representative,, pointing out that it was not possible to do the work of the place in the present temporary post office and ask him when his promise to have a permanent building of adequate size erected would be fulfilled. Al so to point out that telephone subscribers were entiled to a longer service than at present, and to ask when this could be expected.

NETHERTON. FOOTBALL SMOKER. A smoke concent' to wind up the season was held by the Netherton Football Club in the hall on Saturday evening. Mr C. H. Potter, president of the club, presided,, and there were about 50 players and supporters present. Tn proposing the toast of “The Netherton Club,” Mr Potter said that earlier in the season they were hopeful of winning the competition, but after the previous Saturday, the less said the better. In responding, Mr T. Johnson, captain of the senior team, said that it was only hard luck that they had not brought home the cup. Had the players done as well as they did at the end there would have been on doubt of the result. He wished to thank the players fop the support they had given him, and also the supporters of the club. Mr L. Rice, in responding to the toast, said that in defeat the club had found victory, for it was only the postponement of the matches that had caused players to become stale. The rep. matches had kept their opponents in form. Tn responding ,to the toast of " The Netherton Sports and Recreation Club,” Mr D. Anderson said that the people of Netherton had, supported the club splendidly. Over £176 had been donated in the last twelve months. Two tennis courts had been laid down and would be opened shortly. •Other toasts honoured were “Kindred Clubs,” " The Ladies,” and “ The Press.” Musical items were contributed collectively and individually by the North Netherton Jazz Band, a party consisting pf Messrs T. Drake (conductor), L. Fisher (violin), G. Jennings (mandolin), J. Fisher (accordion), T. Connell (Swanny whistle), J. Holes (tin whistle), G. Fisher (bottles), J. Tompkins (piano). Songs were contributed by Messrs J, Tompkins, T, Connell, and W. Trainor, a recitation by Mr C. H. Potter, cornet solo by Mr A. Newton, and an accordian solo by Mr G. Jennings. FOOTBALL CLUB. An extraordinary general meeting of the club was held prior to the social function to consider financial matters. The secretary reported that there was a debit balance of £2 6s in the year’s account. It was decided that a levy of 2s 6d per member be made (the sum being contributed in the room).. It was pointed out that several players had not yet paid their subscriptions. The chairman said that the unions had agreed that no man should be allowed to play in any club next year if he were unfinancial in any club the preceding years. It was decided to pay Mr C. McNeil’s medical expenses. The chairman said that a dressing shed was being erected on the Paeroa ground. It was decided that the cluio take measures to raise £5, their contribution of the £2O required by the union. Mr D. T. Rice and Mr G. Fisher donated 10s each, and Mr GA. Fisher ss, and it was left in the hands of the social committee to raise the balance. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to Mr J. Luke for permitting the club to use his grounds, KEBEFEEHI. STREET LIGHTS. The streets lights in Kerepeehi were switched on for the first time on Friday evening. Lights are installed at eight points on the road from the wharf to the corner at the intersection of the KerepeehnWharepoa Road, the Kopuarahi-Kerepeehi Road. The last mentioned light will prove a boon to night users of the read, as there was nothing to indicate when this awkward corner was being approached.