Beach Road Fire.

Franklin Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 139, 3 December 1934, Page 8 (Supplement)

Beach Road Fire.

The five-roomed residence near Hingaia bridge on Beach, road. Papakura, destroyed by fire early on Tuesday morning was insured with Lloyd’s for £jso. The building was owned by Mrs E .Sharp of Devonport, and was occupied by Mr T. Fitzpatrick. The furniture owned by the occupier was insured for £l5O with the Guardian office.

Plunket Society Garden Party. The Papakura Plunket Society is again fortunate in being able to hold its annual garden party at the residence ol' Mrs Beechey in Wellington street. Tlie beautiful grounds are very suitable for the effort which deserves public patronage. The arrangements made ensure a happy and successful afternoon on Wednesday of this week and it is hoped there will be a good attendance. Work for Boys. “It is gratifying to know .that positions have been made available for nearly all those wanting work,” stated the headmaster of Wellington College (Mr W. A. Armour) in his rep.'rt, to the monthly meeting of the Board of Governors of the Wellington Colleges. There was, of course, said Mr Armour, the problem ahead of finding work for the boys who would be leaving at the end of the year . The principal of Rongotai College (Mr F. Martyn Renner) reported that more and more boys were being absorbed into the work of the -community, and this was an indication that there was a healthier tone in business circles.