WAERENGA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 213, 29 September 1916, Page 3

WAERENGA.

WHANGAMABINO BOAD BOABD.

MONTHLY MEETING. The regular monthly meeting of the above authority was held on the Bth inst, when Messrs J. Sampson (chairman), H. Hall, D. Shanks, J. Keith and J. Taylor, with the clerk and ongineer, Mr Geo. Herbert, C.E., attended. A numerously signed petition, requesting that thoTe Kauwhatft hill, on the main Te Kauwhata-Waerenga road, of about 1"> chains, should be regraded before being metalled, was forwarded by ratepayers of the To Kauwliata district. The petition sot forth that the groat bulk of the trattic to and from the Te Kauwliata railway station passed over the road

was already worn through and repairs would be necessary, the additional expenditure -f rf grading it would be less than if a well-metalled road had to be regraded.—On going into the cost. which was estimated by the engineer at £l3O, members considered that the Board's financial position would not allow of the work to be undertaken, and the clerk was instructed to reply accordingly, but further to state that the Board would be pleased to consider any offer of assistance from the ratepayers. It was resolved to call tenders for formation work in the township of Bangiriri and on Traver's road.

Very necessary repairs, to cost £3O, aro.bfing effected on tho main Te Kauwhata-Waerenga road. Mr J Dimock, who is leaving the district to reside at Huntly, was entertained at a social evening, given by Mr and Mrs Chas Teddy, at their home, on Friday evening last. There was a large assemblage present. The sources of amusementcards, bagatelle and dancing—helped to pass away a most pleasant evening, which was interspersed with several agreeably rendered musical items. Mr Dimock made himself distinctly popular in social circles by at all times being agreeable to provide the music thereto. His de parture will consequently be felt in the district.

A painful accident befel a returned soldier, named Taylor, on Mes3rs Grimwade Bros', farm on Tuesday last. He was sharpening an axe in a vice with a file when apparently by the force put on the axe it became displaced and fell, the blade making a .deep inroad into the wrist of Taylor's left hand, severing an artery. During the interval of three hours that elapsed between the time the accident happened and until the wound'was temporarily dreased by Mr Unas. Teddy, the unfortunate man lost a good deal ot bluod. He left by train for Pukekohe later in the day, and after reviving meriieal attention et the hands of Dr A. Bronte he was sent to tha Auckland Public Hospital. Messrs Ambury and Co. were obliged to close down their creamery recently by reason of the suppliers going In f«r home separation. Aa tha result of the visit of Mr 'Jreville, the editor of the "New Zealind Dairyman," to the district on Wednesday last, it is understood that there is a likelihood of a cheese factory being erected. With a view of giving tutther consideration to the request for the removal to other sites of the Waerenga and Ukaeria schools, Messrs Auld and Banks, members of the Auckland Education Board, paid a visit to those districts on Wednesday last and decided on a site about one hundred yards from the Waerenga store for the Waerenga school, and at Elliott's corner for the Ukaeria school. Both selections , are to be submitted to the Board for approval. The erect ; on of a new wharf and shed at the Kopuka landing was completed on Saturday last by tfce contractor, Mr H. Waterhouse who was engaged by the Waikato County Council.

Another of Mr Carter's sons, Charlie, offered his services tj the military authorities for active service, bat not being the nectssary age he was rejected. Two of Mr Carter's sons are already in the firing line. Mr J. Keitb has enlisted and is in camp, and Mr A. Freegcrd went to Auckland on Wednesday last with a view of enlis-ing. Mr Jim Elliott has ilso expressed bis intention to jun the colours.

A sawmillwg plant has commenced operations in the bush on the Waipuna Gorge. The district ia in a very healthy condition. Preparations for the sewing of turnips are in full swing, while already there are quite a number of oat, soft turnip and pea crops in. The latter crop is becoming very popular for pig feed, haymaking and ensilage. In one instance five acres had been put down in peas.