No Support For Change In Name For Washdyke

Press, Volume CI, Issue 29766, 8 March 1962, Page 17

No Support For Change In Name For Washdyke

**l do not think we should be pushed around by the Chamber of Commerce or anyone else,” said Mr P. F. Scott at the monthly meeting of the Levels County Council yesterday, commenting on a letter from the South Canterbury Chamber in which it was stated that a firm at Washdyke had raised the matter of changing the name of the district At its December meeting the Chamber was told that the name of Washdyke was thought to be unsuitable for use as a business address by firms handling certain lines, and that the firm in question had been endeavouring to obtain an outlet for its goods in the North Island and had been told that unless it was prepared to obtain a different address no business could be transacted.

Competition Suggested The letter added that the matter was discussed by the Chamber which was aware that any move to change the name must come from the residents concerned. However, in view of the fact that the area was a potential industrial one, the council's views were sought as to whether the local residents would be amenable to a change, and how best an alternative name could be

chosen—perhaps by a competition with a prize being awarded to the winner. The chairman (Mr D. C. Doake) said the matter was discussed some years ago. The council agreed that a copy of the letter be sent to the Washdyke Progress League.

Mr W. J. McHaffle: A rose by any other name smells just as sweet The council's representative on the Chamber of Commerce (Mr N. M. H. Gray) said he was surprised at one suggestion that Washdyke be called North Timaru, in view of the fact that part of the

township would be taken into the city area by agreement with the Timaru City Council. Tt was not very tactful,” he said.