BULLER LOAN PROPOSALS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22345, 8 March 1938, Page 5

BULLER LOAN PROPOSALS

FARMERS INTERJECT AT MEETING EXPENDITURE ON ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Speaking at the meeting of ratepayers held in Westport to protest against the Buller County Council's loan proposals for road improvements and new Council Chambers, the Hon. W. H. Mclnlyre, M.L.C., stated that by the Karamea and Buller dairy factories 600 tons of butter were produced annually, valued at £BO,OOO. The actual rates paid by the farmers in the Buller County amounted to a little more than 3 per cent, of their butter receipts alone. Mr Mclntyre was interrupted by a series of interjections from farmers present during his speech. The chairman, Mr J. Kilkenny, Mayor of Westport, on one occasion made an appeal for fair play. One of the conveners of the meeting, Mr R McPadden, claimed that several remarks passed by supporters of the proposal were really personal attacks on himself, at which he expressed resentment.

It was stated by the chairman of the Buller County Council, Mr D. J. Archer, that the Government was spending an enormous amount of money in the county—£44,loo was at present being spent on new bridges and road improvements, without the Buller Gorge railway and road and Westport-Greymouth coastal road. Of the total sum of £43.354 required for the road amprovement scheme, the Government was prepared to find £28,354. A motion was carried thanking the County Council for providing an opportunity to vote on the proposals. BOWLS GREYMOUTH BEATS WESTPORT Only one of five Greymouth rinks was beaten in a friendly bowling match played on the Greymouth Bowling Club's green on Sunday afternoon between the club and five rinks from the Westport Bowling Club. Results (Greymouth players mentioned first):— Whibley lost to Knight, Moss beat Brown, Kilgour beat Farr, Hadcroft beat Morgan, Mercer beat Sara. Totals—Greymouth 140, Westport 104. The Millerton Club retained the Ballinger Buckles yesterday in a match with a strong challenging team from the Westport Club. GREY DEFENCE CLUB FIRST SHOOT-OFF FOR I C. MURPHY TROPHY

A strong, gusty easterly wind tested the skill of members of the Grey Defence Club on Sunday afternoon at the Cobden range, in the first shoot-off for Rifleman C. Murphy's trophy. Low scores were the order of the day. Leading scores (10 shots yards and 11 shots at 500 yards) were:— I

BOOTMAKER'S DEATH AT GREYMOUTH INQUEST TO BE HELD Lying on his face, with a coat over his head and a lube in his mouth leading to a gas heater, Edward Thomas Groufsky, 46 years of age, a bootmaker, was found dead in the workroom of his shop in Tainui street. Greymouth, at midday yesterday, by his housekeeper, Miss Elsie Pattinson. Dr. W. A. Bird was summoned, but Groufsky was dead. It is stated that death took place several hours before the body was found. An inquest will be held. SPORTS EXCURSION TO CHRISTCHURCH Although arrangements are only in the initial stages, indications are that the summer sports excursion from Greymouth to Christchurch on Saturday, March 19, will be patronised by a record number of passengers. Bowlers are expected to supply 100 and cricket a similar number, while more than 50 tennis enthusiasts are expected to make the trip. On the following day a large number of visitors from Christchurch is expected at Greymouth, the excursion being arranged by the Corsair Social Club.

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SCENES ON CARTER'S BEACH Scenes recalling the old goldmining days of 1866 were performed at Carter's beach yesterday, when an "old time" pageant was held, for the purposes of securing'a scene based'on the foundation of the district for the publicity film of the Buller, which is being taken by Mr Bridgman, the Government photographer. Men, women, and children dressed in clothes of the period when the gold boom at Addisons and Charleston was at its height, made the trek along the beach, which at that time was the only way of access to Westport. Some excellent shots were caught by the cameraman. WHIPPET RACING MEETING AT DUNOLLIE Racing was keen and many close finishes were seen at the Dunollie Whippet Club's meeting on Sunday, in spite of the small number of entries. Results: — Novice Flat—Brazilian 1, NinetyNine 2. Open Flat—Top Notch 1, Our Belle 2. Improvers' Handicap—Grand Parade 1, Brazilian 2. Middle-weight Handicap Mark Twain 1, Our Belle 2. " Second-class Hurdles—Grand Parade 1. Brazilian 2. Open Hurdles —Grand Parade 1, Red Hope 2.

SWIMMING CARNIVAL AT REEFTON

A successful swimming carnival was held on Saturday by the Reefton Swimming Club The visit of the champion Sdy swimmers. Misses Grey and Finlayson drew much interest. Both competed, but were heavily handicapped, and did not figure in the finishes,, being only placed once. The results were as follows. 25 Yards Open Handicap—First heat. W. Barnett (ssec) 1, L. McKane (4sec) 2. Tnr.e? 14sec ' Second heat: W. Honey (4sec 1. C. Coxall <3sec) 2. Tune, 15sec. Final: W. Barnett 1, L. McKane 2, W. Honey 3. Time, 14 3-ssec. Junior Girls 1 25 Yards, for Kane CupFirst heat: J. Duff (2sec) 1. I. Cleaver (scr) 2. Time, 20sec. Second heat: G. Johnstone (scr) 1, J. Watson (2sec) and E. Cutbush (2sec) equal 2. Time 18 2-ssec. Third heat: C, McLean (Jsec) 1, J. Williams (2sec) 2. Time, 20 l-ssec. Final: G. Johnstone 1, J. Duff 2, C. McLean 3. Time, 17 4-ssec. • ~ Intermediate Boys' 100 Yards, for Kane Cup—S. Baxter (4sec) 1, W. Gilroy (2sec) 2 J. O'Flaherty 3. Time, 74 3-ssec. Junior Boys' 75 Yards—R. Hmdmarsh (scr) 1, K. McKane (ssec) 2, R. Bartlett 3. Time, 69 2-ssec. ■ - Women's 25 Yards—First heat: J. Duff (2sec) 1. C. McLean (3sec) 2, I. Cleaver (scr) 3. Time,. 20 l-ssec. Second heat: J. Orsborne Usee) 1, E. Cutbush-(4sec) 2. Time, 21 l-ssec. Final: J. Duff 1, C. McLean 2, E. Cutbush 3. Time, 20 2-ssec. Open 50 Yards—First heat: D. Bobbins 1, L. McKane 2. Time, 29 l-ssec. Second heat: W. Barnett 1,. J. Lockington 2. Time, 34sec. Final: W. Barnett 1, J. Lockington 2t L. McKane . 3. • Time,- 35 2-ssgc. Intermediate Girls"' 50 "Yards—G. Johnstone (scr) 1, F. Patterson (3sec) 2, R. Yellowlees (scr) 3. Time, 44 4-ssec. Intermediate Boys' 50 Yards —First heat: J. Eklund (3sec) 1, W. Gilroy (2sec) 2. Time, 33 3-ssec. Second heat: S. Baxter (2sec) 1, W. McKenzie (3sec) 2. Time, 31 2-ssec. Final: S. Baxter 1, J. Eklund 2, W. Gilroy 3. Time, 32 2-ssec. B Grade Men's 25 Yards Handicap—G. Richards (4sec) 1, A. McKenzie (4sec) 2. Time. 18' 3-ssec. Junior Boys' 25 Yards, for Kane Cup— J. O'Flaherty (lsec) 1, R. Hindmarsn (scr) 2, K. McKane (2sec) 3. Time, 18 Intermediate Girls* 100 Yards—R. Yellowlees 1, -G. Johnstone 2, F. Patterson 3, Time, lmin 50Sec.

Girls' Balloon Race—J. Orsborne 1. J. Cleaver 2. Boys' Balloon Race —R. Hindmarsn X, J. Bartlett 2. I Men's Dive—W. Honey 1. D. Robbins 3. Women's Dive—C. McLean 1. J. Orsborne 2. . • Open 100 Yards—Miss Finlayson (7see> 1, H. Schou (scr) 2, Miss K. Grey (3sec) 3. Time, 72 2-ssec. OBITUARY MRS ANN SHELL The death took place in the Buller Hospital on Sunday of Mrs Ann Shell, wile of Mr Thomas Shell, of "Westport. A native of Northumberland, England, she had reached the age of 71 years, 41 of which were spent in New Zealand. For many years Mrs Shell was a resident of Granity and she moved to Westport five years ago. She was a very popular figure, and her death will be generally regretted in the Buller district. COMBINED PICNIC AT HOKITIKA More than 650 men, women, and children attended the combined Black-ball-Roa-Ngahere picnic held on Saturday, in ideal- weather, at Hokitika. A comprehensive sports programme for children was provided, and in addition to prizes for the winners, every child received a small sum of pocket money. Whileworking on Saturday at Baty's garage, Lawrence Taylor, 15 years of age, of High street, suffered a severe injury to one of his eyes by accidentally striking it with a screwdriv<~ r " He is making satisfactory progr»« at a private hospital.

300yds. 500yds. Hep. Tl J. Scorgie, sen. 36 49 11 96 M. Garth .. 41 43 9 93 G. Hill .. 35 42 15 92 C. Richardson 42 40 9 91 R. Chibnall 39 48 3 90 T. Garth .. 33 46 10 87 S. Davy .. 45 41 scr 86