Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 433, 15 August 1928, Page 2

Province and Suburb

(From THE IUN’S Correspondents.)

ROTORUA ROTARLANS AUCKLAND PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS The weekly meeting of the Kfttorua Rotary Club was held in the G« m erriment tea kiosk on Monday and was well attended. Mr. W. Ilill preside*?. Mr. G. Hutchinson, president of the Auckland Rotary Club, gave an address on the development of the Rotary movement. He said it was now represented in 42 countries. The widespread development of Rotary was having its effect on international relations and might ultimately* have most beneficial effects. A vote of thanks was accorded to the speaker for his address. DARGAVILLE BRANCH RAILWAY WORK PROGRESSES QUICKLY Good progress is at present being made by the Public Works Department on the Dargaville branch railway line. Owing to striking easy country, the route has been opened up along the first nine miles ip less than 12 months. At the present rate of construction it is confidently expected that a light railway will be running into Tangowahine —a distance of 10 miles—by the end of this summer. Recently Mr. A. L. Baker, a popular teacher at the Kairara School, who has been promoted to the Mareretu district, was accorded a farewell social at Druitt’s Hall, Kairara. On behalf of the settlers of the district, Mr. Druitt presented Mr. Baker with a set of stainless carvers. The opportunity ■was also taken by Mr. Spiers, on behalf of the school children, of presenting Mr. Baker with a suitably-in-scribed silver cake- dish. The recipient, who is shortly to be married, suitably replied. FRANKLIN VALUATIONS COURT MAKES REDUCTIONS An Assessment Court, consisting of Messrs. J. G. L. Hewitt, S.M., president, and G. Lyons and E. Allan, assessors, was engaged yesterday in dealing with objections to valuations in the Franklin County, which was re- ! cently revalued. Over 100 objections j were set down for hearing, but only ! about 35 of the objectors appeared. In most cases reductions in the unimproved value were sought. Reductions were made as follows: H. O. Mellsop, 66 acres, Awhitu Riding, unimproved value as assessed, £450, as reduced by Court, £225; estate of Robert Renall, 112 acres, Awhitu Riding, unimproved value, £1,125, to £800; J. R. Kayes, 28 acres, Waiuku Riding, unimproved value £433. to £400; James Roger, Hunua Riding, 26 acres, unimproved value £lO5, to £55; A. H. Jeffs, 116 acres, Mercer Riding, unimproved valiJ; £l,lOO, to £1,050; James Dobson, 176 acres, Mercer Riding, unimproved value £I,OOO, to £560; J. W. Treadaway, 535 acres, Mercer Riding, unimproved value £1,360, to £1,025; John Care, 128 acres, Mercer Riding, unimproved value £B6O, to £780; T. R. Carter. 43V acres, Pukekohe East Riding, unimproved value £I,OOO, to £900; Mrs. A. S. Mangall, 101 acres, Pukekohe East Riding, unimproved value £290, to £250; A. M. Smith, 9$ acres, Pukekohe East Riding, capital value £525, to £460; estate of the late Thomas McGahan, 32$ acres, Pukekohe East Riding, capital value £1,040, to £1,008; Alexander Clark, 63 acres, Karaka ' Riding, unimproved value £1,030, to ! £830; Frederick Civil, 89 acres, Drury j Riding, capital value £4,590. to £4.250: 1 Donald Bremner, 22 acres, Drury Riding, capital value £1,960, to £l,BlO. MORRINSVILLE NEWS Mr. and "Mrs. A. Eambie have returned to Morrinsville after an enjoyable trip to England and Scotland. Mr. Gamble purchased a farm on the j Hangawera Road directly upon his return. The Morrinsville School Committee has been advised that tenders are shortly to he called for the erection of additions to the High School. In view, however, of the probability of the work not being completed inside three months, it was decided to ask for authority for the provision of temporary accommodation meanwhile. Mr. K. Atchison, well known in the Morrinsville district, has been appointed to take charge of a herd-test-ing group in the Helensville district. * * * Mr. R. French, of the Morrinsville branch of the National Bank of New Zealand, has been transferred to the Auckland office. Prior to leaving, Mr. French was presented with a goldmounted fountain pen, on behalf of his Morrinsville friends. THAMES COUNTY NEWS The Thames County Council met yesterday, the chairman. Mr. H. Lowe, presiding. It was resolved to refuse permission for the parking of cars in the vicinity of Rhodes Park. The Public Works Department notified that Wharepoa Road between its junction with the Paeroa-Kopu main highway and a point opposite the Wharepoa ferry landing reserve, had been declared a main highway. The Minister of Public Works advised that if the council would legalise a road from the Kauaeranga-Tairua Road to a proposed bridge site, the question of providing funds for the erection of a bridge, which would give an outlet to the persons at present living on an isolated holding, would receive favourable consideration. It was decided to legalise the road. The resident engineer, Public Works Department, intimated, in response to the urgent application of the council’s engineer, Mr. J. Higgins, that if the council would submit proposals immediately for the erection of a new bridge on the Thames-Tairua Road, opposite Wharekawa, to replace the structure which was now in a stats of collapse, favourable consideration would be given by the department to the provision of a free grant of £SOO toward the cost. It was decided to afford the fullest assistance in the prosecution of the work.

j BA)’ OF PLENT)’ DAIRY COY ELECTION OF DIRECTORS The election of directors for .. of Plenty Dairy Association t,2u* t the Alliance Hall. Te day The It,ii ’ x «Ke, on • T ‘* ‘ „ , , 1 v ! ■■ Was crowded wi-v, ' i terested dairymen. Ther nominations for a board of «L. IVer * *2 old board was re-elected J^ Cn * ! • el ’, tion Mr. Gaulcpher, **- seek ro-electlon. The following nt,: elected: C. L. I.uke, II Wickham. M. Griffin, J. Law” t* v U coe, W. Griffin. ’ L 'e.KING COUNTRY POWER BOARD WARNING AGAINST HASTE A.V e will haTe to ray for it in . er.td, said Mr. J. Gordon, speak!? uthe- Taumarunui Chamber of’comn! a: meerting on Monday on the rrondo to form a Central King Country Boand- ""so let us be cautious aid impartial advice. If j t j s needed let us Have it, but let us be that it is necessary, and that he going to pay its own wav—and fLi a glance at the map it seems pmoT certain tfiat it is not going to 272 own way/’ Declaring that he was taking an »r popular part m opposing a scheme liU meant the spending of money Gordon. wl>o holds the position a* borough solXaitor. made a lengthy clearly reasoned address that presents merco’s Power* Board proposal. Le‘ ters received from the local bodie* concerned, did u»ot evince any marked enthusiasm for Jhe movement. mainU on the ground fiiat the settlers werbearing all the financial burdens thrr possibly could, ana’ the heavy expend that the power t\oard would entail would be more than they were able to face. However, a provisional eon;, mittee of representatives from all in. terested councils ani boards is to be held shortly, and the matter will then be definitely decided. Mr. A. S. Laird | and Mr. Gordon were appointed as the i chamber’s delegates, and were given i a recommendation that *the matter be considered with extreme* caution, and that if a report be obtained it coma from an impartial source.”’ MT. WELLINGTON AFFAIRS In reply to a letter from the secretary of the Auckland Institute and Museum, asking permission for the presidtn: and himself to attend a meeting of the Mount "Wellington Road Board and explain the necessity of local bodies financing the scheme, it was decided at the meeting last evening not to receive any deputation. The Commissioner of Crown Lauds advised of the cutting of Mount Richmond Domain and Quarry Reserve into two sections, one to be a quarry reserve and the other to be added to the domain. He said it was desired that the quarry reserve should eventually become part of the domain, and for thii reason he considered that the board's control should be limited to 10 years. It was decided to recommend to the Commissioner that the term be for 15 years. Messrs. Anderson and Snedden wrote asking the board to support their application to the Government to commence a passenger service on the Westfield deviation from Auckland to Fanmure station. It was stated that the land companies interested were willing to subsidise the service for th | first six mcmtlis. After a brief ' discussion it was considered that the 1 permanent way* was not in a fit cori dition to carry traffic, and no action j was taken. WAIUKU TOPICS The Waiuku Tiwn Board met on Monday, the chairman, Mr. W. L West, presiding. In reply to a letter from the Zealand Tourist League suggesting a i lay-out for camps for touring moton**« it was decided to reaummend the new board to go into the matter. Mr. James reported that the If of the recreation reserve for years had been offered at the last sa and that Mr. F. G. Parker had been successful purchaser at an anr.— rental of £32 10s. A letter was received from the Au- - - land Aero Club asking for permis>L to use the recreation reserve a* landing place for airplane** Ad election takes place next month it v decided to ask the new boand to Pthe matter every consideration. At the regular meeting of the • - ■ of Waiuku Lodge No. 55 1.0.Q.F. on Monday evening, Bro. L. R* Ro son, P.G., wa6 presented with a i--grand’s collar. In making the presentation on behalf of the lodgeH. M. Barriball. P.G.. to the keen interest taken by Robinson in lodge work and wp- _ the hope that his keenness would tinue for ma come. * . Bro. Robinson thanked the toom** its generous gift. HAMILTON NEWS The board of managers of theßj®* ilton Technical High School »- • j asked the Director of Education a grant for increased accommofl* * at the school. , * the A reply was received from director to the effect that department recognised that tlMjP* v conditions were difficult andj would be more trying next not additional accommodation . provided, it was of opinion tnaproposals for additions to ol t-=r buildings in Hamilton, as ill t , centres, should be postpone decision had been reached to the reorganisation of pos education, which was now tm of inquiry by the Creditors in the bankrupt James Smith, contractor, I ■ j jj. ut Hamilton yesterday. Robertson, official assignee, Bankrupt said he waj J d man. 56 years of ag. Tsl ~ children. 11Us pnsec * tr6 *i| &&& totalled £1,295 and £ 31)0. Assets included -- debts and J3lO in cash. «? J oD a team of lorries for tU ' v ben ic ' time-payment system, an i oT tieS sta 1 merits became overdue the were seized " , a dea MW**! I He admitted having n “ . h had in buying the trucks, earned him anything- , entet*” A creditor said bankrup p^oS; into an arrangement I whose conduct should b f.*“ trTbtd* u Two of the creditore s ,y. Smith's reputation £ “E d t ) ia t A resolution was pa-- fa rupt's discharge should a J ud< provided he would consent ment for 10s intheP^^