Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 236, 24 December 1927, Page 10

Province and Suburb

. . (From THE SUN’S Correspondents.)

MOTORISTS’ CAMP WAITETE VANDALISM A despicable act of vandalism at the Te Kuiti Borough Reserve at the Waitete Viaduct, has been reported. A short time ago the townspeople subscribed toward the erection of a cooking shed and conveniences for the use of visiting motorists to this popular camping ground, and these were greatly appreciated by a large number of campers last summer. Two of these conveniences have been practically destroyed, and the iron stolen by some unprincipled person or persons. This act of vandalism has raised a stor mof indignation in the town, and every effort is being made to trace the offenders. GLEN AFTON COLLIERIES

A RECORD YEAR The Glen Afton collieries ceased operations yesterday (Friday) for the year, and will resume on January 5 next year. During the 12 months just finished the otput ran to the very high total of 176,254 tons 6 cwt., the company’s record to date. Facts and figures speak louder than words, and it has to be placed on record that this mine worked continuously throughout the year, with only a few hours lost due to an unavoidable failure in the Supply of railway wagons. Mr. P. Hunter, the mine manager, an dhis staff are entitled to warm praise for the year’s work which has been considerably lightened by the good relations existing between the men and the management.

INTERRUPTED HOLIDAY CAR STRIKES TRAIN / The Rotorua express came into collision with a motor-car driven by Mr. W. S. Higgins, farmer, of Tuhikaramea Road, Claudelands, yesterdav afternoon. The occupants of the car were Mr. Higgins, Mr. F. Brown, and Mrs. J. N. Baxter and child, and was proceeding to Raglan for the holidays. He was driving along Grey Street and did not see or hear the approach of the train until it was too late. The engine of the train crashed into the front part of the car, which was extensively damaged. Mr. Higgins and the other occupants of the car were not hurt.

HOSPITAL FOR PAEROA DISCUSSED WITH DR. VALINTINE The prospects of providing a hospital for Paeroa was discussed recently by Dr. T. H. A. Valintine, Director-Gen-eral of Health, and the members of the borough council. The desire is to induce the Thames Hospital Board, which controls the district, to provide a hospital at Paeroa. It is understood that the conference with Dr. Valintine was satisfactory. INJURED FARMER FOUND BY ROADSIDE A Kopuarahi (Hauraki Plains) farmer and stock dealer, Mr. Alex Flynn, was found lying unconscious on the Turua-Orongo Road on Wednesday night by a passing motorist. He had very severe wounds on his head and had evidently fallen or been thrown from his horse. The bitumen sealed roads are sometimes very slippery for shod horses. Mr. W. Fisher, the motorist, took the unconscious man to the home of Mr. A. Cleveley, Kopuarahi, where he resided with his sister, and then called Dr. E. Roy Lange, of Turua. On Thursday morning the patient was removed to the Thames Hospital, and on Thursday afternoon h*e was still in a critical condition, having only recovered consciousness for a moment at a time. The mishap probably occurred early in the evening, for Mr. Flynn had brought a mob of cattle from Hikutaia sale and had left them at Netherton on darkness coming on. TE KUITI HIGH SCHOOL CONVEYANCE OF PUPILS

At' the monthly meeting of he Te Kuiti District High School, Mr. D. Davidson presiding, tenders for the conveyance by motor-bus of children in the outlying districts were received and forwarded to the Auckland Education Board. Seven tenders for the cleaning of the school were considered, Mrs. E. Cook’s tender of £2 10s a week being accepted. Mr. Hislop’s request that he be allowed to hold his gymnasium classes in the school grounds was granted. The school dental nurse, Miss C. M. Montefiore, reported having treated a total of 133 patients during the past month. The recent installation of a wireless receiving set at the school has proved a marked success, the clearness cf the reception being a gratifying feature.

RESENTFUL BULL TURNS ON FARMER j A bull. which resented being ! I chased, turned on Mr. J. Cassidy on j the road near his farm at Kereone. j } The animal suddenly rounded and ] ! charged the horseman, who became wedged between his mount and a post. His left leg was badly bruised and the flesh was lacerated in places. Mr. j Cassidy is recovering from his in- j juries. CYCLISTS STRIKE CART TWO MEN INJURED While proceeding along the Great j : South Road yesterday evening on a j motor-cycle. Stephen Baldero and , Thomas Stephens, both of H.M.S. Dunedin, met with an accident. The machine skidded on the loose scoria on the side of the road and crashed into a Chinaman’s cart at Penrose Stephens, the pillion rider, received a fracture of the nose and abrasions, and was admitted to the Auckland Hospital. His parents reside on Wheturangi Road, Epsom. Baldero was able to proceed home to Papatoetoe after receiving medical attention.

PAEROA PRESENTATIONS SEVERAL HOLIDAY FUNCTIONS During this week several presentations have been made in Paeroa. Miss Clarence Taylor received a set of silver afternoon teaspoons by the sisters of St. Mary’s Convent for the good work she had performed during the year, more especially in assisting to train the children for the recent church concert. Miss Annie Morland was tendered a complimentary concert. The function was organised by the Paeroa Women's Hockey Club on the occasion of her early marriage. The president of the club presented a canteen of cutlery to Miss Morland as a mark of esteem and recognition of her services as secretary of the club. * * * The close of the present year will long be remembered at the Paeroa office of the Public "Works Department. After a strenuous year of work members of the engineering and clerical staffs assembled together yesterday afternoon to wish each other the compliments of the season. The district engineer, Mr. O. G. Thornton, presided and mentioned that before the New Year several members of the staff would be transferred. Reference was made to Mr. C. F. Ryan, who is under transfer to Whangarei. Mr. Ryan was presented with a solid leather suitcase. Miss H. Hamilton was also the recipient of a suitable gift on her retirement from the service. It was anticipated that many changes in the Public Works staff would be made before another year. .