TUAKAU SOUTH.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 238, 13 October 1914, Page 3

TUAKAU SOUTH.

WHITEBAIT. The present whitebait Eeason ia proving a most successful etc ro far. Large quantities are going to the Auckland market, while the local canning factory has been working day ard night at times, to cope with the supply. Some of the Maoris are makirg good hauls, ard last week some of those in favourable spots were makirg £1 to £2 per hour while the fish ran. Two families caught over a ton in twn half-days, while the tide was in. Last week close on £3OO wouiri be paid cut to the native?. The local tradespeople will fed the benefit. The teasrn came in most opportunely, just as the Haxmilla closed down owirg to the collapse cf the market due to the war. THE RIVER LOW. Owing to the dry spell the liver is vtry low and at low water is difficult to navigate even ti those conversant with it. If the season continues diy it will must likely make a record for a low level. RIVER BOARD WORK. The River Board has started work again ard another groyne is almost completed. There is a difference of opinion as to whether much benefit will accrue from these works. One result will b: thnt the northern channel of the river will to a certain extent silt up unless an adequate channtl is left op:n to induce a current ertough to scour itself. TENNIS CLUB. The Domain Tennis Club has just built a nice pavilion and it is intended to have an opening day soon. MONUMENT TO OLD SOLDIERS, The monument for the old soldiers is nos> erected in an angle rf the old redoubt and a ceremony will be held shortly. The old redoubt -site has been cleared and it is hoped that this old relic of the troubleEome times that our pioneers passed through will be preserved as a reminder to those who now enjoy the blessings of peace in thij new lard of what their fathers had (o go through. As a fort it would not stand long against modem weapon?, bui no doubt in its day it served its purpose.