MOTORING INTERESTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26622, 19 November 1947, Page 3

MOTORING INTERESTS

North Otago Association Mr A. C. Taylor was in the chajr at the monthly meeting of the North Otago Automobile Association on Monday night. The South Island Motor Union wrote advising the part played by its president in obtaining a trial of rationing of petrol through companies and retailers, and asking the association to urge members to conform to this system.—Received. The union also advised that the council considered that a grant of £SO should be made in respect to the representative of the South Islands Travel Association appointed in Auckland, but also considered that all associations might contribute towards the grant on a pro rata basis, since the project was in the interests of the South Island as a whole.—lt was decided to contribute on a membership basis, provided other associations joined in. Mr J. H. Main wrote recommending the executive to give consideration to submitting amendments to the rules governing the nomination and election of officers and members of the S.I.M.U. Executive.— Held over until Mr Main attends the meeting of the executive.

Mr T. Mitchell reported on an interview with Cr A. Wilson, of the Borough Council, in reference to the Medway street section, and it was agreed to write to the council again; explaining that it was not the intention of the association to make and maintain this section as a parking area, but the association suggested to the council this site was suitable for a parking area. It was pointed out this would be only for a short time, as the area was included in the plan for the development of Takaro Park. The sub-committee reported on the furnishing of the new A.A. rooms, which it was hoped would be completed in a fortnight. The sub-committee’s action was approved, and it was suggested that the official opening. take place on a Saturday evening. It was reported that the Maheno bridge was now open for traffic. Eight new members were elected. The use of the motor camp was granted to the North and South Schools for their annual picnics.