HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 221, 14 June 1932, Page 5

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

BOROUGH AFFAIRS Petone Council Meets GENERAL BUSINESS The Petone Borough Council held its regular meeting last night, the mayor, Mr. D. McKenzie, presiding. There were present Councillors V. A. Noble, V. E. Jacobson, A. Scholefield, E. T. E. Hogg, J. C. Burns, H. A. Ryder, and C. I'. Brockelbank. Having received a letter from a local firm of glaziers reminding the council of its promise to stipulate the use of Petone labour and material ip future Jackson Street widening work, the council reaffirmed its decision to act along those lines. | The Petone Central Band wrote asking for the use of the bandroom rent free in lieu of subsidy. The town clerk intimated that the rent was £l5 a year. The matter was referred to the finance committee. / Following the recent protest of the council that Petone was not being treated fairly, the Wellington Rugby Football Union wrote that they always endeavoured to treat the Petone public fairly. “Probably the best match of the day,’ Petone v. Eastbourne, was played at Petone. The union pointed out that as a general rule attractive matches had to be i put on at Athletic Park, and if Petone was one of the leading teams they must be drawn to play there. The letter was “received.” It was decided to send circular-letters to local schools requesting the scholars to respect the borough reserve's. A total of 424 drivers’ licenses was issued during the month, and six new drivers tested and certificates issued. Building permits to the value of £79 were issued during the month. Fees collected amounted to £l. LEAVING' FOR ENGLAND Councillor Anderson, Lower Hutt Leaving to-day for a trip to England, Councillor A. Anderson was farewelled by the Lower Hutt Borough Council last evening. The mayor, Mr. W. Strand, wished Mr. Anderson a very pleasant trip and expressed the hope that he would return energised and invigorated to take up the running of the affairs of the council. Paying tribute to Councillor Anderson s work on the council, Mr. Strand said that although he had not been long on the council he had made his presence felt on more than one occasion, and had taken a great interest in local body matters. In reply, Councillor Anderson assured the council that while, at times, he had expressed different views to those of other councillors, he had never left a meeting bearing ill-will toward the mayor or a councillor. OFFER OF LAND For Recreation Purposes Inquiring whether the council would be prepared to accept it in trust for recreation purposes, the Lands and burvey Department has offered the Lower Hutt Borough Council a triangular piece of land lying behind the houses fronting Randwick Road, Elizabeth Street, and York Street. It was stated that the piece of land was 4 acres 33 perches in area, of irregular shape, and was bisected by. the Awamutu creek. Alter considering the matter last evening the council decided to hold it over in order that it might view the site. Councillor D. S. Patrick asked what the land would be likely to cost if the council took it over, whether it was likely to pay, and whether jt would require a very great amount of filling, doubted whether they could carry all the grounds, and said that the council should be very careful before it accepted dcdiThe mayor said that the time was opportune. If they accepted it, there was so much labour available. He would object to material being carted to fill the grounds, which only needeel levelling. SCHOOL RUGBY Shield Cup Contests Results of matches played in the Hutt Valley primary schools’ weekly competitions are as follow: — Senior (Baldwin Shield) Trentliam defeated Waiwetu by 45 points to 3. Browne 6, Coker 2, and Taylor scored tries, all of which were converted by Browne. ~, -. Petone West defeated the rapidly >' n ? ro ''' Ing St. Patrick's College team by 14 to 3. .Ashton (2) and Knowles scored for the wlnn<Pet.one Central defeated Upper Hutt by 23 to nil. Whittington, Wilkinson, and Peters wore responsible for Petone’s scores. Hutt Central drew with Eastern Hutt, 6 all ,after a stirring game. Junior (“Chronicle”) Cup Eastern Hutt drew with Petone West, 3 all; Hutt Central defeated Waiwetu, 12 nil; Upper Hutt Convent defeated Upper Hutt A. 10 nil; Upper Hutt A defeated Upper Hutt B, 29 nil; Eastern Hutt defeated Randwick, 6—3. Intermediate (Samuel Cup) Petone Convent 12, Hutt Convent 0; Taita 12, Silverstream 0; Petone Convent 4a, Boulcott 3; Wilford 12, Silverstream 0; Petone Convent 45, Taita 0; Hutt Convent 9, Silverstream 0; Petone Convent 39, Epuni 0; Hutt Convent 20, Epuni 0; Randwick 26, Taita 0; Boulcott 12, Wilford 0; Petone Convent 47, Silverstream 0; Boulcott 23, Taita 13. Midgets In the midgets’ competition, which is open to boys under sst. 71b., who have not played in any higher grade team, some exciting games have been played. East Hutt (!. Hutt Central 3; Hutt.Central 9, Petone Central 0; Hutt Convent 20, Petone West 0; Petone- Convent 3, Hutt Convent 0; Hutt Central 9 Trentliam 0; Trentliam 0, Upper Hutt 0; Petone West 6, Petone Central 0; Hutt Convent 33, Upper Hutt 0.

HUTT RELIEF WORKS Change In Control Relief work on the Wainui hill road has, up till now, been administered by the Lower Hutt Borough Council, while the Public Works Department has kept a number of the’relief workers engaged on the cleaning of the Government land in the borough. Commencing yesterday, a change was made in the control of these jobs, the department taking charge of the Wainui hill road and the council assuming responsibility for providing work for those formerly on the Government lands. BETTER IDENTIFICATION Lower Hutt Borough Reserves In conformity with the suggestion of the Waiwetu Progressive Association, it was decided that Trafalgar Street Reserve should be called “Trafalgar Park” and Trafalgar Square should be renamed "Waterloo Square.” The association stated that strangers to the locality were experiencing considerable difficulty in locating the women’s hockey grounds on the reserve, there being confusion between the reserve and the square.

DANCE AT EPUNI There was a fair attendance at the Efiuni School on Saturday evening, when an enjoyable dance was held in aid of the piano fund, Mr. W. Harris acted as M.C., and Mr. Bert Ray was the pianist. Those present included: —Mesdames Swain, silk rayon; Gilbert, navy blue marocain; Booth, black satin; Dees, black lace; Owen, black lace; Strachan, brown rayon; Hayes, blue rayon; and Misses Hayes, black satin; J. Hayes, ■white silk; A. Harris, green georgette; F. Clout, navy blue silk; J. Strachan, black net and taffetas; W. Strachan, black net and satin; T. Walters, brown velvet; Wallace, brown marocain; and Messrs. W. Harris, W. Dees, Owen Swain, Glen, J. Gorrie, F. Odlin, B. Peck, and Burrell.