Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 275, 10 February 1928, Page 12

Province and Suburb

(From THE SUN’S Correspondents)

NEW ENGINEER AT TAURANGA Mr. H. Watkinson, district engineer of the Public Works Department at Greymouth has been appointed district engineer at Tauranga in place of Mr. S. Dyson, who has been transferred to Dunedin. Mr. Watkinson will arrive in Tauranga to-day. PAPATOETOE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY A meeting of the committee of the Papatoetoe Benevolent Society was held on Wednesday evening, Mrs. Bewes presiding, when the ways and means of raising funds for the relief of distress in the district during the forthcoming winter, were discussed. A couple of necessitous cases were under review, and help will be given in due course. BIRKENHEAD’S LOAN GOVERNMENT APPROVAL SOUGHT Various schemes necessitating the raising of a loan have been under the consideration of the Birkenhead Borough Council for some time. These have now reached definite shape and approval of the Local Government Loans Board is to be sought in order that the proposals may be placed before the ratepayers. In addition to the suggested swimming baths and boat lockers on the waterfront in the vicinity of the Birkenhead Wharf, and the purchase of a recreation ground at Birkdale, an amount has been included for the improvement of the water supply reticulation.

CARE OF BABIES PLUNKET SOCIETY’S EFFORTS The committee meeting; of the Te Awamutu branch of the Plunket Society was presided over by Mrs. H. J. Collins. Two new members of the committee, Mesdames N. F. Goodall and A. J. McGovern were cordiallywelcomed by the chairman. The Ohaupo sub-branch asked for a rearrangement in the hours of the nurse’s weekly visit and the annual levy payable therefor. It was decided to forward correspondence received from the head office in reference to the the matter, and to invite delegates from the sub-branch to attend the next committee meeting, and discuss the matter further if considered advisable. Nurse McLeod’s report for the months of December and January showed respectively 26 and 17 new cases, 288 and 255 visits paids, 135 and 129 babies, and 32 and 31 older children under supervision. The box donations for the two months totalled £ 3 4s 4}d, which constitutes a record for the branch to date. BEAUTIFYING HOWICK ROCKERY AT HOTEL CORNER A movement is on foot, headed by the Beautifying Society, for the forming of a rockery at the triangular junction of Picton Street, Howick, and Uxbridge Road, the base of which will abutt the hotel property. The society also recommends the transfer of the light opposite the Post Office to the new site, thus giving a larger radius of light. SALES OF PROPERTY The subdivision of Tovey’s property, in Sale Street, is now complete, and 16 sections are on the market. The sale of five sections in Cockles Bay is reported, and buildings are to be commenced shortly. NEW HOWICK HOTEL Mr. Tasker, the present owner of the Howick Hotel property, relinquishes his share in the property on March 3, and it is the intention of the buyer to proceed with the building of the new hotel in the near future. The plans are completed, and the price will be approximately £5,000.

PROGRESSIVE HAMILTON MORE BUILDING PERMITS Angle parking of cars in the streets was recommended by the inspector to the Hamilton Borough Council, which met last night, the Mayor, Mr. J. R. Fow, presiding. The report was referred to the General Purposes Committee. On account of the daylight saving the electricity revenue declined by £2OO in December for lighting, compared with the same month in the previous year. During January 14 building permits to a total value of £5,738 were issued. The Hamilton Borough Masonic fraternity offered £6O toward improving the Masonic plot in the Hamilton East Cemetery. Further action in connection with the Garden Place scheme was deferred. The Hamilton water supply was the subject of a report from the borough engineer, who stated that a new auxiliary pump would probably be in working order on Monday, and suggested the lifting of restrictions when practicable. The increased flow in the mains caused thereby might temporarily discolour the water for a short period again. It was decided to give effect to the recommendations. LEAVING FOR ABROAD WAIHI RESIDENTS FAREWELLED St. James’s Presbyterian Hall, Waihi, was the scene of a pleasant function on Tuesday evening, when members of the church gathered to- say au revoir to Dr. J. M. Cole and Mrs. Cole, who are leaving Waihi shortly for an extended tour of England and the Continent, in search of fresh professional knowledge. Mr. J. E. Slevin, Mr. Pattullo and Mrs. Potter voiced their appreciation of the services rendered by Dr. and Mrs. Cole to the various church' societies, and on behalf of the church members wished them a pleasant voyage. The Rev. McFarlane, in making a presentation of suede travelling cushions, endorsed all that the previous speakers had said, and trusted that Dr. and Mrs. Cole would return to Waihi to an equally pleasant reunion with their friends here. Dr. Cole briefly and appropriately returned thanks for the good wishes so kindly expressed and for the ac- . companying gifts. During the evening musical items were rendered by Mrs. Jones, Miss M. Armour, Mr. "Wadsworth, Mr. G. Armour and Mr. W. H. Armour. CAMP SITE OFFERED TAURANGA RESIDENT’S PROPOSITION At the monthly meeting of the Tauranga Borough Council a letter from Mr. P. Munro was read whereby he offered, a block of land suitable /for camping sites and children’s play grounds for £3,500. The purchase money to remain over for 21 years and bear 5 per cent. interest. tie also stated that, if allowed to name the park, he would make a donation of £SOO for improvements. The site is a most suitable one, as it is on a perfectly safe portion of the harbour frontage. The matter was referred to the Endowment Committee for a report. The Mayor and Cr. lies were appointed to draft remits to submit to the conference of the Municipal Association. RAILWAY CELEBRATION The council agreed to join in with tho guarantee fund for the expenses for the railway celebration and Messrs. Dive and lies are to represent tl.k council on the committee. Councillors Alley and Daines were appointed to act with a commit V* 1 from the Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of improving the sites and the of the same. It was reported that there was a surplus from the amount raised for the unemployment works and it was decided that it should be spent in the metalling of certain streets. To further conserve the water supply photographers and market gardens are to be supplied by meter. PAPAKURA GOLFERS SUCCESS OF NEW CLUB The annual general meeting of the Everslie Golf Club was held in the Broadway Tea Rooms, Papakura, on Thursday evening. The meeting was presided over by the captain of the club, Mr. Agmen Smith. There was a good attendance. The secretary, in his report, said it gave him pleasure to congratulate the club on another successful season. At the beginning of the last season it was necessary to find new links and after considerable negotiation the club was fortunate in securing a five-years’ lease of the Balfour Irvine estate on the Beach Road, and visiting players had been high in their appreciation of the way the links had been laid out. The meeting expressed its high appre-

ciation of the very valued services and many kind favours of its landlord and natron Mr. Balfour Irvine, who had helped the club in every P| ssl | 1 e e The treasurer, Mr. C. S./'±seecne , reported that the financial Position of the club was very satisfactory, the total income of the club being ,j the balance sheet showing a small debit balance. To help the finances for next season the entrance fees and subscriptions are to be raised by 10s 6d each m the men’s club and the entrance fee only of the ladies’ club raised 10s 6d. The number of members in the men s club last year stood at 46, and in the ladies’ club 33. , . , The following officers were elected. Patron, Mr. Balfour M. Irvine, reelected; president, Mr. P. J. Parker, re-elected; vice-presidents, Messrs. C. J. Lovegrove and Heald; captain, Mr. Agmen Smith (re-elected); vice-cap-tain, Mr. C. Wardell; secretary, Mr. R. O'Neill; treasurer, Mr. C. S. Beechey; auditor, Mr. M. O’Neill; committee, Messrs. G. C. Hobson, P. Parker, J. Rhind, C. Wardell, J. Richardson. WOMEN AS BOWLERS TE AWAMUTU INNOVATION With the object of showing some small appreciation of the support the ladies had invariably accorded the club, the Te Awamutu bowlers entertained them to an afternoon’s bowling on Wednesday, when some thirty-two ladies were engaged in rolling bowls up and down the green. Progressive pairs were played, and each pair of women players was provided with an instructor. The afternoon’s sport proved a decided .success. At the conclusion of the play it was announced that Mrs. D. McArthur had won the skips’ division with Mrs. C. A. Davis runner-up. In the leads section Mrs. F. C. Blundell was the winner, with Miss Phyllis North second. The following ladies took part: Skips.—Mesdames, W. H. Wood, C. A. Davis, Ft. It. Henderson, It. Jones, T. W. Gee, D. McArthur, J. Whitehead, E. Bryant, J. W. McCarroll, A. Rennie, S. Clark, Howie, S. J. Nobes, F. McGuinness, H. C. Rainey and R. Noonan. Leads. —Mesdames A. A. Reese, Harvie, Bluck, G. O. Jourdain, R. Ross, F. C. Blundell, J. F. Roberts, C. W. Ricke't, G. F. Smith, N. F. Goodall, A. A. Chittenden, H. V. Nielsen, O. O’Brien, R. Metcalfe and C. Bowden, and Miss P. North. NEEDS OF WAIUKU SHORT ROUTE TO AUCKLAND The Franklin County Council wrote to the Waiuku Chamber of Commerce, which met on Monday evening enclosing a letter received from the Prime Minister, who stated that a poll to have Brown’s Gully Road made>available for traffic having been turned down by the Ratepayers, he was of the opinion that a £ for£ subsidy should be sufficient. The letter further stated that the Waiuku Pukekoheßo&d had been declared a main highway. The President considered that the matter should not be dropped as the Brown’s Gully route would cut off about five miles between Waiuku and Auckland and was a much more suitable route that the one via Pukekohe. The following resolution was carried unanimously: “That this Chamber protests agaist the declaring of the Waiuku-Pukekohe Road a main Highway, believeing that the most direct route to Auck-

land via Brown’s Gully would be of infinitely more benefit to the settlers in the Waiuku District.” It was resolved that a copy of the resolution by forwarded to the Prime Minister, Minister of Public Works, Franklin County Council, Main Highways Board and the Auckland Tutomobile Association. DENTAL CLINIC WANTED On the suggestion of Mr. Jerram it was resolved to ask the Local School Committee to endeavour to have a free dental clinic established at the District High School, for the benefit of Waiuku and the surrounding districts. The President drew attention to the proposal to commence a motor transport service between Wpinku and Auckland. The Chamber re-affirmed its previous decision to give every support to the Railway. HISTORIC TAURANGA TOUR ROUND THE MOUNT The Tauranga Literary and Social Club held an opening, Which took the nature of a tour round Mount Maunganui. This place is redolent with the historical atmosphere of the old tribal days. Mr. J. C. Adams, who is w'ell versed in its history, accompanied the party, and pointed out the historical sites. A most interesting and enjoyable afternoon was spent. MAGISTRATE WELCOMED Mr. S. L. Paterson, the newly-ap-pointed stipendiary magistrate for the Bay of Plenty circuit, took his seat on the Bench for the first time at Tauranga yesterday morning. Mr. Sharp, on behalf of the Bar, extended a welcome to Mr. Paterson, and expressed the hope that he would continue to occupy the position for a long period. Mr. Paterson thanked the Bar, and was confident a pleasant and harmonious feeling would always exist between Bar and Bench. OTAHUHU BUSES CANNOT START FROM QUEEN STREET MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION The matter of allowing the traffic inspector to visit Ellerslie, to cope with the question of overloading on motorlorries, was referred by the Otahuhu Borough Council, which met last night, to a special committee, to confer with the Papatoetoe and Manurewa Town Boards. Advice was received from the Great South Road Beautifying Society that funds amounting to £B6 19s 9d were in hand for the work, and it was decided to forward the names of property owners \wS*>se property fronts the main highway. It was decided to advise the Auckland Civic League that the council will deal with the unemployed question in its own borough. Mr. R. B. Todd and the clerk were appointed delegates to attend the next Transport Licensing Commission. The Post and Telegraph Department advised that they could not see their way clear to erect telephone poles in new roads, before there is any call for them. Advice was received from the Auckland City Council that it could not

agree to the Otahuhu buses terminus being transferred to Queen Street. The postmaster, Otahuhu. advisee that the board’s request for a slot telephone has been referred to the postmaster at Auckland. The building inspector reported th*; permits have been issued during the last fortnight for new dwellings valued at £4,679, and alterations to existing buildings £1,275, making a totalo* £5,954. The pumping engineer reported that for the past two weeks 3,044,000 gallon* of water had been pumped, and the level of the well had lowered lG|ia since January 26. Councillor Clements intimated that the present levs! was sft higher than the correspondtime last year. / It was decided to erect a flag-pol» on the Borough Council Chambers at an approximate cost of £4O. The foreman reported that there an at present 10 men employed on ouu side work, and that the footpath on tha north side of Clevedon Road has been formed and is ready for tarring wben consolidated, 14 ratepayers have been warned to clear their properties el noxious weeds. The sum of £2 2s was voted to the borough council employees’ picnic fund. TAR OR BITUMEN? HAURAKI PLAINS METHODS The engineer. Mr. F. Basham, reported to the Hauraki * Plains County Council, which met yesterday, that good progress was being made with the gravelling of the Kaihere-Torehape road. Three bridges near Mangatarata had been completed and all the work at Coxhead’s, on the WaitakamruMorrinsville Road, had been completed. The Pekape Road section of the Paeroa-Pokeno highway would be metalled this w r eek. The metalling of Moehau Road, Pipiroa, would be commenced next week. The main roads had received constant attention and had been maintained as well as the continual dry weather and the volume of traffic would permit. The roads treated ae an experiment with “Coldfix” were standing satisfactorily. All the bitumen bound roads had been sanded when bleeding occurred. The Huirau Road needed re-surfacing. The engineer was instructed to report on comparative costs of bitumen sealing all the main roads, and continuing with the present method of maintenance. NOXIOUS WEEDS ABOUND The. county inspector, Mr. R- H. Cameron, reported on the excessive growth of noxious weeds on abandoned Crown sections within the county. He also commented on the growth of dany about the saleyards. The Piako County Council advljji that test piles had been driven for tne Maukoro bridge and that the construction would commence as soon as ** Public Works Department was satisfied. The Local Government Loans Bosrt advised that the applications for'Patetonga Riding Roads Loan of £5,300 an Ngatea Riding Roads Loan of would be considered at the next me®** ing. The No. 2 District Highways Council wrote urging the adoption of a syst of county main roads as a meant i lightening the taxation on land ana placing it on the users of roaas. The matter was referred to Works Committee for a report. - Mr. E. H. Walton, chairman, prosw over the meeting