PAPATOETOE.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 416, 8 October 1918, Page 3

PAPATOETOE.

The Commission appointed to enquire into the proposed formation of a Town Board district visited Papatoetoe last week and made a thorough inspection of the suggested boundariee.

There is likely to be some keep competition for the election of the seven members who will constitute the first Town Board. Prospective candidates are already soliciting support and rumour has it that at the least a dozen will be offering their services.

Mr E. Kemp, of Otahuhu, has purchased the estate of Mrs A. Harrison in Kolmar Road and we understand it is the purchaser's intention to erect eleven modern bungalows thereon. Building operations will commence next month. This is another sign of the popularity of Papatoetoe as a residential suburb.

The Hamilton Estate property, owned by Mr P. McConochie, has changed hands. The numerous friends of Mr S. Dochertj will be pleased to learn that he is recovering from his recent indisposition and is able to get about again. Private John McKenzie, of Papatoetoe, who was on active service for two years arrived home yesterday. He was wounded on two occasions. Miss E. Haddock, of Coronation Road, who recently underwent a serious operation in the Auckland Hospital is making rapid progress towards recovery.

The official opening of the Papatoetoe Tennis Club's courts on the Great South Road took place last Saturday in the presence of a very large number of enthusiasts, including representatives from the Otahuhu, Papakura, Grafton Road, Remuera, Mount Eden, Onehunga and Greenlane Clubs. The President (Mr Frank Waters) performed the opening ceremony and in the course of his remarks made reference to the surrender of Bulgaria, the liberation of Palestine, and the success of the Allied armies on the Western front. He also stated that 16 of the Club's members were on service to uphold the traditions of the British Empire and added that by the general promising outlook at the various theatres of war it would not be long before the boys would be back again with the Club. Referring to the Club's financial position Mr Waters stated that it was never in a more flourishing condition and despite the war the club had succeeded in reducing its debt by £75, a thing it had never previously done to such an extent. He was pleased with the way the younger fraternity were joining the Club, thereby taking the places of players leaving the district. The first ball was thrown by Mrs E. Wallace and the courts were then open for play. Some excellent games eventuated and a pleasant afternoon was spent Afternoon tea was partaken of and was duly appreciated. Proceedings terminated with cheers for Generalissimo Foch and the rendering of the National Anthem.