THE HERALD "I wish no other herald"—Shakespeare. WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1930.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 1736, 7 May 1930, Page 5

THE HERALD "I wish no other herald" — Shakespeare. WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1930.

THE CENTRAL OTAGO AMATEDB GOLF ASSOCIATION.

The rapid progress that golf has made'in Central Ota go within the past few years is something that arrests the attention of the older local golfers who have been playing the game since its \ inception. In Alexandra it is a noteworthy fact that one out of every sis ; people play golf. In other places, too, ] ire quote Poolburn, Becks and Banfurly, lew clubs hare recently come into Existence and the number of young teen golfers augurs well for the future ' Mf this pastime in Central Otago. The ! formation of an association -for the ; rarpose of governing the destinies of s •olf within the electorate is a step ' rhieh is based on sound lines. When ( re look at other sporting bodies and * ee the advantages that have accrued £ rom self-government then we wonder, t rhy golfers have net before this taken ' teps on similar lines. However, the 1 aovement has been placed on a good * oundation and all that is required to art her advance the game is the whole- t earte.l support of clubs. The number 1 ■t golfers w hi eh the new association re- i «esents should give is a standing cqui- '. ralent to the strongest metropolitan J tub and with this behind it the Central i )tago Amatenr Golf Association' can , oake representation to the parent body i n Wellington for a little more atten- : ion and help. Affiliation to the New s Zealand Golf Association has not up to i he present been worth one penny of i he annual fees whieh have been paid J o it by Central Otago Clubs as no •bib appears to have gained any bene- ; its whatever. I —. '... ••■ i BOBOIIGH COUXCIIi AFFAIES. ' The pith of the statements of receipts and expenditure of the Alexandra Borough Council for the year ending March 31, 1930, is contained in the following interesting report. Always the first and most important question is finance. At March 31 the District Fund Account showed a credit balance of £IOOS Ss 6d and of this £947 6s 7d has been allocated to special works, leaving a credit balance of £-58 Is lid. The general revenoe for the year amounted to $2495 Is 7d and the expenditure to £2355 2s 4<i. The chief items of revenue were:— Bates .. .. .. .. £1364 4 10 License fees .. 232 10 3 Interest 136 3 2 Hall Bents .... 179 3 7 Government Sub. 81 17 7. Main Highways Subsidy .... 94 17 0 Payments included:— m&fttenancfa £176 1 7 Water maintenance .. 222 9 10 Sanitation 190 7 3 Salary 230 0 0 Interest 316 16 0 Hospital levy .... 170 15 0 Street lighting .... 150 < 0 0 Domain 91 2 1 Hall 86 15 3 Library 108 7 5 The rates struck for the year amounted to £1363 of whieh £1285 was collected to March 31, 1930, leaving £7B outstanding. The following figures arc interesting as showing how far the rates go towards meeting the year's expenditure:— _> • *?}"!%* Rates struck £1363. Wages (two men) .. £475 0 0 Interest 310 0 0 Salary 250 0 0 Hospital levy .... 170 0 0 Street lighting .... 150 0 0 £1361 0 0 Ratepayers should fake note that it reqrdres the whole of the rates to niv"' these five items of Fui all other expenses the borough is dependent on rents, license fees, etc. One often hears the remark, "What is the Couucil doing with the rates!"

E. We congratulate the Council on tli very healthy state of the boroug finances which show that very carefi handling and good judgment has bee exercised during the past year.

Owing to costumes not being avai _ able it hats been found necessary 1 postpone the A.VJP.B. Queen Crowi ing ceremony until Thursday, May 1; Owing to pressure on our space w _ have found it necessary to hold ov< i. till next issue the reports of thePlunkt Society, the Borough Council and th St. Bathans Dog Trials. B The new trial in connection with th f sheep stealing ease against Lewis wil be heard at the next session of th * Supreme Court. Detectives have beei T busy in the district and there is ever ' likelihood that fresh evidence will b brought forward by thd Crown. At a special meeting oY the Borougl • Council on Monday night, held befort > the ordinary meeting the balance-sheet: ,for the preceding two years were dis- ! I cussed and adopted. It was moved thai •: these be printed and made available tc i ratepayers. Prior to going on with the ordinary business of the Council on .Monday night His- Worship the Mayor referred to the great loss that the whole district ; had sustained in the death of Dr T. Harrison. A vote of condolence to his widow, ..children and . relatives was passed by the meeting standing in ; silence. The annual meeting of the congregation of St. Aidan's Church is to be held in the Church Hall next Friday evening and for this the Vicar and committee are asking for a goad attendance of members. (Supper will be provided after the close of the business of the evening which includes the adoption of reports, balance-sheets and election of officers for tho ensuing twelve ;months, .... .___ Mr M'Lcan (Government auditor) i after completing the audit on the Council's books paid a compliment to Mr W. Russell. He was very pleased with the manner in which the Town Clerk had carried out his book-keeping. The preparation of the balance-sheets was a credit to him and his task of auditing had been made an easy one. It is indeed very gratifying to councillors to know that the books .of the borough are in capable hands. The young ladies of Alexandra do not lag behind those of other towns in the matter of sport. We believe that 1 a Ladies' Harrier Club has been formed . and that the three founder members of J the club had their initial run last " evening. We understand it is their in- ; tention to give an exhibition of their abilities amongst the speed kings at the next sports meeting. Members and intending members can obtain full particulars of the next trot at the Bendigo HoteL , The Railway Department announces that holiday excursion fares will again be issuable to the public during the forthcoming autumn school vacation. The tickets will be available for use fxojß,"May 8 to 17, and the return journey may be made at Jnytime up-to June 14* Although instituted primarily for the benefit of sehalars, teachers and parents travelling during the school holidays, these cheap fares are available to everyone, from and to all : stations throughout the Dominion. J Provision has been made for those t*o are unable to {commence their 1 jdwrney before the final date of issue. . By payment of a small additional fee,; excursion tickets purchased not later than May 17 will be made available for travel at a later date. The return journey must, however, be completed not later than June 14. )