THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto: Public Service. MONDAY. WEDNESDAY. & FRIDAY. MONDAY, JULY 22, 1929. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXX, Issue 5451, 22 July 1929, Page 2

THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto: Public Service. MONDAY. WEDNESDAY. & FRIDAY. MONDAY, JULY 22, 1929. LOCAL AND GENERAL

• . Underground telephone wires have been laid some distance along the Thames road. Eventually all the wires in the borough will be of this type, one of the reasons for the footpaths along the main sti’eet not being repaired being the awaiting of- this work by the Post and Telegraph Department.

The s.s. Waimarie, which has been laid up for some years in the river near the old Puke wharf, has been purchased by an Auckland firm of ship-breakers. After the dismantling of some of her superstructure at the. Northern Co.’s wharf, where she is at present, the old vessel will be taken, to Auckland.

The primary schools Rugby competition came to a close on Friday, when the United played Hikutaia at Hikutaia. The home team again won, this time by 51 to 0. Hiktftaia’s line has not been crossed this year, and in the five matches played the team has put up a total score of 194 points, in winning the McCullay Shield. It is quite evident from the way the boys play that they have been well schooled in the art of Rugby.

The Government is making preliminary investigations with a view to arriving at a decision on the matter' of declaring the Waitawheta Gorge a scenic reserve. It would appear that there is every likelihood of the unique beauty spot being saved.

Through the generosity of bowlers throughout the Dominion the earthquake relief fund should benefit to the amount of at least £750. An effort is being made to have each bowler in New Zealand donate Is towards the fund, and as it is estimated that there are 15,000 bowlers in the Dominion, a handsome addition to the fund should be made.

The following are the headings of articles which appeared in the “New York Times,” under date of June 19, concerning the earthquake in the South Island : “Still No Trace of Lost New Zealand Village. ’Planes Search Quake-Stricken District—Feared 2000 Inhabitants Engulfed.” The story which follows appeared not only in the “New York Times,” but in a considerable number of other United States and Canadian papers.

The Hauraki Maori representative Rugby team to play the Maniapoto Maori representatives at Te Kuiti on Thursday next. July 25, will be selected by the Selector, W. Paetai, from the following : E. Rare, R. Rare, M. Mcßae, R. Tohu, J. Ake, R. Beasley, W. Savage, T. Williams, M Brown, J. Hetley, T. Abraham, J. Watane, J. Cooney, G. Price, N. Davis, Howell, G. Taylor, W. Royal, and E. Robson.

The question of a temporary bridge over the Waimate stream for the use of the schoolchildren in that locality has been satisfactorily arranged. The settlers have agreed to construct the bridge themselves with materials to be supplied by the Ohinemuri County Council.

A policeman who separated two men who were fighting on Lambton Quay, Wellington, the other Saturday night, asked what was the trouble ? Said one of the combatants, pointing to the other, “I shouted a pie an’ a cup ei- corfee for ’im ’cause he said ’e was down an’ out, and’ the blighter goes to try an’ pinch my ’bacca —slipped ’is ’and in me pocket, he did, and nearly got away with it. An mind yer it’s the goods ! National Plug, toasted, the National Tobaccer Comp’ny’s make. I’d on’y just bought it, and if this here bloke ’ad lifted it I’d a-been left all day Sunday without a smoke. So I give ’im what for.” Combatant No. 2 had nothing to say. He was nursing a black eye, Robert smiled. “Go home, both of you.” he commanded, and the pair faded out. “A mean trick,” mused the cop as he resumed his beat, “but National Tobacco Company’s stuff ! —reckon the temptation was too strong.” Other National Tobacco Company’s brands (all toasted) are Riverhead Gold, Cavendish, and Navy Cut No. 3.*