Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 305, 16 March 1928, Page 12

Province and Suburb

(From TELB SUN'S Correspondents)

KAIKOHE AFFAIRS MAORI SYNOD TO MEET After a lapse of 16 years, the Anglican Maori Synod will be held in Kaikohe. Visitors will be present from all parts of the Auckland province. Some are arriving now to renew old friendships, and to assist in the preparations for the official opening by Archbishop Averill. Entries for the show to be held tomorrow have exceeded the most sanguine expectations. The secretary reports that there is an increase of 100 per cent, in all classes. Added interest will be given to the show by the fact that Mr. Milks purposes flying to Kaikohe from Auckland in his De Havilland machine and will land in the showgrounds.

OHURA SCHOOL SPORTS SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION The second annual! sports mecing conducted at Nihoniho by the Ohura Primary Schools’ Atheletic Association was a wonderful success. The entries showed an increase of 150 over last year, and IS schools were represented. Mahirakau School again won the championship banner, with Piopiotea West second. At the conclusion of the meeting the following team was selected to represent the association at a monster sports meeting at New Plymouth on April 17: W. Matthews (Piopiotea West), R. Thompson (Tokirima), J. Ryan (Turoto), J. Nelson (Mahirakau), Doris Nelson (Mahirakau), Zena Hayward (Mahirakau), Molly Brears (Mahirakau). The association’s secretary, Mr. E. C. Coleman, to whom much of the success of the sports is due, will accompany the team as manager.

KAITIEKI COUNTY HIGHWAY BOARD GRANTS A decision to support the Taumarunui County in its efforts to impress on the Government the desirability of reducing valuations on abandoned farms and Crown holdings, and the regrassing of fire-swept areas, together with the occupation of untenanted lands, was made by the Kaitieke County Council at its monthly meeting. The Minister of Railways advised that the present condition of the Kakahi Bluff was not sufficiently dangerous to justify the expenditure that would be needed to improve matters. Advice was received from the No. 6 Main Highways Board that it had been decided to grant greater assistance to the council in the maintenance of the Retaruke-Wade’s Landing main highway. This includes a free grant for metalling the last five miles of the road, and a £ 3 for £ 1 subsidy for maintenance, subject to the county purchasing a power grader. A subsidy on the basis of £ 3 for £1 will be granted for the renewal of bridges between Retaruke Bridge and Raurimu. The chairman, Mr. T. H. Crocker, and Mr. A. LI. Barker were given authority to purchase a power grader on behalf of the council.

TAUMARUNUI NEWS CONGESTION AT SCHOOL Reporting to the monthly meeting of the Taumarunui School Committee, the headmaster, Mr. J. H. Lynskey, stated that it was time something was done in the matter of accommodation at the secondary department, as at present the upper form was being taught in the shelter shed. It was resolved to write to the Education Board and explain the whole position. The children will be granted a halfholiday for the school sports on April 4, and the annual picnic is to be held at National Park, Messrs. Reed, Ward and Faulkner being appointed a subcommittee to make the necessary arrangements. Representatives of the various sports bodies and the Taumarunui and Rangaroa Domain Board, have finalised their arrangements for carrying out improvements on the local recreation grounds. At a conference it was disclosed that the board could spend £SO, and the sports delegates offered to spend a similar amount, on condition that they paid no rent during the coming year, and that they were represented on a fifty-fifty basis on any committee set up to see the work carried out. It was resolved that the Domain Board put No. 1 ground in order, and that the sports bodies be allowed to put the other grounds in order, * * * The Taumarunui Boys’ Band under the eonductorship of Mr. F. Woodmass, has made such progress of late, that many demands are being made for its services. The band has been engaged to play at the Taihapa sports on the 17th and 19th inst., and other sports clubs nearer home are endeavouring to secure them for the various meetings.

THAMES DENTAL CLINIC EQUIPMENT ARRIVING The necessary furniture for the equipment of the Thames Schools dental clinic will arrive at Thames this week. The Health Department has agreed to the establishment of an “A” clinic.

WATER FOR HAURAKI COMPREHENSIVE SCHEME Good drinkable water is an asset on the Hauraki Plains, and the County Council is cognisant of the fact, and has an adequate water scheme in view. This week a contract of 15 miles of water mains was completed by Mr. R. S. Kaller, of Thames. The contract was completed five weeks ahead of schedule time.

MORRINSVILLE FARMERS ELECTION OF OFFICERS The Morrinsville branch of the Farmers’ Union elected the following officers at its annual meeting: President, Mr. J. Allen; vice-presi-dents, Messrs. J. B. Thomas and G. Howie; committee, Messrs. F. Seifert, P. S. Philpott, J. Pirritt (Morrinsville), S. Ferguson, J. Thompson (Motumaoho), W. Darrall, P. Rushton (Takanui), M. E. Barrowclough, J. Hutchison (Mangateparu), J. Harnett, A. Tapham (Kereone); secretary and treasurer, Mr. J. F. Faulkner; auditor, Mr. J. E. Leeson. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £3O 18s.

TE AWAMUTU AFFAIRS MOTORISTS’ CAMP The question of giving greater publicity to the motorists’ camping ground was discussed at the meeting of the To Awamutu Chamber of Commerce. Mr. W. Jeffery presided, and there were present: Messrs. R. A. Coyne, D. T. B. McArthur, F. Bevin, C. G. Downes, D. Bockett, T. Narboy and G. O. Jourdain, secretary. Mr. Battson, local representative of the Auckland Automobile Association, suggested erecting direction posts at the cross-roads. Mr. Warburton thought that notices should indicate the speed limit in the town and perhaps a locality map near the post office. Mr. Coyne said the Auckland Automobile Association should be asked to have destination posts just outside Hamilton and Te Kuiti, giving the mileage to Te Awamutu. It was decided that the executive should again confer with Mr. Battson with a view to arranging a chat with the service officer of the Auckland Automobile Association. Monday, May 28, was suggested by Mr. M. LI. YVynyard, a member of the Main Hghways Board, representing motorists, as a suitable date, when he would address the members on the work of the Main Highways Board and its system of expenditure.