Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 281, 17 February 1928, Page 12

Province and Suburb

(From THE SUN'S Correspondents)

SAWMILL ACCIDENT MAN’S HAND HITS SAW A painful accident befel Fergus C. Shaw, a married man aged 43, of Armagh Street, Claudelands, at the Bartholomew Timber Company’s mill yesterday. While feeding a circular saw his left hand slipped and was partially amputated above the knuckles. EAST COAST LINE COMPLETION OF BRIDGES The construction of the bridge spanning the Katikati-Tauranga section of the East Coast railway, which gave the contracting firm a vast amount of trouble in finding a solid foundation f<£r its piers, was completed on Tuesday last. The Tahawai Bridge on the Waihi-Katakati section, where also great difficulty was found by the Public Works Department, in reaching a solid foundation, will be finished in about three weeks. Following the completion of these two bridges, the last two links in the chain, the Waihi-Kati-kati, Tauranga-Taneautua portion of the East Coast railway, will be ready for the official opening, which is expected to take place some time in March. In the meantime arrangements are in hand for running a passenger train from Katikati to Tauranga on February 28, the date on which the Tauranga Show will be held.

WAIHI HOSPITAL ACCEPTED FOR TRAINING At the monthly meeting of the Waihi Hospital Board, held on Tuesday night word was received from the Nurses and Mid wives Registration Board approving of the Waihi Hospital being a training school for nurses. The letter also stated that the training of probationers engaged since January I, 1926, would be allowed to count for the State examinations. FARMERS AT VARIANCE ASSAULT CHARGE LAID^ Frederick William Juilius 'Just, a farmer, of Te Hoe, was charged at the Huntly Magistrate’s Court yesterday with assaulting Albert Ernest Smith, also a farmer, at Te Hoe. Mr. Wyvern Wilson, S.M., recorded a conviction and Just was ordered to enter into a bond within seven days and to keep the peace with his neighbour for six months and pay court costs, 15s. MASSEY SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT ANNOUNCED A scholarship endowment for the Pukekohe Technical High School has been announced. A Franklin resident, who was a keen admirer of the late Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. W. F. Massey, arranged on Wednesday to give £2O a year for competition among the pupils, until the Massey memorial scholarship was definitely established. The Massey memorial scholarship will be Franklin’s memorial to the late Prime Minister. The collection of funds for it was begun shortly after his death. OTAHUHU ANGLICANS FINANCING NEW CHURCH A meeting of the parishioners of the Otahuhu Anglican Church is being called for Monday evening, in connection with the financing of the new church. It is the intention of the vestry to ask the parishioners’ sanction to be allowed to mortgage certain church property to raise funds to go towards the payment for the new building. The new Church of the Holy Trinity is being built by Mr. T. Clements, of Otahuhu, from plans drawn by Mr. J. Craster Blechyn&en, A.N.Z.1.A., at a cost of approximately £7,000, exclusive of furniture. Of this sum, over £4,000 has been subscribed by past and present parishioners.

DEATHS IN THE PROVINCE MR. JOHN McGRAH The death occurred last Wednesday in a private nursing home in Morrinsville of Mr. John McGrah, a wellknown Waihi farmer, at the age of 75 years. The late Mr. McGrah, who was widely known and highly respected, was born in County Waterford, Ireland, and came to New Zealand about 30 years ago after spending 10 years in Sydney. Coming to Waihi he quickly saw the possibilities of the barren-looking land around the town, and was one of the first to take up a holding on the Waihi Plains. Although Mr. McGrah had been ailing for the past eight months, the end came suddenly and caused deep regret in the district. Deceased, who was a brother of the late Father W. McGrah, of Pa tea, and Monsignor McGrah, Clonmel, Ireland, leaves a widow and grown-up family of two. MRS. W. THOMPSON The Te Kuiti Methodist Church has lost one of its most ardent workers by the death of Mrs. W. Thompson, wife of Mr. W. Thompson, King Street, at the Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday. The late Mrs. Thompson's generous nature was widely known, and her death will b e mourned by a wide circle of friends. A memorial service will bo held in the Methodist Church on Sunday evening next. NEW LYNN AFFAIRS CONVERSION TO BOROUGH At a meeting of the New Lynn Town Hoard on Tuesday evening, presided over by Mr. W. L. Titchener, the board decided to notify all owners of petrol pumps in the district that the pumps must be removed from the footpaths by March 31. The clerk reported good progress made with the collection of the necessary number of signatures for the petition for New Lynn to be changed from a town board to a borough. It was decided to appoint Mr. G. Stokes asisstant-inspector to enable the traffic inspector and himself to work in conjunction on speed “traps.” It was also decided to erect signposts at both ends of the concrete road warning motorists that the maximum speed allowable is 25 miles an hour. The building inspector reported that six permits, involving £3,275, had been granted since the last meeting of the board. OKAIHAU NEWS

MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEETS The annual meeting of the Okaihau Medical Association was held at Okaihau, Mr. W. Struthers presiding over a large attendance of members. The chairman said the association was formed in October, 1926, and at the end of December, 1926, had a credit balance of £1 15s 4d, when it was decided to bring the association under the Friendly Societies Act, and it was duly registered in the following March. During February, 1927, the Hon. Minister of Public Works was approached for a subsidy, and £75 an annum from April 1, 1927, was granted. In June a sub-committee was appointed to negotiate with the Bay of Islands Hospital Board for treatment of members through the association. The board offered 5s a day. Members were circularised and asked to give their opinions as to whether they prey ferred: (1) the hospital treatment; pr (2) a nurse in the camp, each at an increase of 3d a week; or (3) no change at all. The voting was overwhelmingly in favour of the hospital treatment, and an agreement was entered into. In September the Whangarei and Auck-

land Hospital Boards were approached in reference to similar agreements. The Whangarei Board agreed, but Auckland rejected the proposal. During October, 1927, additions were made to the rules in order to bring the association under the National Provident Fund Act. The association is now registered, and authorised to pay £ 6 maternity bonus to all members of a year’s standing as from November last. The balance sheet disclosed that they had drugs and equipment to the value of £62 in stock, and a credit balance of £152 at the bank. Mr. Struthers was re-elected president, Mr. T. Dutch re-elected treasurer, and Mr. E. A. Duplantier re-elected secretary. FIRE AT KAIKOHE FURNITURE FACTORY BURNED The furniture factory owned and occupied by Mr. C. Fenton, in Broadway, Kaikohe, was totally destroyed by fire at one o’clock this morning. A willing band of workers was quickly on the scene, but their efforts were unavailing to effect any salvage. Fortunately no wind was blowing and they prevented neighbouring dwellings from being ignited by extingushing the fire spreading through the grass. WORKERS’ PICNIC TE KUITI HOLIDAY Over 800 people attended the 10th annual picnic of the Te Kuiti transport workers, which was held at Te Kuiti racecourse in ideal weather. The arrangements were in the capable hands of Messrs. T. O’Connell, chairman, and R. Schumacher, secretary, while the Sports Committee was under the leadership of Mr. Ongley. The Otorohanga Band was in attendance. Special features consisted of the 100yds swimming race and diving for boys and a babies’ crawling race, the latter being the source of much amusement. The principal events resulted as follows: Railway Sheffield, 135yds.—F. Ongley, 1; D. Rogers, 2. Carriers’ Handicap, 100yds.—F. Julian, 1; W. Reardon, 2. Single Ladies’ Race.—Miss E. Waite, 1; Miss H. Stout, 2. Railwaymen’s Wives’ Race.—Mrs. Prentice, 1; Mrs. O’Connell,»2. Men’s Open.—E. Gilbert, 1; B. Wallace, 2. Transport Workers, 220yds.—M. Norton, 1; J. Henderson, 2. Married Ladies. —Mrs. Addison, 1; Mrs. Hoole, 2. Married Men’s, 100yds.—B. Wallace, 1; A. Daniell, 2. Bandsmen’s Race.—W. Jeffcott, 1; W. Sweetman, 2. 880yds Relay Race. —Te Kuiti football team, 1; railway traffic team, 2.

SERVICES RECOGNISED GIFTS TO MR. N. T. WILLIAMS A very successful gathering was organised by the members of the Church of England, and their friends, and held in the Church of England Hall at Weymouth, on Tuesday evening last. It was organised to bid farewell to Mr. Norman Williams, prior to his leaving with his family on an extended visit Ho England. The arrangement of the excellent musical programme was in the capable hands of Mr. T. C. Seaton, of Papakura, who was assisted by Mrs. R. Lever, and Mr. L. T. Searell, of Papakura; Mr. H. Reynolds, of Auckland; and Miss Darby, of Weymouth. The accompanists were Miss H. Beams and Mr. Seaton. On behalf of the congregation, the yjcar, the Rev. F. B. Dobson, presented the guest of the evening with a handsome travelling rug and suit-case. Mr. P. Roy spoke in eulogistic terms of all that Mr. Williams had done for the church, when he lived in Weymouth many years ago, and in coming up from Remuera once a month for the past 15 years, to take the service in the church hall. Mr. E. D. McLennan, M.P., spoke in appreciative terms of all that Mr. Williams had done for the district, and trusted that he and Mrs. Williams, and the family, would thoroughly enjoy their sojourn in the Homeland. In reply, Mr. Williams said he would value the gifts very highly, and thanked the dinors from the bottom of his heart. An excellent supper was provided by the women, and votes of thanks were accorded the many helpers. A very happy reunion was brought to a close by the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.”

TAURANGA HOSPITAL MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS The Tauranga Hospital Board meeting- was held on Wednesday, Mr. T. Lockhead presiding. Miss Baker, district nurse for Katikati district, resigned. The board decided to accept the resignation with regret, and express appreciation of the work done by Miss Baker. The medical superintendent’s report showed 30 patients had been admitted for the month, 21 discharged and there were 27 in at present. The board, having decided to do away with the office of resident medical officer, consulted with Drs. Sweet and Stuart as to assisting with the administering of anaesthetics. Both doctors have been appointed honorary physicians to the hospital, and they will assist. The sum of £2OO per annum has been fixed as the amount to be paid. Several applications for an increase in salary led to an animated debate, a number of members expressing the view that a maximum salary should be fixed and the staff should understand that this would be maintained. Mr. R. King proposed that the Director-Gen-eral of Hospitals have his attention called to the advisability of a classification of salaries, and the resolution was carried. WORK IN WAIHI HELP FOR UNEMPLOYED Mr. A. M. Samuel, M.P. for Ohinemuri, arrived in Waihi on Wednesday with the object of conferring with the Mayor, Mr. W. M. Wallnut, and the secretary of the Miners’ Union, Mr. W. Bice, on the question of relieving unemployment in Waihi. Mr. Samuel, whose health has been none too good of late, has been ordered a change by his medical adviser and will leave for Whangaroa on February 24 to indulge in a fortnight’s deep-sea fishing.

ANNUAL SCHOOL SPORTS ALFRISTON AND BROOKBY The combined annual school picnic and sports meeting of the Brookby and Alfriston Public Schools was held on Wednesday at Duder’s Beach, Maeriti. There was a record attendance of parents and friends of the scholars. Five lorry-loads of picnickers, as well as a large number of private cars, made the trip, and a very enjoyable day’s outing was spent. The school committee had the arrangements well in hand, and the following programme was got off: RUNNING EVENTS School Championship, 75 yards.—Hilda Pallister 1, Allister Fleming 2. Boys, 11-13, A. Fleming 1, M. Johnson 2. Girls, 11-13, Hilda Pallister 1, Natalie Henwood 2. Boys, 9-11, J. Mclnnes 1, H. Hansch 2. Girls, 9-11, Sheila Lee 1, Edna Kimpton 2. Boys, 7-9, H. Whitford 1, P. Wight 2. Girls, 7-9. Grace Allen 1, Florence Wilkinson 2. Bovs, 5-7, R. Fitzwilliams 1, N. Kimpton *2. Girls, 5-7, Phyllis Kimpton 1, Athea Moody 2. Under- school age, Gordon Pennell 1. Jock Wight 2. women’s race, Mrs. Hogarth 1, Mrs. Harry Whitford 2. SWIMMING EVENTS Obstacle race, R. Hood 1, J. Mclnnes 2. oO Yards, R. Hood 1. F. Moses l 20 Y if l l dE \ K - Woods 1, J. Whitford 2. Junior obstacle race, W. Knight 1, Ellie Runnmgs 2 22 Yards, girls, Maud Running I, Kathleen Frost 2.