OHAKUNE.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 133, 7 June 1926, Page 15

OHAKUNE.

On Thursday evening a number of Ohakune motorists held a meeting to discuss the possibilities of forming a local branch of the Auckland Automobile Association. It was agreed to approach headquarters immediately. At the Wellington Provincial Conference of the Farmers' Union, held recently in Wanganui Mr. Goldfinch, of Ohakune, was elected vice-president, and Mr. Prentice to the committee. The census returns for the borough of Ohakune show a decrease of 12 on the 1021 census returns, which were: Males 828, females 707 ; total. 1535. Mr. H. H. Brown, organiser of the P. and T. Department's Association, addressed a meeting of members on Wednesday. Officers from Horopito, Karioi, and Kangntaua were present. Mr. Brown outlined the policy and objects of the Aifcociatlon, and urged all to become members. A local resident, who has been visiting the National Park, states that traqes of recent activity are plainly visible on Mount Tongnriro. Lava has been pouring down from a large crater on the side of the mountain, ami steam can be seen issuing from various vents.