Thirty years ago

Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 3, Issue 21, 15 October 1985, Page 20

Thirty years ago

Vandalism: The mayor of Ohakune mentioned the vandalism in the borough, especially the destruction of street lights. "Too many boys with airguns," claimed one councillor. The engineer, MFF. Woodward, said that not only boys were concerned — much of the senseless destruction appeared to the result of weekend parties. ★ ★ ★ Dancing partners: Any young ladies who wished to be included in the list Qf dancing partners for Waiouru Camp dances were asked to contact Mrs N. Sargent, Ohakune. All those in Raetihi to contact Mrs S. Williams, Seddon Street, or forward their names to Captain Walls, A.E.W.S. Waiouru Camp. Transport provided. ★ ★ ★ Maternity hospital for Ohakune? The mayor, Mr F. A. Martin, spoke of the increasing need for a maternity hospital in Ohakune. He said that it was many years since agitation for this facility first began. Following upon a most favourable report prepared by the Department of Health, a deputation had waited upon Miss Mabel Howard, who had promised the matter would be drawn to the attention of the Minister of Health, but nothing had come of it so far. ★ ★ ★ Raetihi uncrowned champs for 1955: Raetihi placed itself in an unassailable position to become the 1955 senior club side in the Ruapehu area by beating

Karioi on the laiter's home ground by 9 points to 3. Congratulations are due to Raetihi which had an excellent record in the Levin Cup, winning eight games, drawing one and losing one. Good wishes of all supporters go with the team when it travels north for its bid to retain the Hetet Shield, symbol of rugby supremacy in the King Country. ★ ★ ★ Treacherous Parapara Accident: Rescuers were called at 4am last Saturday morning, to the scene of an accident, when a Landrover carrying five passengers plunged over a 300 feet bank on the Parapara road. All five were injured and taken to the Waimarino Hospital after being treated at the scene by Dr W. R. Young of Raetihi.

The injured men were: Harold Vincent Graham, 37, Earnest Lewis, 22, Jeffrey Jones, 26, Graham Smith, 22, Harold Smith, 28. The accident was discovered by Mr C. Ryeland, owner of the Landrover, who called Constable Skerritt of Raetihi. Constable Skerritt called the Search and Rescue Group of Raetihi, which consisted of: Messrs D. Sandford, C. Pritchard, D. Wise, G. Chan, N. Mosen, C. Larsen, D. Eves, W. Hussey, S. Smith, ambulance driver, and Dr W. R. Young. These men of whom praise cannot be too great, toiled unceasingly under perilous conditions in the rain, cold and mud to bring the injured men to the top.