REEFTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 24 September 1932, Page 2

REEFTON NOTES

(From Our Own Correspondent). REEFTON, September 23. Alt’iU'Hgh several of the coot in connection with the Snowy R). r Sluicing Company, have not yet been let, [here are 25 men engaged for the work of constructing the race with which, good progress is being made. The fact that the project has been started when there are prospects of dry weather, should be favourable for the Companv from a financial p’oint of view. Mr W. Wildcrmoth, employed in a tunnel on the Waitahu race, sustained a severe injury to his left pye on Wednesday, a piece of wood from, a lath i n lhe tunnel entering the optic. He came into town and the wood was removed by Dr. Wickcn. The condition of Airs J. McNamara at the Reefton Hospital, was this morning much brighter, but she is still v''rv dangerously ill. Word has been received from Greymouthl that Air W. Rivers i s xery sori ously ill. His Reefto n relatives went to Greymouth to-day to see him. Air Ernest Bolitho, of Black’s Point is reported to be showing considerable provemont in his condition. The Reefton Ladies’ Club hold a six-a-side tournament to morrow afternoon, commenui ig at 130 o’clock for the Nicholson Cup. The teams are as follows:—A: A. Patterson, N. AfcMahon, P. Kearns. B. Blom, I. McCaffrey, I). Perry; B: L. Ecklund. R, Wills, Al. Blackadder, E. Evans, Al Robinson, E. Woods; C: Af. Austin. F. Absalom. K. Blom, A. Blair, B. Cr.ap man, .1. AlcAlahon; Emergencies: F. Allen and E. Provis. The junior game sev?n-a-side rugby tournament draw has been amended, and now is:—Kiwi v. Waratah, and Black’s Point a bye. The following are th« teams t° l'' a . v a curtain raiser foi the rep. match o n Sunday:—B team: Forwards, W. Burnett, T. O’Donnell, Jas, Patterson, H. Hunt, L. Griffiths, L. McKanp, E. Black, P». Alburn; half J, Sara; five-eighths, G. Waid, J. Col lias; three-quarters; Jim O’Alalley, R Campbell, I). Robertson; full-lack, S. Griggs. Emergencies: Galway and E Eag<-r. C Team: Forwards. D. Ors bourn, P. and G. Lewis L. Schroder. R. 11 inderniarch, G. Reid, J. Williams. A Cohan.; half, J. Downey; fiveeighths, S. Payne, .1. Dellaca; threequarters, 11. Lewis, R. Smith, A. Sara; full-back. (). Hoy. Emergencies, Jas Patterson. 'l'. Dellaca and Parish. Referee, F. Cutbush.

The first round of the APm’s Golf Championship resulted as follows: — McKenzie beat Piatt, 5 up and 4; Lee beat Larsen, 3 up and 1 ; Hubbard beat Blum, 1 up; Hepburn, a by'*. In the semi-final Hubbard p’lnys Lee and Alclv nzie plays Hepburn. FoLowing are I h.(> p’ayur H chosen to play against Greyimmlh, on the latter’s links on Sunday, starting at 10 a.m : —ATen: McKenzie, Blom, Doctor Alarshall, Hub bard, Mnindonald, Larsen, Stevens and Kane. Ladies: Alesdames Prentice Patterson, Sharpe, Kane, Hubbard: Aliases Kearns, King and Brooks.

The Hospital Board passed the following accounts at its- meeting vest'V-day:—-Receipts, £378 15s Id; Exp’enditur 1 , Pecuniary assistance £l9. salaries £172 6s sd, Hospital Boards’ Association £2, Electric Light Coy. £ll 10s Bd, North Canterbury Board £3] 3s Id. Dominion Detital Coy. £5 19s 2d, T. Galbraith 14s, W. J. Duff 13s railage o n drugs 2s 6d, J. Rogers 4s, Postal Department £5 12s 3d L. E. Alorgan £2 4s fid, Education Department £26 6s lOd, Harold Bros. Stores £3l 14s lid. Harold Bros, bread £8 6s, Harold Bros, wines and spirits £7 10s, McFlwee and Son £l5 15s. W. Hobbs £7 18s 3d, L. Lochore £2 9s N, Collins £l3 6s 3d, Mill'ers Ltd. £6 9s lOd, N.Z. Drug Coy. £lB 4s 4d, Grey Hospital Boa id 10s fid, Inangahua Herald 15s, R. Rollerson 12s. At the meeting of the Inangahua Aralley branch of the Farmers’ Union, there was a good attendance, Air R. Bell presiding. 'The Postmaster, Reefton wrote regarding rural mail. The. Secretary supply information required. Railway Department wrote re. running an extra train on Saturday, asking if the branch wag prepared to contribute*. —Resolved that the Department be informed that the branch is not prepared to contribute. Air P. Smith wrote resigning his position as vice'President. —Received with regret and the appointment of a •uccessor was held over. It was resolved that next meeting be held at R.otokohu Schoolroom, on the second Thursday in October, and that a delegation from the Inangahua A. and P. Association be invited to attend and dis cuss the question of the inclusion of stock classes in the Show schedule. It was resolved that the Inangahua County Council be approached regarding the river protection works at Douglas’s Farm, Waitahu.

The County Council meeting was attended by Crs Blackadder (chairman), J. B. Auld, J. O. Byrne, D. Panckhurst, J. O’Regan, T. Watson, W. Clayton and F. W. Archer. A report on the town water supply was submitted by Crs Auld, Archer ami Panckhurst. —It was proposed by Cr. O’Regan, seconded by Cr. Byrne, that as a lot of work had been put into the report that the throe councillors be granted 21s each for their services. Cr. Auld stated that a lot of good work had been done on the race by the foreman. —It was resolved that the report be adopted, and the subcommittee be accorded a vote of thanks. The foreman was instructed to proceed with the work as soon as possible. The foreman’s report was presented, also report of Air C. Willis, supervisor at Alexander track, stating a further 20 chains of track had been completed. Cr. Archer considered that the work was not being advanced as it should be. Cr. Archer proposed and Cr. Clayton seconded, that Air Willis be asked to resign as supervisor at Stevenson’s Flat. Cr. Blackadder moved an amendment that the Council carry on for a week as at present, and that Air Haldane ascertain the number of mon willing to camp at Stevenson’s Flat, their names to be submitted to the Council for selection. Cr. Archer contended that his proposal should be put to the meeting. He agreed to alter his resolution to the effect that Air Willis be informed that his services would not be required as supervisor after the end of the month. This was carried, also the resolution regarding men camping on the work. It was resolved on the motion of Crs. O’Rogan and Blackadder, that a committee be formed to formulate a scheme w’hereby the money at present being expended in transport of men to Stevenson’s Flat be spent on construction work. Crs. Watson, Panckhurst and Archer, with the Chairman, were appointed to the Committee. Cr. Auld

moved mid Ur. Clayton seconded, that it In* a reuommendal ion to the Local Unemployment Committee. that the Council will not provide work for men who will not undertake work in any locality when instructed by the Count v foreman. Crs. Blackadder and O’Regan dissented. The resolution was carried. The matter of attention to a drain at Waiuta was left to the foreman for report. It was resolved that work on river protection at Brazils, at Waitahu, be undertaken as men are available and that the foreman lie instructed to place a light bridge across Boatman’s Creek at the old Fiery Cross Battery. Cr. Blackaddor moved and Cr. Auld seconded, that Cr. Archer be recommended as a member of the local Unemployment Committee. — Carried. The District Inspector of Factories forwarded copy of a letter from Wild and Robertson in connection with the proposed reconstruction of a sawmill at Rough River. The matter was left in the hands of the Foreman and the Riding members to confer with Air Robertson. Air G. G. Lockington wrote re access to his land at Giles Creek, asking what assistam-e tin* Council could render by way of a suspension bridge.—No action was taken. \V. Doig. Blackwater, requested permission to cross the Black water-Waiuta road with a pipe line.—This request was granted. W. E. Burley wrote asking that water bo connected to garage*. Walsh Street, Reefton.—liesolved that Air Burley’s request be acceded to. and that the chaige be 3s fid per week. The Prime Alinister acknowledged receipt of a letter re widows’ and miners’ phthisis pensions.—Resolved that the Clerk reply, urging the utmost consideration. Afessrs Honey and Sullivan asked that the road leading to coal mine at Reefton be widened and metalled.—The foreman is to report, to the next meeting. Air C. E. Bransden wrote asking for repairs to J.anding, Brown Creek Road.—Left to the foreman. The Secretary of the Unemployed Workers’ Alovcmcnt forwarded a resolution regarding men being called out for work.—The Chairman moved and Cr. Archer seconded, that the Secretary bo informed that the men were always notified when work is available for them. The Alovement also asked the Chairman to convene a public meeting to find ways and means of establishing a fund for the relief of distress amongst the unemployed in the district. —It was resolved that the Secretary be asked for information re the distress. Cr. Archer proposed and Cr. Panckhurst seconded that the Counties! Association be written to asking what steps the County is able to take in the collection of long outstanding rates on Crown land properties that are tenanted.—Carried. The Secretary of the A. and P. Association wrote thanking the Council for use of Chambers, and asking that the,

same privilege be PKtomled I'or tie? ensuing 12 months.—Granted. At the Hospital Board meeting Messrs J. B. Auld ((hairinan), 1\ Sea\vright. J. I>. Byrne. T. R. Watson. W. F. Archer, W. Clayton, G. B. AlcInroe, and W. Blackadder were present. The Medical Superintendent reported: Admitted 12. discharged 9, died I. remaining 28, operations 5. anaesthetics 15, out-patients .1, attendances 3, births 4. Mr Archer referred to indigent persons passing through the district who had been referred to oiluw oflh-ers. The Chairman said as far as he knew no necessitous cases had been refused asssitancc except when under the influence of liquor. Ln replv to Mr Afclnroe. the secretary said the Board’s resolution granting 4s (id per day applied only to cases where a patient was recommended to enter another hospital by the Medical Superintendent. Mr Blackadder suggested that the Board apply for a subsidy to erect a fence around the Hospital garden. The Secretary stated that the lease of the Board’s paddock on the Buller Road had run out. Tt was decided that the present lessee be ottered the lease of the paddock for a further term of three years at the same rental, £8 per year. Waiuta Miners’ ALcdical Association wrote re furniture and equipment of AVaiuta Hospital, asking assistance in improving the building and ground. The Secretary stated the value of the materials after deductions made was £67. Mr Archer moved and Mr Clayton seconded that the amount of £l2 10s per month subsidy be given to the \5 aiuta Medical Association.—Carried. Dr. Marshall pointed out the necessity of having the enamel utensils replaced by mono-metal. It would be cheaper in the long run. Mono-metal was practically everlasting. The.y could have this indented along with the Grey Hospital Board’s supplies. It was decided that the matter be left to Dr. Marshall, the town members and the secretary to inquire into. The Department of Health wrote re unemployed men classed as B2 and C, not fit for camp but. fit for light work in town. The Chairman said the Board

always gave assistance in such cases. The Public Trust Office, Dunedin, wrote re the estate of Roland Parker, asking consent to have account ranked as an ordinary account. —Resolved to advise the Public Trustee that the Board declined to have the account ranked as an ordinary account. Waiuta Miners’ Medical Association wrote tor copy of condition regarding the transport of patients from Waiuta to Roof ton.—The Secretary stated there were no specifications. A. E. Werry wrote re account for treatment of his son, and complained of treatment received. In reply to Mr Archer, the chairman said this was the first occasion on whici a complaint had been

made. It was resolved that AJr Worr be given 14 days to pay the accOUn Il was decided to support Nelson (’it Pouncil’s resolution against detrimer tai reports being sent out of the De minion of earthquakes and unemploye< riots.