MAIL SERVICE TO KUMARA UNSATISFACTORY

Greymouth Evening Star, 19 September 1946, Page 10

MAIL SERVICE TO KUMARA UNSATISFACTORY

Arising out of complaints by members that the mail service from Hokitika to Kumara Junction was extremely unsatisfactory, in that letters took days to arrive, although the places were only 14 miles apart, the Hokitika Businessmen’s Association, at _ its annual meeting, decided to interview the postmaster on the matter. It was also decided to. seek information regarding the closing times for mails and the clearing of boxes. The chairman, Mr. W. H. Stopforth, presided over a fair attendance of members. < The annual report and balance sheet, showing a credit of over £ll, were adopted. Officers were elected as follow:— Chairman, Mr. W. H, Stopforth (reelected); deputy chairman, Mr. A. J. Rooney; secretary, Mr. W. J. Richards (re-elected); assistant secretary and treasurer, Mr. G. Oliver (re-elected); c.vpci’ J commie'' — l. Wilson, G. Bryant, H. F. Hodgkinson, D. j names. W. Griffen, R. H. nandisides, e'. G. Lakin, F. Macintosh, H. Preston, M. Murfitt, M. Mitchell, A. O’Callaghan and Miss Lloyd. It was stated that the workers’ bus to Kumara and Rimu, leaving at 5.35 p.m., did not meet the desires of the majority of patrons, who preferred 5.16 p.m. The matter of fares to the Westland Hospital and the Kanieri-Woodstock-Rimu services was left to the chairman and secretary, to confer with the manager of the N.Z.R., Road Services. Mr. Griffin reported the work of tar-sealing the railway station approaches was on the list of work to be carried out this season. _ . Telegrams from the Minister of Transport, Mr. O’Brien, concerning the building of a new air port were read and it was decided to write the Minister, thanking him for his efforts.

Messrs Lakin and Preston were appointed to discuss with the fire brigade the revival of the New Years Eve fireworks carnivals. Messrs Oliver and Richards were appointed to interview Kanieri Electric Ltd., with regard to neon sign and time clocks, and cost of operation. It was decided to offer assistance to the proprietors of a Hokitika canning factory, who, it is understood, contemplate extending their operations. Messrs Murfitt and Rooney were appointed to arrange for speakers to address the next three meetings. Mountaineering Club Meets On Tuesday evening the Westland branch of the Canterbury Mountaineering Club met in the Methodist' Hall for its monthly meeting. The attendance was small. A series of over 100 photo-slides was shown, covering a trip in high country from the Wilberforce up Unknown river, over Unknown Col, Mathias Pass and Frew’s Saddle down to the Whitcombe river, and thence to the Hokitika river. .. The slides were fine examples of alpine photography and, although parts of the route were unfamiliar to the audience, the display provided an interesting change.