NEWS FROM TURANGI

Taupo Times, Volume I, Issue 44, 12 November 1952, Page 1

NEWS FROM TURANGI

ACTIVITIES AFTER WINTER RECESS Turangi is .starting to wake up after its long winter recess. Cottage owners have been airing their summer residences, fishing lodge proprietors preparing their accommodation, anglers cheeking over their gear, gardeners getting things squared up in their gardens so that nothing will interfere with their piscatorial activities in the- next six months. In fact, there is an air of anticipation over all. Among those who were in Turangi for the opening of the lake fishing session were Messrs H. CramerRoberts and E. Adolph of Tauranga, Mr Vic Simpson and party of Palmerston North, and Messrs Miller and Poynter, of Wanganui. Results were poor, both as regards quality and quantity, and prospects are not bright for the opening of th'e river season on December 1st. Owing to the increase in the roll number of the Tokaanu Maori School, the Education Department has had to convert the work-shop to a class-room, and an additional teacher — Mr M. Tapsell, has conimenced duty. The Desert Road has had a number of accidents to its debit recently. Last week three cars in a badly damaged state were seen in Turangi! Motor Garage. They all came to grief on the stretch of .road under preparation for tar-sealing. The weather has been very wet for the last week, but the rain has Ibeen welcome in that the ground has 'had a good soaking and the Tongariro River will benefit from the slight rise. The many friends of Mr C. Bridgen will be pleased to know that he is recovering from his recent severe illness, and that he is ^gain back in business at Turangi Motors. Mr W. Goslkig was in charge while Mr Bridgen was ill. Mis K. M. Grace has resigned from her position as assistant on the staff of the local school. The state of the 'Wharf Road in Tokaanu has been the subjeot of many cc mr.laints from motorists. It. is time that something was done to improvo the means of access to the wharf, wlnch is a favourable spot. As it is, the road is in a posTively deplorable and dangerous state. It is to be hoped that something will eventuate from the recent conference at Taupo when representatives of angling bodies met Departmental Officers. Much has been promised in the past, but nothing has been done. — Taupo Times Correspondent.