WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 21 September 1932, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(From Our Own Correspondent). Labour Meeting. WESTPORT, September 20. At the conclusion of Mr Holland’s] address, a report of which appeared in yesterday's issue, the speaker re-‘ ferrod to the imprisonment of Messrs Galbraith, Griffen and Robinson at Wellington. The men did not have-tho right of trial by .jury and lie (the speaker) did not think any Magistrate should have the power to impose a sentence of three years' imprisonment. Efforts would be made to arrange a conference between tin* representatives of tin* Denniston Miners’ Union and the Company with a view to bringing about a settlement of the present di< putt*. The Labour Party would also ask for a comprehensive enquiry into tin* coal trade*. Referring to the Buller Gorge railway, Mr I lo'land was of the opinion that if the line had been completed it would now be a sound economic proposition. The Board had

more power than the Government. The position was anomalous and one that should be speedily remedied. If the Government was desirous id' com plot- j ing the line tin* work could not bo’ proceeded with without the permission (if the Railway Board. If the Labour Party were in power the first thing they would do would be to take that power from the Railway Board. Ho (Mr Holland) and lie Labour Party were opposed to tin* action of the Government in prolonging the life of Parliament for a year longer than they were elected for. However, he was of the opinion the present Government would be forced tc go to tin* country before the four years had expired. Education Matter;. At tin* usual monthly meeting of ■ the Nelson Education Board, held yesterday, the Se rotary reported that the school at the Alexander Mino would open next month. An applica tion from tie Ikamatua Committee for a new teacher's residence was acceded to and tin* Chairman was requested to make special representations to tie Minister at Wellington in regard to the matter. 'fin* Chair man’s recommendation that repairs bo effected t> Black’s Point School was adopted and the tender of Air A. (’onwan was accepted for the work. \ recommendation of the Headmaster at. Denniston School that repairs be done at th* infant school was tigreed to Mr Linehan's tender of £S3 for alter aliois to the teacher's residence at Kara niea was accepted. The Education Department notified that no probationers would be appointed in and admission to training colleges Would ly restricted. The Denniston Headmaster asked for a grant ol £9 9s to cover cost of tools, etc., for woodwork instruction to pupils ir primary department. 'i’he matter was held over for particulars. Coal Shipments. The Westport Coal Company for tho week ending September 17th shipped 2419 tons 17 cwt of coal? Local sales amounted to 33 tons 15 cwt. Buller Rugby Union. At the usual weekly meeting of tho .Management Committee held last evening, Air F. Keating was in tho chair, ami those present were: Messrs A. Stevens, C. Samuels, S. Davis, G Stephenson, 11. Hammond and AV. Craddock. It was resolved: That cheque for £2 10s be forwarded to Wellington Rugby Union to pay for meals at Murchison of Wellington touring team. That selectors b<* instructed to select team immediately to play Wellington on Saturday. That Air S. Davis be ap pointed referee of the Buller v. Wellington match next Saturday. That Air W. Marshall be appointed referee of the Rival v. Pirate curtain-raiser lhat only the Memorial Gate entrance be used for next Saturday’s match. I hat the gate charges for next Saturday’s match be: Gents 2/-, Ladies 1/-, Grandstand ]/-. That the Borough Council be asked to place the Welling ton-Bnller match on the same footing as Seddon Shield match, as the Union will be at considerable expense over the same. That the business people bo asked to Hose their premises from 2.30 to 5.3(1 next Saturday. That the Wellington team be accommodated at Albion Hotel during their stay in West, port. That the Wellington team he taken mi a car rich* to the mines on’ Friday afternoon; that they be tho j guests of the Westport Club on Friday 1 evening at the ball, be guests of the Buller Rugby I’nion at dinner on Saturday evening; be taken to AVhippet Sports Meeting on Sunday morning, ~l|d to a picnic al Taurnnga Bay on Sunday afternoon, and that the* ladies’ committee be' the guests of the Union at the* picnic. 'That Alessrs A. Stevens , and W. (’ruddock be appointed join* - managers of the Wellington ti’iirn dur ing their stay in Westport. That Bui ler team assemble at Black and White Hotel at 1.39 p.m. on Saturday, ami W. Nahr be appointed manager of same. Basketball. The basketball tournament will bo continued on Thursday night al the Drill Shed. Tho draw is as follows: Technical Old Girls v. SI. Alary’s Olli Girls, at Drill Hall at 7 p.m. (referee,

Air Hammond); High School v. Ranger B at Westport ground at 5.15 p.m. (Aliss Findlay); St. Andrews v. Technical School Old Girls B at School grounds at 5.15 p.m. (Aliss Anderson); St John A v. St. John B at Westport School ground at 5.15 p.m. (Aliss Eggers); Ranger A has a bye. Miniature Rifle Club.

The above Club brought the season to a close last evening, when the final competition was won by W. Earl. Air A. J. Green, in the unavoidable absence of the President, Air G. H. Gothard, presented the prizes won during the season, as follows: Aggregate Cup, Air W. Murray; Club Champion, Air R. L. Jordan; Weekly Competitions, Messrs W. Alurray. J' Singer. N. Perkins, L. Hutchison. W. Struthers. A. L. Williams, A. C. Baseand. An Aerodrome.

That then* are still in Westport a few people who are awake to the demands of the times is evidenced by the interest of the members of the local Aero Club in efforts to secure a site for the purpose of building an aerodrome. Alodern life has developed new needs and methods of transport and there is every sign that AVestport will in the near future be able to boast of an aerodrome and a landing | ground second to none in the country ■ and will as a consequence be able to adapt herself to the inexorable requirements of the present period of progress as far as transport is concerned. A site at the North Beach which visiting airmen are unanimous would be ideal was visited yesterday by members of the club, but on investigation it was found that a body styling themselves f ‘The Coal Distillation and By-Products Co.’’ were seeking an option over portion of the property and already had plans prepared, suggesting that the area would in time become a hive of industry. However, this proposition is not taken too seriously, and tin* Aero Club members are of the opinion if the 'drome was built now it would require more than one coat of paint before carbonisation in Westport would bo giving cheap benzine, dyes, etc. It is to be hoped the Club will be successful in securing the site and that AVestport will as a result be provided with a long felt want. Personal. Alessrs 11. R. Young (Westport) ami R. English (Christchurch), directors ot the Coal Distillation and By-Products Co., N.Z.. leave shortly for England on a two mouths’ trip for the purpose of inducing English financiers to interest, themselves in the West Coast project.

Mr 11. E. Holland left this morning by early car for AVellington. Hockey. The fixtures on Thursday next will be confined to the final of St. John's Cup between Ramblers ami Wesley. Tin* Technical School and AVestport teams both forfeited their engagements. A married v. single men game will provide a curtain-raiser. Shipping. The Kini was the only arrival in port yesterday. She completed her Grcymouth cargo and loft later for Napi(*r. 'l’he Rata is due here on Thursday from AVellington with cargo, and is due to sail for Greymouth. The Kaimai is expected to-morrow from AVellington to part load for the samp port, and will complete her cargo at Greymouih. The Kartigi is due to-night from Grcymouth to complete loading for New Plymouth and Auckland. Andy Phillips is now at the Sergeant’s Hill Hotel, where a welcome awaits all.—Advt. Morgan’s Pictures Paramount present Frederic Alarch in the weirdest romantic story, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde,” at the Victoria Theatre this (AVednesday) evening and matinee to-morrow (Thursday) at 2.30

p.m. This brilliant classic of a dual personality is adapted from the immortal story of Robt. Louis Stevenson. A gentleman and a lover! Brilliant, honoured young doctor whom all London worships. Yet he has ideas a little ahead of his times, a little strange, ideas that* class him as eccentric. Aliriam Hopkins and Rose Hobart are. in tho featured roles. “Sound News’’ and “Screen Souvenirs” are the supports. Popular prices 2/3 and 1/6. Reserves at Aforgan’s. AVARNER BROS. SPECIAL. “The Alan Who Played God,” starring George Arliss, has been specially booked for screening at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday night. Friday and Saturday, and matinee Saturday at 2.30 p.m. AVestport patrons are fortunate in being able to see such an early screening of this great attraction, as it is .due for screening at Timaru the AVednesday after.