Mangawai.

Rodney and Otamatea Times, Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette, Volume 1, Issue 22, 30 August 1901, Page 3

Mangawai.

Last week the l< Cornish Arms, 1' at the Hakaru, with all outbuildings was burnt down, nothing being left but the chimneys. The buggy was saved and a few sacks of gum, no other salvage. The property is insured- the hotel for £400; outbuildings, £220; stock, trade, and furniture, £600. Mr. Laycock estimates his losses between £800 and £1000. Mrs. Sarah also is a looser of about £200.. Miss Robertson is leaving the Beach School, at her request, and will take un her duties .at the Town School in Nelson Street, us assistant teacher. She has got the school on well and carries all good wishes for her Mure abode,' from all friends,, Sho -ras always willing to lend her ha ad to any thing for the benefit of the Parish, and her presence, will be greatly missed, by a; laiyc <:xrft? of E^i....!.,. ilr. Rob?rt*:'

has been appointed the new teacher. He has had some four years experience aud holds good credentials. On Saturday 17th. as advertised, a meeting of ratepayers was held at the residence of Mr. Brunton, There was a good representation of ratepayers present. Mr. Wharfe snr. (chair|man of the Road Board( presided and iintroduced the subject for c&scussion, viz. .the advisability' of voting 3 sum of money from the District funds,; towards erecting a bridge oyer the Mangawai River. Mr, Shannon who has worked hard for this object, was1 present and explained -tilings, which up to the present appear satisfactory. The ,m-.etina• was unanimous in voting a sum of money, and all .thought a; bridge ;was required, and would be a: great acquisition ; to ,the neighbour-.1 hood. "• " * It appears #ha£ if a bridge is erected; it would bring .and -travellers more tips w ; ay, ag it. is jthe main road.;| Some think the l^ilro^d ought to be!j first, bp.t both $re required. It is a! curious fact, .that £K.Qse who. hold! any objection rarely appeal at the; meetings called, but veni jthei,r object-; ions afterwards—it appears ; s,o in'ithisl instance, It Is ,9, pity, i#r pfLeiiifcy oi|[ notice was giv.eii, so there is no excuse1! for anybody to say they haye no chance;,' to give_ view* upozi £he.subject. Al proposition w#s njoved., seconded andi carried jifta-uimously, that the sum of! granted from the district funds.