WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 2 January 1935, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.j. Labour Matters: WESTPORT, January 1. Mi W. 11. Woodcock was in the chair at the usual weekly meeting of the local branch of the New Zealand Labour Parly. It was agreed to hold a special meeting on Sunday, January 13, at which remits for the annual conference of the Party will be discussed. After routine matters had beep dealt with and the Chairman had extended his wishes to all for. a prosperous New Year, the meeting terminated. Mr P. C. Webb arrived from Greymouth after the meeting, and reviewed interestingly all he hao seen at Hokitika. He was much impressed with the organisation of the celebrations, especially the procession. It was a wonderful success and the arrangements reflected the greatest, credit on all concerned. Athletics and Cycling:

The visiting Sydenham athletes had a try-out On Victoria Square on Saturday. when a sports meeting was conducted under the auspices of rhe West port Club. The visitors were not very successful, but impressed, and will undoubtedly figure more prominently to-morrow. The results were as follows: — Ladies' 75 yards handicap: G. Shaw 3yds 1. .1. Riley ser 2, J. Robertson 24yds 3. Men's 75 yards handicap. Ist heat: C. Barrell (S.) ser 1, D. Parkinson 7yds 2. J. Jones syds 3. Time Bsoc. 2nd heat: A. Jost 6yds 1, J. Hill 3yds 2, E. Halder ser 3. Time Bsee. 3rd heat: M. Robinson syds and RSmith syds dead heat I. Busfield (S.) Ivd 3. Time 8 l-ssee. Pinal: Robin son 1, Jost 2, Barrell 3. Timo 8 1-5 sec. Won by two feet. Two mile cycle handicap: ((. Blumhardt 20yds I, L. Halo 40yds 2, ACaldwell ser 3. Boys’ race, under 15: J. Brown 1. Worthington and T. Brown dead heat Ladies’ 100 yards handicap: B. Parkinson syds 1. G. Shaw syds 2, JRobertson syds 3. Time 12 2-ssec. One mile cycle handicap: G. Blumhardt 30yds 1, T. Marr 55yds 2, R. Dalkie 45yds 3. Time 2.18 2-5. Half-mile handicap: A. .Tost 40yds 1, D. Hardie 45yds 2. T. Phipps 50yds Shot put: Phipps 1. S. Caldwell 2, G. Blumhardt 3. The Mayor extended a welcome W the Sydenham athletes, and Mr Graham replied. Band Recital: Under the uonductorship of Mr Mara, the Municipal Band gave a recital at the Rotunda on Victoria Square. There was a largo attendance of the public, and the music was much enjoyed. Mining Material for Sale: On the front page of this issue. Mr W. T. Sle< s Westport, Secretary the Cardiff Bridge Co-operative Mining Party, advertises for «;ile n quantity of mining material. A full list of ilie plant can be seen at I lie ‘•Argus’’ OtTiee. It is an opportun itv lhat sh'.»ul<l not be overlooked. Dux Medallist: At the annual distribution of prizes at the Granity Primary School the Dux Medal was awarded to Miss Peggie Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Smith, Granity.