Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 279, 15 February 1928, Page 12

Province and Suburb

(From TEB SUN’S Correspondents)

BIRTH ON TRAIN TIMELY AID An unusual incident occurred on the Paeroa-Waihi train on Saturday evening, when a woman, travelling to Waihi to enter a nursing' home, gave birth to a baby girl while the train was between Owharoa and Waikino. A Maori woman, with a knowledge of maternity nursing, rendered valuable assistance and on arrival of the train at Waihi, handed her charge over to a doctor who was in attendance. The mother and child were rembved to a nursing home, where both are doing well.

FINDING WORK ACTION AT WAIHI The efforts of the Mayor of Waihi, Mr. W. M. Wallnut, and Mr. W. Bice, secretary of the Miners’ Union, to find work for the local unemployed, are proving successful. On Saturday both received telegrams from the Hon. K. S. Williams, Minister of Public Works, as follows: “The district engineer has been authorised to place 20 married men on the south end of the WaihiWhangamata road.” Following the message an officer of the department visited the town and made arrangements for the dispatch of the first batch of 12 men to the relief Others will be taken on in a few days’ and with the completion of the survey, the remainder of the 50 men should soon be placed. CHURCH AT KAIKOHE ERECTED BY CATHOLICS Last Sunday was one of the red letter days for the Catholics of Kaikohe when the first service was held in their newly-erected church. Prior to the service the building was blessed and dedicated by the Right Rev. Dr. Liston, Coadjutor-Bishop of Auckland, assisted by the Rev. Fathers S. J. O Callaghan, J- Spierings (Whangaroa), and A. Bowen (parish priest). After the blessing and dedication, Mass was said by the Rev. Father Bowen, assisted by Rev. Fathers O’Callaghan and Spier--111 An address was delivered by Bishop Liston on “The Ideals and Influences of the Christian Church, in the life of the Community.” The church was packed with worshippers, and the offertory far the building fund realised the splendid total of about £3O. OTAHUHU FIRE BRIGADE SUPERINTENDENT’S SERVICES At the next meeting of the Otahuhu Borough Council, the Mayor, Mr. R. B. Todd, will make a presentation to Mr. J. Wilson, past superintendent of the Otahuhu Fire Brigade, in recognition of his 14 years’ service as superintendent of the brigade. Mr. Wilson was one of the founders of the fire brigade in Otahuhu, some 14 or 1& years ago, and to use his own words, “we humped the hoses and hydrants on our shoulders, and ran till we were puffed, and until someone had enough sympathy to provide a handreel.” Keeping pace with the times, the brigade is at present equipped with a Rec? speed waggon, fitted with the most up-to-date fire-fighting appliances obtainable. There is day and night attendance at the station and comfortable living quarters are provided for two of the members. The social side of the question is also well catered for, as the members have a splendid billiard room and other forms of amusement, N.Z. LABOUR PARTY MAUNGAPEEHI BRANCH The Mangapeehi branch of the New Zealand Labour Party held a conference at Te Kuiti on Saturday evening, when Mr. J. Irvine was in the chair. Mr. R. J. Jones, secretary, intimated that the main business was the setting up of a Waitomo Divisional District Council. It was decided to check a rumour in circulation in the Ongarue district that a certain person was to be the Labour candidate at the next election A suitable man would be chosen only by the District Representation Committee. _ _ It was resolved to invite Messrs. M. J. Savage and W. Lee-Martin, M.P.’s, to address meetings throughout the electorate The following delegates were appointed to the Waitomo Divisional Committee: Messrs. J. Irvine, R. J. Jones, C. Croall, J. Jones, Jas. Smyth, Bremner, P. D. Smyth, J. Cameron, G Elliott, and two delegates to be appointed by the Te Kuiti branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants. ■ TRAFFIC PROBLEMS POSITION IN WAIPA Motor speeding on the Waipa County roads was again under discussion at Monday’s meeting of the Waipa County Council. „ Cr. Livingstone stated that sufficient progress had not been made since last meeting. Traffic was going so fast that the roads were being damaged and life was in danger. It was considered that the united action of local bodies should be sought, with a view to combating the speed of motor vehicles, but differences of opinion were expressed as to the limit. Cr. Church thought 25 miles an hour was too low. He favoured 35 miles. The chairman said the by-laws would soon be a “dead letter” if machinery for detecting offenders was not provided. Cr. Peacocke and the engineer were deputed to make a temporary appointment of an inspector. The recent tally taken by the Waipa County Council showed that over 700 vehicles daily, or nearly 5,000 a week, passed over the Hamilton-Ngaruawa-hia Road. These vehicles carried over 17,000 persons in a week, or about 2,400 daily. “Is it any wonder the railways are not paying?” queried the chairman.

DEVONPORT SWIMMERS ANNUAL COMPETITIONS The annual primary schools’ swimming competitions at the North Shore will be held on Saturday at Cheltenham Beach under the auspicies of the Devonport Swimming Club. At last evenings meeting of the club Mr. A. Lane presided and it was reported that about 200 children would be entering for the races, which are classified to cater for children from seven years old upwards. This year the North Shore Grammar School will combine its annual swimming carnival with that of the primary schools, and championship events for boys and girls have been arranged, the entrants numbering 32, several of the competitors being prize winners at last year’s primary school events. In order to effectually cater for all school children at the Shore thei boys at the Takapuna Orphanage and the

pupils of St. Leo’s Convent School are invited lo compete. The Devonport Swimming Club is anxious to promote life-saving- clubs on each of the beaches and is receiving members for the classes. A full-membered water-polo team will be available for next year to carry Devonport colours. - PAPAKURA TOWN BOARD STREET FORMATION At a meeting of the Papakura Town Board on Monday, presided over by Mr. James McCall, the board authorised the formation of Cooke Street between Elliott Street and Queen Street. Giulhard’s Blue Metal Quarry Company’s tender for supplying metal for Cosgrave’s Road was accepted. A petition asking that Clark Road should be formed and metalled was referred to the works committee for an estimate and report. The chairman reported that the water supply system was working perfectly, and that there was an ample reserve of water. The Great South Road Beautifying Council submitted a report, and suggested that a preliminary scheme might be adopted, to enable work to go forward during the next planting season. Suggestions -were also received from the Papakura Beautifying Society, for work on the Young’s Beach Reserve. The council decided to consider the matter at its next meeting. PAEROA HOSPITAL PROBLEM FOR BOARD At the monthly meeting of the Thames Hospital Board the vexed question of a hospital for Paeroa was brought up by a letter from the Director-General of Health, Dr. T. H. A. Valintine. Th e letter requested the board to proceed with the erection of the Paeroa Maternity Hospital. The question of Paeroa Hospital has been under discussion for seven years. The Health Department estimate the annual maintenance at £1,200, and fees would bring in £450, leaving the Thames Board to find the balance of £750. The Paeroa people have raised £7,500, which is lying at the board’s disposal, and Mr. Brennan maintained that the board should either proceed with the erection of the hospital or return the money, and give the Paeroa subscribers a chance of running their own institution. There was a deal of discussion on the question, and at times the arguments became personal and heated. After lengthy discussion the following resolution was put and carried: “That the secretary reply to the Director-General of Health, stating that the board some time ago passed a resolution deferring the question of the erection of the Paeroa Hospital until the matter of the amalgamation with Waihi was disposed of, and pointing out that such a decision was come to partly on account of the financial position of the farming community; that the position now is no different from that when the resolu-

tion was passed, and the board cannot see its way to depart from its previous decision.” Messrs. Brennan, Kennedy and Robinson voted against the resolution and "Messrs. Danby, Walton, Parfitt, Flett, Lange, Hall and Hale for it. FOUND IN LAKE ROTORUA MISSING WOMAN’S FATE The body of Mary Clark, aged 40 years, Monday afternoon, was discovered yesterday evening in Rotorua Lake, in shallow water, a mile from the town. Deceased was greatly depressed owing to bad health, and her condition preyed on her mind. A note left behind indicated her intentions. MT. WELLINGTON ROAD BOARD PROPOSED WATER SUPPLY The Mount Wellington Road Board met last evening, Mr. Kay, deputychairman, presiding. The building inspector reported having served notices to vacate and demolish residences in and around Panorama Road on account of the dwellings not complying with the board’s by-laws. In response to an inquiry by the audit inspector, the olerk was instructed to advise what portions of the roads have still to be completed in connection with the loan account, how the cost of finishing the roads is to be borne, and the probable cost of th Q railway overhead bridges. The clerk stated that there was none of the loan money left, and if any of the work was still to be completed, the 10 per cent, portion of the amount of the loan would have to be raised. Mr. G. Ball, secretary of the Mount Wellington Development League, stressed the necessity for continuing prospecting for a water supply. It was decided that water for use at the public school and convent be supplied free. It was agreed that the board spend a sum of £IOO in the attempt to divine a water supply. Accounts totalling £174 14s 5d were passed for payment.