WEST COAST NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22491, 27 August 1938, Page 8

WEST COAST NEWS

SOUTH WESTLAND ROADS

CONSTRUCTION WORK

REVIEWED

REPORT TO AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

Road work in South Westland was mentioned in the report presented at the annual meeting of the Westland branch of the Automobile Association, Canterbury. "The extension of the Main South road to Haast and thence to Makarora and towards Milford Sound has been steadily pushed onward," said the report. "The Fox and Cook rivers have been spanned by attractive suspension bridges and Bullock and Saltwater creeks have been bridged with the usual concrete type, and similar ones are being constructed over Havelock and Black creeks. For the Karangarua river a longer suspension bridge than either of those already completed will be erected, and there is also a fairly extensive deviation in the route from Karangarua bridge site to Manakaiaua, but this is being pushed rapidly ahead and should be completed well ahead of the bridge. "It is expected that a contract will soon be let for the Manakaiaua and two other smaller bridges nearby, and the Jacobs river bridge is nearing completion. "Jackson's Bay is now being opened up, and the erection of a wharf will very materially assist road construction by enabling materials for bridges and other road works to be brought by sea instead of by the very long road route.

"Reading has not yet started up the Haast river to meet the work done on the Central Otago side, but the Makarora end (Otago side) road construction is now over the pass itself and actually proceeding on the Westland side, and surveys have been made for some distance down the Haast.

"A large number of men are employed by the public Works Department on new South Westland roads and many of the hazards connected with this work are being overcome by the department,"

IMPROVEMENTS TO

ROADS

WORK OF AUTOMOBILE

ASSOCIATION

MEETING OF WESTLAND BRANCH

The annual meeting of the Westland branch of the Automobile Association, Canterbury,' was held recently. Dr. E. Teichelmann (president) presided. There were present—Messrs H. C. Harley and J. S. Hawkes. and L. M. Wilson (Christchurch Association, and representatives of the Grey branch). The president spoke of the association's work in improving the roads in Westland over the last 40 years. Mr G. H. Chapman urged the branch to continue the agitation for turnouts on the Hokitika combined road and rail bricjge, and emphasised the great saving in distance on the South road when the road is completed between Mananui and Lake Mahinapua. Mr Harley congratulated the branch on its report and on the work that had been done. The election of officers for the ensuing yea*r resulted as dent, Mr G. H. Chapman; vice-presi-dents, Messrs* W. J. Radford, H. P. Cooke, J. J. Mcintosh, sen., and R. G. Miller: council, Messrs W. E. Richards, F. J. Andrews, P. Graham, F. Heveldt, H. M. Coulson, C. H. Guthrey, M. Sullivan, G. Sutherland, A. E. Perry, H. L. Michel, and the Rev. M. Feist. Mr L. M. Wilson was, appointed to represent the branch on |ne parent body. Mr G. Anderson resigned as secretary. Mr H. Park was elected to the position. A vote of thanks was passed to Dr. Teichelmann, who has filled the position of president for about 20 years. It was decided to send a letter of appreciation to Mr F. D. Sargent for his services as the Westland representative on the association.

It was decided that direct representation be made to the Public Works Department, the Railway Department, and the member for the district, for the construction of turn-outs on the Hokitika bridge, and to solicit the support of the Borough Council, County Council, and Hospital Board in the project. " The danger of wandering stock to motorists was discussed and Mr J. S. Hawkes explained that the matter was on the agenda for the conference of the North Island Motor Union, which will seek an amendment to the law to make wandering stock owners responsible for damage in case of accident. Mr Harley congratulated the branch on the increased membership last year, from 88 to 138. He said that it was hoped shortly to appoint a service officer for Westland. The , association had erected 317 signs on the Coast roads last year and 112 colour bands.

SHIPPING

PORT OF GREYMOUTH

[THE PRESS Special Service.]

GREYMOUTH, August 26. The Rata sailed }ast night with coal for Picton apd Nelson, „„ . ~ „ The JUwitea is to sail at 1Q p.m. to-day for Auckland, The Titoki will leave Nelson this afternoon for Greymouth direct, and is due to-morrow afternoon. She will load on Monday for Tarakohe and New Plymouth, The Karu will leave Wellington to-day with Greymouth and Hqkitika cargo, On arrival here she yfill load timber for Fe-i tone and Mir'amar. ' The Waimea is expected to leave Port Waikato on Monday night for Greymouth, and is due on Wednesday to load timber for return. , The Karepo will leave Auckland to-rday with Greymouth and Hokitika cargo, including sugar, She will load here on Tuesday for WellingtonThe Gael will leave Hokitika on Monday for Bruce Bay and Okuru. She will return to Greymouth to load for Jackson's Pay. A Union Company steamer is due on September 3 to load timber for Melr bourne. • -

PORT OF WESTPORT

ITHE PRESS Special Service.] WESTPORT, August 26, The Nikau arrived from Wellington last night. The Alexander arrived to-day from Wellington and loads for Pjcton. The Poolta, loading for Bluff, Dunedin, Oamaru, and Lyttelton, is expected to sail for the former port to-morrow. The Wingatui, loading for Wellington, Is expected to dispatch to»morrow morning. The Kartigi sailed this morning for New Plymouth, Auckland, Portland, and Port Wnahgarei. The Totara is due this evening from Wellington for bunkers, and proceeds to Bruce Bay to Ipad for New Plymouth. The brhana is expected from Wellington on September. 3 to load timber for Melbourne, completing at Greymouth. High tide at Westport. to-morrow' will be 11.15 a.m. and U. 40 p.m. (New Zealand standard time)i . •

MURCHISON COUNTY

MEETING OF COUNCIL

POLES FROM SOUTH WESTLAND

Cr. J. Downie presided at the monthly meeting of the Murchison County Council, others present being Crs. J. Rait, T. O. Morel, E. M. Brown, J. T. Baigent, and H. F. Newman. A motion of sympathy- was passed with the relatives of Messrs Newman and T. Humphries.

It was decided that the electrical engineer submit a report to the next meeting about a supply of poles from South Westland, and also on the advisability of making concrete poles. The council decided that the assistant overseer interview settlers to see if they would supply timber for the girders of Rait's bridge. The Main Highways Board wrote advising- that the Renwicktown-Hope Junction highway could not be declared a State highway at the present time. The Nelson Hospital Board advised that the building scheme as submitted to the conference could not be carried out at less than £70,000. The Nelson Progress League made application for a grant for the Nelson court at the Centennial Exhibition. It was decided to defer the question in the meantime. "

A letter from the Electric Power Boards' and Supply Authorities' Association asking that the council become a member of the association was received.

It was resolved to grant £2 2s to the Murchison Progress League. On the motion of Crs Morel and Rait, it was resolved that the Lands Department be asked to name the domain at Eel Hole the River View Domain.

It was decided, on the motion of Crs. Baigent and Morel, that application be made to the Mines Department for a grant for the maintenance of the roads in the Howard goldfields.

The committee agreed to send a letter to Mr Charles Downie, sen., congratulating him on the celebration of his ninety-fifth birthday. At the request of the chairman, it was decided to send a letter of congratulation to Mr S. Lester, the first candidate to be selected from the district for service in the Royal Air Forde.

PERSONAL NOTES

GREYMOUTII

Mr W. B. Gilbert has returned from Wellington. Mr L. Francis, of Dunedin, is visiting Greymouth. Mr J. RyalJ, chairman of the Greymouth Harbour Board, has returned from Wellington. Miss P. Doyle, of Waimangaroa, is on a visit to Mrs T. Dunn (Barrytown).

Mrs W. Keljs., sen.., and daughter, Mrs G. Anderson, of Cobden, left yesterday by aeroplane on a holiday visit to Nelson.

Mr Justice Northcroft, with his associate, Mr B. A. Abbott, will arrive today from Christen urch.

WESTPORT

Miss P. Philp (Christchurch) is visiting her parents at Denniston. Mrs T. Blake and family (Christchurch) have arrived at Denniston to join Mr Blake. Mr and Mrs J. Richards and family (Porirua) are visiting Westport for the wedding of Miss Alma Richards and Mr A. Crawford. „ „ , Mr A. Melntyre- (foreman for United Dairies, Ltd., Westport) is attending a refresher course at Massey Agricultural College, Palmerston North. Mrs J. Boyle and her son, Mr F. Boyle (Wellington), are visiting relations at Westport. Mr and Mrs E. R. Williams (Westport) left yesterday to take up their residence at Christchurch.

ALLEGED THEFT OF

MONEY.

MAN REMANDED AT GREYMOUTH

Charged that on August 22, at Te Kinga, he committed the theft of £9 belonging to Edward Delore, Charles Gqrdon Falcon, a labourer, aged 36 years, appeared before Mr J. M. Bunt, J.P., in the Magistrate's Court at Greymouth yesterday. On the application of Detective-Ser-geant H. E. Knight, Falcon was remanded until Monday.

WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL

ASSOCIATION

Mr G. J. Garner, tutor-organiser of the Workers' Educational Association (Wellington), addressed members of the Westport branch on Thursday evening. Mr Garner commented oh the fine work of the branch and outlined the activities of the association in the Pominion since its inauguration jn 19J.5. He said the programme of the Westport branch this year was one of the best he had seen, and it covered a very wide field. He advised members to put forward any good ideas for the benefit of the mpvement

PASSENGERS BY AIR

The following were passengers yesterday by Cook Strait Airways' \y es t Coast Messrs R. J. Makgill and B. Pitkethly. Wellington-Hokitika: Mrs E. M. Roberts and Mr J. A, Vaughan. Grey-mouth-Nelson: Mrs W; Kells, Mrs G. Anderson, and Mr F. Sqrrell. Grey-rhouth-Wellington: Mr R. J. Makgill and Mrs Bonetti.

CONTINUOUS LIGHTING AT PENNISTON

A scheme for continuous lighting, with-the exception of a short period on Sundays, will now be inaugurated at Denniston. Another engineman and fireman have been added to the powerhouse staff and sufficient electricity is being generated to cater for most of the adjoining districts.

DANCE AT DENNISTON The Denniston Plunket Society held a successful dance recently. Messrs J. Warjje and W. Hewitson were masters of ceremonies, and the music was played by Mr P, Blythe's orchestra. Mr R. McDonald and Miss M. Cummjngs W pn ihe Monte Carlo, Mr G. Blythe and Miss E. Shand the statue barn dance, and Mr W. Warne and Miss V. Holbrook, the lucky spot waits.

LAND DEVELOPMENT AT BULLER

CLAIM FOR OFFICE AT

WESTPORT

MEETING OF PROGRESS

LEAGUE

A claim for the establishment' of an office of the Lands and Survey Department at Westport was made by the Buller Progress League on Thursday eV ft n was decided to take the matter up with the Minister for Lands (the Hon, F Langstone), members expressing the view that an office would be necessary when the extensive land development scheme started It was also decided to approach the Buller County Council's engineer-clerk (Mr C F. Schadick) asking that the track to Lake Hanlon. near Kararnea, be put in order, and a more suitable signboard erected. " The Westport Domain Board will be asked to consider the cutting of more tracks and placing names on native, trees in the Domain. . ~ Mr J C. Brown (chairman) said many overseas tourists visited, this beauty spot and were interested in the different kinds of trees. The Blenheim Borough and Brunner County Councils wrote promising cooperation in any move made to nave the Maruia Springs improved. The lormation of an approach to Westport. worthy of the town, was discussed, and it was decided to get in touch with bodies interested in cleaning, up and developing the Esplanade.

BADMINTON

ST. JOHN'S CLUB BEATS

BLAKETOWN

On Thursday night a badminton match, was played between A grade teams of the St. John's and Blaketown Clubs. The match, which was played at the St. John's hall, resulted in a win for St. John's. Results were (names of St. Johns players first):— Men's Doubles*-G. Sutherland and V. Thomas beat J. Garth and M. McDonald, 21-5; V. Stevens and W. Tennent beat J. Stanton and B. Longstaff, 21-13; M. Hendy and J. Forbes lost to P. and K. Coll, 20-21. Women's Doubles—Mrs Buchanan and Miss D. Kitchingham beat Mesdames J. White and H. Brown, 21-10; Mrs Forbes and Miss M. McKay beat Mrs P. Coll and Miss M. Heinz. 21-17; Mesdames M. McLean and W. Tennent lost to Mrs J. Stanton and Miss C. Beale, 8-21. Mixed Doubles —G. Sutherland and Mrs Buchanan beat J. Garth and Mrs White 21-6; V. Thomas and Miss D. Kitchingham beat M. McDonald and Miss M. Heinz, 21-17; V. Stevens and Mrs Forbes beat R. Longstaff and Mrs Brown 21-5; W. Tennent and Miss MMcKay lost to P. Coll and Miss C. Beale 13-21; J. Forbes and Mrs Tennent iost to J. Stanton and Mrs Stanton 12-21; M. Hendy and Mrs McLean beat K. Coll and Mrs P. Coll, 21-16. St. John's won by eight sets to four, scoring 221 points to Blaketown s 166. The B grade game between St. John's and Blaketown. which, was played at Blaketown, resulted in a win for St. John's by 222 points to 186 points.

WORK FOUND FOR TWELVE MEN

STATE PLACEMENT SERVICE AT GREYMOUTH

During this week work was found by the Greymouth branch of the State Placement Service for 12 men. <->t these, three men and four youths were placed in permanent, three men in temporary, and one man in casual, private employment. For the first time for many, weeks no men were placed in full-time State or subsidised jobs.

SOCIAL AT DENNISTON

PRESENTATION TO MR J.

BRODIE

A presentation of a dressing-gown and travelling rug was Brodie, by the citizens of Denniston, at a social evening before his departure on transfer to the Christchurch post office. The presentation was made by Mr A. Brupe (postmaster), who extended best wishes to Mr Brodie-

« RIFLE SHOOTING

MURCHISON RETAINS BISLEY SHIELD

DRAWN MATCH AGAINST OWEN

A match for the B'sley Shield was held niil the Murchjson Defence Rifle Club's range recently, between Murchison (holders) and Owen (challengers). Conditions were excellent and some good scores were registered. After an excitmg match, points were even, and the Murchjson team retained the shield, Petailed scores were as follows:

RUGBY LEAGUE IN BULLER DISTRICT

The final of the Buller Rugby League, Sub-Centre's knock-out competition was played at Karamea last week-end between Karamea and Rangers (Millerton). The match, which was a good one, was won by Rangers by 18 points to 5, and not by Karamea as previ-. ously reported. The Inangahua final between Rangers and Waratahs (Reefton) will now be played at Reefton on Septem* ber 4. ______

IVJurchison Team 200 300 500 yds. yds. yds. Ttl C. Neame 33 33 34 100 J. R. Brown 33 30 33 9f J. James Dr. Sligo M. Spiers D. Bradley .. 30 27 31 32 33 33 29 30 31 33 33 ' 31 94 93 93 93 C P. Warne 29 32 31 92 G. G. Best .. 33 27 29 - 86 L. C. Robertson 29 29 26 84 W. Woodcock 28 28 27 83 305 304 308 917 Owen Team M. Win .. ■ -- 35 32 34 101 R. Win ... 34 30 34 98 A. Hughes .. 34 30 33 97 J. Win 33 31 32 96 H. Watson 33 31 32 86 E. Baigent .. 30 38 32 92 J. Newman 31 2(5 30 87 G. Wyllie ,. 27 30 28 85 S, Willetts 29 28 27 84 D. Skillen .. 26 312 26 294 29 311 81 917