FRANKTON STATION

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20508, 26 May 1938, Page 10

FRANKTON STATION

“IN A BAD CONDITION.” WAIPA COUNCILLORS 1 VIEWS (Special Reporter) TE AWAMUTU, Wednesday That the station was in an extremely bad condition and that he knew of no other between Auckland and Wellington which lacked the amenities that Frankton did, was the view expressed by Mr F. Peacocke, when the communication, regarding the station was received from the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce by the Waipa County Council to-day. Other members endorsed Mr Peacocke’s remarks. Mr F. L. Onion considered that in spite of the increased volume oftraffic which passed through Frankton, the facilities there were the same as they were 50 years ago. The chairman of the council, Mr S. C. B. Macky, pointed out that to carry out a complete scheme in regard to the station would cost a tremendous amount, but he realised that improvements were necessary. it was decided by the council to accord its support.

RAGLAN COUNTY PROTEST “RANKS WITH THE WORST” The opinion that for accessibility and general convenience the Frankton station would “rank with the worst in New Zealand,” was expressed by members at a meeting of the Raglan County Council yesterday, when the matter of improved facilities for the station was raised in a letter from the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. The chamber asked for the council’s support in making representations to the Minister of Railways. Mr H. W. Wilson, the chairman, stated that he thought the matter had closed when members of the chamber and local bodies met the Minister at Frankton and placed the position before him. It now appeared that further representations would have to be made. In wet weather especially, the access to the station was most in-

convenient. particularly now that the western access over the rails had been closed. As far as he knew there had never been an accident at this pedestrian crossing .ind there seemed no reason for closing it. oven lr it were necessary to station a man there to guard it, the department would he doing something to assist those wishing to reach the station without the necessity of carrying luggage over the overhead bridge. A member: It would be a good job for one of the sustenance men. He would at least he doing something. It was decided to support the Chamber of Commerce in its action.