ALL ABOUT WAIUKU

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 207, 26 June 1914, Page 4

ALL ABOUT WAIUKU

Contini'i (1 from Page 1. Tlic agricultural resources of Ihe di.-triet are immense, and thai great progress is being made in dairying is evident by the fact that the calling of cream to I'ukekohe lias become too much of an undertaking for the New Zealand Dairy Association, and a butter factory is shortly to be erected adjacent to the township. The local branch creameries, Aka Aka and Waipipi, are the two largest controlled by this association. The grazing and fattening qualities of the district lands, where dairying is not followed, are manifest by the fortnightly >ale- held at Waiuku. at which large numbers of slock are sold.

The various church organisations show a live sipiritual and social interest in the people of the district, as revealed by their many activities. A branch of the Oddfellows' Lodge, a Masonic Lodge, and a Debating Society figure among local institutions; whilst among sports and pastimes followed the Waiuku Howling. Croquet and Tennis Clubs get good support : and hunting, football, etc., all have their enthusiastic supporters. LOCAL OOYKIiNMLXT.

In local government affairs a momentous change lias just been brought about by the formation of a Town Hoard district. Cntil quite recently the township was under a form of dual control, Waipipi Road Hoard being the controlling body oil one side of (he main street and Waiuku Koad Hoard on the other side. That this system was not altogether satisfactory may be gathered from the condition of the roads and footpaths. The nrovement to get a town district was inaugurated fully leu years ago, but the opposition was then too strong. About two years ago another effort was made, but a counter petition had the effect of bringing about further delay. With the merging of the Road

Hoards into the Franklin County another move was made in the made in the matter, and as no opposition was shown when the Commission of Knquiry was held recently, the desired separate form of self-government was thus secured. Hy this attainment Waiuku may safely claim to have entered on a new era of progress.

The new Hoard members will have ample scope for their ability. As in all localities just emerging from the rough diamond state there is a considerable amount of Absolutely necessitous work to be taken in hand. What stands out most prominently is the question of improving the streets and footpaths, but (here are many other important matters to be dealt with to make the town bright and attractive and a credit to its enterprising residents. Careful and prudent administration, coupled with a policy of progressiveness, will doubtless be the Hoard's motto right from its inception. Whilst the Road Hoards administrated to the best of their ability with the funds at their disposal (and we are not intending to offer any criticism on their past administration of local affairs), we shall look expectantly and with confidence, along with all progressive residents, for the necessary improvements that aie so highly desirable to the welfare of any community. STREET NOMENCLATURE. One <4 the many matters that is sure to have the attention of the Town Hoard is in reference to the naming or re-naming of various streets and toads within its area. There seems good reason why this should be done. The announcement that our office was in Church Stleel produced quite an argument among a number of local residents, some of whom held that Church Street was correct, some contended that the locality was Queen Street, and other argued that Wharf Street was the proper '•tie. Also in regitnl to the roadway directly in front of our office, some residents claim Howeii Street to be correct, and others say if is Kent St reel. An official designaiici of localities therefore is highly desirable, and this becomes more pronounced with the increasing growth and importance of the district. Doubtless the Hoard will take the question in hand when duly installed in office and thus remove much misapprehension. COXCLCSIOX. 11l conclusion we may say that the appearance of the Waiuku Advocate marks another steppingstone of advancement for Waiuku. Henceforth nil matters of eonscqueiice in local and district affairs will duly receive publication, and we (rust will meet with appreciation Mich as the enterprise i]vseives.