Provincial Section

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 266, 5 August 1932, Page 15

Provincial Section

MANAWATU NOTES County Land Values LOCAL & GENERAL ITEMS Dominion Special. Service. Palmerston North, August 4. A deputation from the Kairauga County Council, comprising Messrs. D. Collis (chairman), P. G.' Mildon, and C. Anderson, waited on the Valuer-General in Wellington yesterday to stress the urgent need of a revaluation of the county lands. Th'e deputation sought to have the revaluation operative for next year. Palmerston’s Weather. After a period of sunshine, the weather in Palmerston North took a sudden change about 6 o’clock last night. The easterly wind of the afternoon shifted around to the south and boisterous and cold conditions prevailed throughout the night. The weather was. sunny this morning with a chilly wind from the snow on the higher levels of the district, but in the afternoon the sky was overcast and dull. Body Found in River. An inquest was held at Feilding yesterday by Mr. E. Goodbeheere on Harold Maxwell Furness, whose body wai found in the Mangaone Stream, near the Kawa Kawa road, on Tuesday. Hr. Phillips said there was a deep wound in the throat of Furness and from its nature it appeared to have been self-inflicted. Death was probably "due to haemorrhage from this wound. The late Mr. Furness has no relatives in the Dominion. He was on the staff of a Feilding drapery firm until he resigned a few years ago. Woodville Items. Alan Shearer Cochran was fined £3 and costs by Mr. J. Miller, S.M., on a < charge of exceeding the speed limit of 25 miles an hour stipulated under the Heavy Traffic Regulations. The county traffic inspector said defendant was driving a heavily-laded lorry at 35 miles an hour. The vital statistics for Woodville for July were:—Births. 3 (6): deaths, 6 (1) : marriages, 6 (nil). At the annual meeting of the Maharaharn Dairy Company it was reported that 337 tons 9 cwt. of cheese had been made during the season. The total amount of money handled during the year was £18,882/7/-, and of this amount £12.284/19/- had already been handed back to suppliers as advance payments ■ on milk supplied. Outbreak of Fire. The Palmerston North Fire Brigade received a call to an outbreak of fire in a motor-cycle' shop in Messrs. Alexander Clark. Ltd.’s, building in Fitzherbert Avenue this morning. The fire had secured too good a hold to be extinguished with chemicals, but was soon coped with' by a two-inch lend of water. Books endpapers in the office were destroyed. The fire is believed to have been caused by the fusing of an electric heater.

DANNEVIRKE HUNT Steeplechase Meeting Dominion Special Service. Dannevirke, August. 4. The. Dannevirke Hunt Club’s annual point-to-point steeplechase was held yesterday. The programme consisted of three steeplechase events and two jumping competitions. The results were as follow: — ■ , , Owners’ Point-to-point Steeplechase.— J. McDonald’s Pan Adair, 1 ; H. H. Gieson’s Bint. 2; G. Matsen’s Brightsone, 3. Oringi Steeplechase, Open.—R. J. McDonald’s Birkbeck, 1; W. H. Gaisford’s Commentator, 2; J. J. Waller’s Gaswyn, 3. Ashcott Steeplechase.—G. James s Auntie Mag, 11 K. McK. Duncan s Trouble, 2; R. Meredith's Beau Regal, 3. Men’s Hunters’ Competition.?— W. Hobson's Max, 1; Mrs. McKay’s Gisborne Jack. 2: J. McDonald’s Prince Charlie. 3 Ladies’ Hunters’ Competition.—Mrs. McKay’s Gisborne Jack, 1; Miss Gaisford’s Komona, 2; J. Trotter’s Major. 3.. SUCCESSFUL TOUR Bush Rugby Team Pahiatua, August 4. The Bush Rugby representative team returned from its southern tour this week. The manager, Mr. M. Galvin, reports a most enjoyable trip. Splendid • hospitality was meted out everywhere, and the team was very popular. The manager spoke glowingly of the behaviour of the team. The orderly conduct of the youthful combination was appreciated in every town visited. Mr, Galvin was greatly impressed by the loyalty of the public in the Nelson province to the game. People would travel long distances to see the province play, and club games were well patronised. At Nelson on the eve of the team’s departure, the captain, Mr. A. Mahoney, presented Mr. Galvin with an engraved fountain pen as a token of appreciation of the manner he had looked after the team. The team’s record wns as follows: v. Marlborough, won 14—9; v. Golden BayMotueka, won 11 —3; v. Nelson, lost 7— 30. PROVINCIAL RUGBY Horowhenua v. Manawatu Levin, August 4. The selection committee of the Horowhenua Rugby Union has chosen twenty players to train for the representative game Horowhenua v. Manawatu. which takes place on August 10 at Otaki. Players selected are: Barrett, Graham, Cooke.’ Johnson, Read. Culpman, Campbell, Young, Winiata, W. Parata, T. McDonald. Raddick. Ropata, Knox, Tatana, Tobi, Palmer; Minwood, Ogier, Pene. MINIATURE RIFLES Pragnell Shield Match - Featherston, August 4. In a challenge match for the Pragnell Shield the Featherston Miniature Rifle Club, the holders, defeated the South Featherston club by 33 points. The results are as follow: — Featherston: C. J. Nix, 100; A. Hodder, K. McKenzie. 99; F. Austin, W. Johnson, 97; E. Viles. J. Johnson, A. Robinson. 96: Mrs. Crawford, L. G. Benton, 95. Total, 970. South Featherston: M. Hodder,. A. Bain, 99; L. Lumsden. C. Bain, 97; A. Gain, 96; R. Jepson, 93; G. Brash, A. Ashworth. 90; C. Ashworth, 89; L. G. , Rasmussen, 87. Total, 937. ’

NEW CONFIDENCE Signs in Wanganui NEWS IN BRIEF Dominion Special Service. Wanganui, August 4. The sale was completed this morning of a section iu Springvale for building purposes. The laud agent who completed the deal stated to “The Dominion” that this is the. first occasion in three years on which a man has walked into his office, demanded to buy a section, and paid for it. Together with the growing demand for houses iu Wanganui, the sale is regarded as a sign of returning confidence. There are fewer houses empty in Wanganui than there were six months ago, and there are signs of /coming building activity in the city. Work for Boys. Among the scheme-; considered by Mr. S. G. Smith, M.P., for the employment of boys have been proposals to establish kindling wood factories, community farm schemes and extensive gardening projects. At a public meeting last night he said that the manufacture of school rulers had been considered. On investigation it was found that about 8000 rulers were imported into New Zealand every week, and there was no reason why these should not be made in the country. With reference to the community farming scheme he said that it had been estimated that it would cost about £lOOO to place each boy on a farm of his own. Y.M.C.A. Gardening Scheme. Among the schemes for employing boys by the Wanganui Y.M.C.A. and Juvenile Unemployment Committee is one which will convert a large portion of unused land in Wanganui into a great vegetable garden. Mr. F. G. Beaven said at a public meeting last night that it was hoped to employ fifty or sixty boys on the scheme, which would be directed by a competent gardener. The organisation in charge of the project was not only considering boys out of employment at the present time but those who would be out of work at the end of the school year. Assessment Court Sitting. The Assessment Court which sat m Wanganui yesterday to hear objections to Government valuations dealt with more than 200 cases yesterday and continued sitting again to-day. Mr. J. G. Hewitt. S.M., is presiding, and with him are Messrs. H. E. Leighton inent) and Imlav Saunders (Wanganui city). Mr. D. P. Varcoe appeared in support of the Government valuations. Mr. D. McFarlane Congratulated. “I would like to congratulate all responsible, and Mr. McFarlane in particular. on the work that has been done in placing 111 boys with farmers,” said Mr. S. G. Smith. M.P., at a public meeting last night. He considered that Mr. McFarlane had done more than any other man, and his record of placing so many boys was unparalleled in the history of New Zealand. He was entitled to the congratulations of the city and the Dominion. MID-WEEK HOCKEY Palmerston N. Games Palmerston North, August 4. In a challenge match for the Harper Shield played on the sportsground yesterday afternoon, the Manawatu ladies’ hockey representatives defeated Oroua by two goals to one. The first spell ended scoreless, Mana, watu having slightly the better of the game. In the second spell Misses Ran-, son and Turner goaled for Manawatu. and Miss McDonald for Oroua. Men’s Games. The final of the senior , championship was decided yesterday afternoon, Phoenix defeating Central Old Boys by one goal to nil for the Dawick Shield. The following were the results of the sealed handicap matches: —Combined Service beat Broadway B. 5—2; Kia Ora beat Massey College by default.

WAIRARAPA ITEMS Work for Unemployed SOCIAL AND GENERAL Dominion Special Service. Mastertoil, August 4. Proposals for absorbing a number of married unemployed men who are without relief work consequent ou the closing down of the county jobs, were discussed by the Masterton Unemployment Committee at a special meeting yesteiuay afternoon. It was decided to make representations to the Railways Department to have improvements carried out to a railway crossing at Kopuaranga. It was suggested that an embankment could be cut away which would improve visibility at the crossing. Work could be provided for fifty men for some time. A second suggestion was put forward regarding the establishment of a motor camping ground in the horse paddock site in Masterton Park. This suggestion is to be referred to the Masterton Motor Camping Committee. The New Dairy Season. The Greytown cheese factory commenced operations for the new season this week. The First Lamb. The first lamb of the season was sold at the Masterton saleyards yesterday. Ping-Pong Match. The Masterton Winter Sports Club will be represented by th" following in a ping-pong match against the Government Insurance Office team at Wellington on Saturday night: Misses D. Allan, B. Wright. E. Masters. M. Bright. Messrs. H. B. Massey, M. Winslade, C. Whitburn. J. Nicholls. J. Kennedy. G. Masters, B. Welch, Wairarapa Croquet Tourney. It was decided at the annual meeting of the Wairarapa Croquet Association to hold the annual tournament at Featherston this year. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mrs. Wakely (Haunui) ; vice-president, Mrs. Isaacson (Grey town) ; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. R. Watson (Haunui); official referee and handicapper. Mr. I. Saunders (Featherston). Masterton Park Bowlers. “It is gratifying to report a distinct improvement all round in club matters, especially in increased membership and individual interest in the game generally. ’ states Mr. W. Stewart, president of the Masterton Park Bowling Club in the report he is to present to the annual meeting of the club on Tuesday. “The green itself was in capital playing-order, and the caretaker’s zeal and care in maintaining’ its quality is much appreciated. If, as we hope, our membership increases, we could do with an enlargement of the pavilion. Your committee has been in touch with the park committee of the borough council, with certain proposals for enlargement, but nothing definite has resulted yet.” Mr. Stewart reviews the results of play during the season and concludes by observing that prospects look bright for the coming season. Social Notes. Mrs. R. St. Lawrence, of Hawke’s Bay, is visiting Masterton. Mrs. G. Jacobson. Kelburn, Wellington, has returned from a visit to Masterton. Mrs. C. V. Sugden, of Lower Hutt, who has been the guest of Mrs. E. Stanifovtli Essex Street, Masterton, .has returned to her home. ' Mrs. V. H. Kitcat, of Marton, is the guest of Mrs. F. C. Turner. Eketahuna. Miss Evelyn Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs’. J. D, Wilson, of Pahiatua, who has been in England for the past six years, will arrive in Wellington on November 1. Mrs.'J. D. Anderson. Halcombe, is visiting Carterton. Mr. and Mrs. B, Rhodes, who have been visiting Woodville, have returned to Otaki. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Rogers, High Street, Carterton. are spending a. holiday in Wanganui. Miss L. Arrow, “Hillcrest,” Pahiatua, is visiting her sister. Mrs. R. Lyons, Wellington. Mrs. J. Ellingham, of Whetakura, Hawke’s Bay,, is the guest of Mrs. McE. Mason, Pahiatua. Mrs. H. D. Grocott, of Highland Park, Wellington, is the guest of Sister DilnotSmith and Sister Baizley, Tararua Street, Pahiatua. RANGITIKEI NOTES Marton, August 4. At a. meeting held at Marton x last evening representative of business and farming interests a branch of the Stable Money League was formed. Mr. J. A. Bush is president and Mr. P. 11. Wood secretary and treasurer. A policy of inflation of currency is favoured. Rangitikei junior Rugby representatives were defeated at Marton yesterday by Wanganui juniors, the score being 15—13. Two minutes before the final whistle Rangitikei led 13—10. The capital value of the rateable property in each of the local contributory districts to the Wanganui Hospital Board is as follows: Rangitikei county, £9,952,633 ; Taihape borough. £573,777 ; Marton borough, £804,437; Hunterville town, £95,360; Bulls town, £114,695; Mangaweka, £49,185. No less than 18 frosts were experienced in Turaklna during July. They varied in severity from one to eight degrees. A defence of the banks was voiced by Mr. G..L. Marshall at the combined meeting last night. “They can do nothing > to injure their credit at home,” he said'“but if they had a definite assurance from the Government that New Zealand is not going on the London market for funds they would, I feci certain, come to our assistance.” At the annual meeting of the H.lnferville Fire Brigade the election of officers resulted as follows: Captain. R. A. Gordon: lieutenant. W. Shindler: secretary, G. Shindler; senior foreman. 11. Tweedie; junior foreman. J. Hallwood; senior branchman, R. Halliburton; junior hranchnian. J. Follas; senior hydrantman. R. Baker; junior hydrantman. W. Jones: motorman. IT. Tweedie; assistants. W. Jones. 11. Shaw: stationkeeper. W. Jones: assistant. 11. Shaw.