PAPAKURA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 8, Issue 475, 24 October 1919, Page 2

PAPAKURA.

TOWN BOARD M ETTNU The fortnightly meeting of the Papakura Town Board was held on Monday night. Present: Messrs Tl W. Jones (chairman), 8. Evans T. D. Campbell, Dr A. W. P- Brookfield, A. Wallis, E. D. McLennan, together with the clerk (Mr A. L. Cooper) The Papatoetoe Town Board wrote soliciting the Board's co-opera-tion in having a much increased suburban train service, and suggested non stop trains between Auckland and Penrose if possible. —The Board thought a better service was urgently required and decided to gupport the request, on condition that support would be forthcoming from Papatoetoe to have the Eotorua express trains stopped at Papakura, on both journeys. It was pointed out that the pre-war train service would be of great benefit to Papakura, and its restoration was advocated.

A report on the proposed electric lighting scheme from Pukekohe was laid on the table, and it was decided that a representative from the Board, attend the next meeting, relative to the matter.

Dr Brookfield and Messrs Evans and McLennan, were deputed a subcommittee to draw up a railway service scheme that was needed for the requirements of the district. It was decided to get up a petition for a branch of the Bank of New Zealand at Papakura. A deputation, consisting of Messrs Jefson, Elliott and another, on behalf of the Papakura Tennis Club, asked the Board if it was possible to obtain about an acre of the Railway Reserve, held on lease by the Town Board, for the purpose of laying down Tennis Courts. It was pointed out that the Courts on the Village Green were insufficient to accommodate all the p'aying members which totalled probably 100, of which sbout 40 were juveniles. The chairman (Mr D. W. Jones), said the Board only held a lease of the reserye for 12 months, renewable. The Department would not grant a longer lease because it may require the Reserve for its own requirements.

On the motion of Mr McLennan, the Board was prepared to surrender one acre of the Railway Reserve, the Tennis Club to make its own arrangements with the Railway Department.

NOTES AND COMMENTS (Own Correspondent')

The town has been in darkness for some weeks, and pedestrians who were forcel to be abroad at night had a very unpleasant experience on Wednesday, especially when wading across the roads where the grader has been at work Surely the Town Board could put down some scoria crossings in the more frequented streets, even if we must continue with lamps unlightel The enthusiasts who are resolved to play tennis are still at work on the new courts at the "Village Green" Three courts are to be put down and fenced and an effort is being made to have thorn ready for opening on Labour Day. Ae they will be open to the public, a long felt want will be supplied. Perhaps the tradespeople will agree to Saturday halfholiday, and their employees will be able to participate in making a strong club.

The local golf club is closing the season with championship matches. The preliminary rounds have been played and the finals will probably take place next week. Some twenty members are competing.

The controversy over the acquisition of land for a Park is attracting considerable attention in the village, and if coi respondents will avoid "mud-slinging" the discussion should do good. It is very difficult to get folks interested in public matters, and when this is settled we hope to see the important problems of light and water fully considered. Some time ago the School Committee had the front of the school ground dug and grassod. With the splendid growth lately, the flowering shurbs neatly trimmed, the place reflects much credit upon those respons lble for the work. Constable Moss, of Otahuhu, is still here relieving Constable Johnston, and all are pleased to see the latter about again. He hopes to be able to resume his duties by the end of the month. Farmlets and building sections are changing hands daily, and much progress is noticeable all over the district. With a progressive scheme of necessary public works this, would soon become a highly desirable residential s -burb.