MANAKAU.
j (From Our Own Correspondent.) I A public, meeting was held at 1 Manakau last Monday evening, in con- ! nection with the visit of the Prince of Wales to Otaki. Mr T. Clifford acted as chairman. A letter was read from the Chairman of ill" Otaki Town Town Board, inviting the Manakau school children to attorn! the welcome to the Prince of Wales on Monday, May 3rd. The matter was discussed, and Messrs Clifford. W. Bevun and 11. Andrew were deputed to attend a meeting at Otaki to-night (Wednesday) to ascertain details of the arrangements in connection with the function. The meeting ,felt that the Manakau children should go to Otaki, provided they were assured the children would have an opportunity of seeing the Prince, and that suitable arrangements could be made as to transit.
Mr Falloon. of Manakau, received word yes!onlay that his father had died at Masterion. The late Mr Falloon had reached the ripe age of 90 years, and led a most active life until a short time before it is death. Mr Falloon has loft Manakau to attend his father’s funeral.
A new switchboard is being put in at the local telephone bureau. The new board will provide for 5" subscribers. It is hoped that many new subscribers will soon be secured, and an extension of hours will then be assure l !.
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Otaki Mail, Volume XXVIII, 21 April 1920, Page 3
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