Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 267, 1 February 1928, Page 14

Province and Suburb

(From THE SUN'S Correspondent*.)

COMBINED LODGES PICNIC TRIP TO WAIHEKE A very enjoyable outing was spent on Monday by a dumber of the lodges of the Manchester Unity Oddfellows, when over 400 members made the journey to Omiha Beach, Waiheke, per special steamer. During the day a very much enjoyed sports programme was held, both young and old being catered for, special interest being taken in the tug-of-war event. The return journey was enlivened by singing, and Auckland was reached about 9 p.m. MIDNIGHT EPISODE ROCK THROUGH WINDOW The Te Kuiti police are making investigations concerning a report that shortly before 1 a.m. on Tuesday a large piece of concrete was thrown through the window of a room which was occupied by a young man, the guest of a prominent resident of the town. The missile knocked over a flower pot stand and grazed the sleeping man’s forehead. The owner of the house immediately made a search outside the premises, but found no trace of the perpetrator of the cowardly act. The police also searched the vicinity without result, but further investigations are being made by them. WATER FOR THE SUBURBS OTAHUHU’S GOOD SUPPLY The Papatoetoe Town Board and Mount Wellington Road Board areas are at present making good use of the copious water supply under the jurisdiction of the Otahuhu Borough Council. The governing bodies of both districts have made arrangements for the carting of water from the Otahuhu mains, and the residents of the drought-stricken areas are making the most of the opportunity and laying in a good supply. Qn making inquiries at the Otahuhu Council Chambers, a Sun representative was informed that up to the present the local supply is standing the strain well. MANUREWA ODDFELLOWS ANNUAL PICNIC The annual picnic of the Loyal Manurewa Dodge, held at Cockles Bay on Monday, was a huge succes. Two motor-lorry loads of members and their friends made the journey to the popular resort, and a very enjoyable day was spent. The children were well catered for with lollie scrambles and sports* and the adults indulged in a series of water polo competitions. In the evening a very enjoyable social and dance was held. The visitors, who were welcomed by Bro. Craig, N.G., and introduced by Bro. Best, P.D.G.M., included Bro. Perry, D.G.M., Bro. Gubb, D.D.G.M., Bro. MacLeod, district secretary, and Bro. McMillan, member of New Zealand Board of Managers.# FIRE AT WAIHI DWELLING-HOUSE BURNED A five-roomed house in Mackay Street, Waihi, was partly destroyed by fire about 7.30 on Monday evening. There was no one in the house at the time of the outbreak, Mr. Harvey, the owner and occupier, having used the gas ring for cooking about four o’clock and had then gone- to work, and Mrs. Harvey was camped at the Waihi Beach. The alarm was given in good time, and the brigade arrived promptly and soon suppressed the outbreak. Neighbours had saved some of the furniture and part of that remaining in the building was saved by the brigade. The fire seemed to originate in one of the front bedrooms, but Mr. Harvey had used the gas in the back portion of the house, and had no idea how the outbreak could have started. The dwelling >vas covered in the State Insurance Office for £l4O and the contents in the Northern Insurance Office for £l5O.

MT. WELLINGTON ROAD BOARD SUPPLY OF WATER At the meeting of the Mount Wellington Road Board, held last evening, a communication was received from the Under-Secretary of Internal Affairs, advising that the application of the board for special powers, to enable the district to be reticulated with water, was receiving consideration. It was decided to forward a copy of the board’s by-laws to the Ratepayers’ Association, as requested, and also to advise that body that the fence in Church Street is receiving the board’s attention when the opportunity offers. The city treasurer forwarded a cheque for £l9 5s lOd, as the board’s share of the last quarter’s returns of the traffic fees. The clerk reported that £244 16s Id had now been received for the twelve months. The clerk was instructed to write to the city treasurer, objecting to the basis of population being taken into consideration for the allocation of fees for the ensuing year. The clerk reported that since Saturday 8,000 gallons of water had been distributed to residents of the district free of charge, and the circuit of the area was expected to be completed today. The cost of distribution, etc., amounted to id a gallon, and it was decided that any future deliveries be charged for at the rate of Is 3d per 25 gallons. BOXING AT WAIHI TANNER SHIELD CONTEST The Waihi Boxing Association held before a huge and enthusiastic crowd, a very successful tournament in the Academy Theatre on Monday night including a large number of women. The Tanner Shield was contested by teams representing Te Aroha and Waihi, and the latter boys won the majority of the bouts and retained the trophy. Some capital exhibitions were given, those worthy of special mention being the Tierney-Pitcher contest and the H. Broadfoot-Smith bout. Jim Broadfoot, Waihi’s professional champion, gave a willing six rounds’ demonstration with J. Mcucan, of Auckland, which was greatly appreciated. • The following were the results: - Worth (Waihi) drew with Mudgway (Waihi); McConnell (Waihi) beat Harrison (Waihi.); Moralee (Waihi) lost on a- foul to Prenter (Te Aroha); Ryall (Waihi) drew with Stewart (Te Aroha); N. Broadfoot (Waihi) knocked out Humbleton (Huntly); Pitcher (Waihi) beat Tierney (Te Aroha); H. Broadfoot (Waihi) beat Smith (Te Aroha); Davies (.Huntly) beat Meehan (Te Aroha); Zeriovich (Waihi) beat Jensen (Te Aroha); Cliff Broadfoot beat Gee (Tauranga). Mr. Norm. Emmett again refereed and gave general satisfaction. CLAY-BIRD SHOOTING MATCH AT TAUMARUNUI The open clay bird shoot organised by the Taqmarunui Road and Gun Club on Anniversary Day was largely attended* looal shootists being well represented, and outside competitors also ‘ taking part. Mr. A. Robson, Auckland’s crack shot, was competing. The results were:—■ First Sweepstake Handicap, 14 birds, 24yds.—There were 12 entries. A. Dobson, 24yds, 12 breaks, 1; J. McMullan, 22yds, and H. Pawson, 14yds, divided the second and third prizemoney. Second Sweepstake Handicap, 15 birds. —A. Dobson, 24yds, 14 breaks, 1; B. McElroy and J. McMullan divided the second and third prize money. Twelve entries. The big event of the day was the sweepstake handicap of £2, and a cup presented by the Mayor, Mr. G. E. Manson. The event was for 21 birds. T. Worsley won the contest outright, with 19 breaks, from the 11yds mark. J. McMullan, R. Harris and H. Pawson tied for second place, each with 17 breaks. They divided the second and third prize money. Nineteen entries. A fourth sweepstake, arranged on the grounds, resulted: T. Worsley, 14yds, possible 10 breaks, 1; B. McElroy, 2; E. Lightfoot, 3. NORTHERN PROGRESS MEETING OF LEAGUE Presiding pvqr a meeting . of .the Progress League at Whangarei, in the B.opougU Council Chambers last night, Mr. D. A. McLean said the league was needed in the development of the North, and could render unique and valuable service. The tourist traffic was growing, and it could greatly help that, but the staple development the North needed was increased settlement and industries. For the latter there were pre-eminent advantages and grat latent wealth. Regarding settlement, he thought the league could urge the Government to realise the opportunity for opening up areas of second-class land in the North, which the Government experimental farms had proved to be amply profitable, and some scheme of assisted settlement and development could be devised that would ensure success. . They. were, facing .a trying time, and the outlook called for grit and courage, but he was never so sure of the future of the North as how, and in realising that future he believed the league would render invaluable help. Mr. F. A. Jones, Mayor of Dargaville, supported the president’s views, and advocated an organised canvass to extend the'membership of the league. It was decided to call a special general meeting to receive a report of the president’s proopsals and an outline of an expansion campaign. HAURAKI DRAINAGE EXTENDING WORKS Extensive, additions to the Hauraki Drainage Board’s drainage works were authorised at a special meeting on Monday last. Numerous requests for works have been received since the board was constituted nine months ago. but on account of the financial position, due to. the. prohibition on the operation of loan accounts of the two component drainage boards until authorised by Parliament, all these requests were deferred. The works authorised were: The extension of the Orongo boundary drain across the Ngataipua Road; the extension of the dram between Sloane and Jenson’s properties to provide an outlet for the land of Bond and Bell; the widening of the Piako road drain on the north side from Hill’s to Elvin’s; the improvement of the Jubilee drain and its continuation to join with Sloane’s drain; the widening of the Soldiers’ drain; the completion of the south side of Ngatea Road drain; the provision of a culvert under Hamilton’s Road from J. C. Miller’s section; the improvement to the Greenway-Loader drain; the construction of a drain from the Greenway-Loader drain almost to the zig-zag drain and the construction of a drain through Bag-

nail’s, if warranted when this improvement and construction is tested; the improvement to the Te Kauri No. 2 drain, and the removal of the silt from Price’s drain and the Wharepoa Road drain. The chairman, Mr. S. S. Murray, and the clerk, Mr. T. D. Wallace, were authorised to call tenders for all these works when the necessary sanction of the Lands Drai/iage Department had been obtained. The board will inspect the outlet of the Te Kauri No. 1 drain before deciding what wrork shall be undertaken in that locality. The chairman and j the clerk were instructed to interview the Public Works Department in reference to the provision of a floodgate at Wharepoa Road outlet. KING COUNTRY BRIGADES SPORTS AT TAUMARUNUI The King Country Fire Brigades’ Association, comprising teams from Manunui. Otorohanga, Te Kuiti, Te Awamutu and Taumarunui, held its annual demonstration on the Taumarunui Domain, under the supervision of the Manunui Brigade. The results of the events were as follows: First event, two-men, wet: Te Kuiti No. 1, 45 l-ss, 1; Manunui, 46 2-ss, 2; Te Kuiti, No. 2, 47 l-ss, 3. No penalties. Second event, three-men, hose and hydrant, wet: Taumarunui, No. 2, 36 4-ss, 1; Taumarunui, No. 1, 455, 2; Te Kuiti, 47 l-ss, 3. No penalties. The above events were for B teams, those for A teams resulting as under: Event No. 1: Te Kuiti, No. 1, 36 4-ss, 9 points; Manunui, No. 2,38 s, 8 points: Taumarunui A 3,51 s, 6 points. Event No. 2: Te Kuiti, No. 1, 33 l-ss. 10* points; Taumarunui, No. 1, 33 1- 10J points; Manunui, No. 3, 35 2- 7 points. Event No. 3, disabled hose, 5 men: Taumarunui, No. 1, 71 4-ss, 20 points; Manunui, No. 2, 775, 16 points; Te Kuiti, No. 3, (N.T.), 79 l-ss, 12 .points. Manunui penalised two points. Event No. 4, hose, hydrant and union, five men: Taumarunui, No. 1, 34 2-ss, 20 points; Manunui, No. 2, 123 2-ss, 16 points. Te Kuiti was disqualified. Results fdr the King Country Shield formerly held by Te Kuiti, were: Taumarunui Brigade, 56£ points, 1; Manunui Brigade, 47 points, 2; Te Kuiti Brigade, 31£ points, 3. A “smoke concert” in honour of the visiting teams was held in the evon.ing, and was largely attended.