WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 20 August 1937, Page 3

WESTPORT NOTES

FOur Own Correspondent] N.Z.W.U. Pakihi Branch: WESTPORT. August 19._ Mr. R. McGregor, was in the chair at the annual meeting of the Pakihi Branch of the N.Z.W.U., held in the Labour Rooms on Monday evening. The Secretary was instructed to write to Hon. P. C. Webb, making further representations regarding payment'for King’s Birthday. Consideration of a communication from the General Secretary was held over until a District Council meeting is convened which, it is. anticipated, will be done when the National Conference report comes to hand. Reports by delegates to Trades Council Federation of Labour and also a District Council report were received. The annual election of officers was; proceeded with and Mr. R. McGregor was re-elected unopposed to the Presidency. Mr. E. Potter was the only nominee for the Vice Chairman and was declared elected. Messrs H. Hennessy and C. Pomeroy were nominated" for the Secretaryship, the former being re-elected. Mr. Seaton was appointed Check Inspector. Mr. McGregor was re-elected unopposed as delegate to the Trades Council Federation of Labour. Mr. H. Hennessy was reappointed as the Union delegate on the Buller L.R.C., also to the District Council N.Z. Workers’ Union. A vote of thanks was accorded the President and Secretary for services rendered during the year. It was decided that a levy of fed per member be struck in aid of the Spanish Distress Fund. A vote of thanks to the Chair concluded the business. ’

Westport Girls Weds at Otago: A pretty wedding took place recently at Bannockburn, Central Otago, when Miss Mary Douglas, formerly of Westport, daughter of Mr. A. Douglas and the late Mrs. Douglas, Waitahu, Reefton, was married to Herbert Charles, fifth son of Mr. and Mrs Sanders, Wanaka, Otago. The ceremony took place at the Bannockburn Hotel and Rev. Father Graham officiated. The bride wore a royal blue cosfume with hat and shoes to match and carried an ivory bound prayer book, the gift of Mrs. Victor Caldwell, who acted as Matron of Honour, and who was attired in an en* semble of black and green georgette with hat and shoes to match. Mr. Wilson, Proprietor of the Bannockburn Hotel, where a large number of guests were' entertained after the ceremony, acted as best man. The happy couple, who will make their hoffie at Wanaka, were the recipients or many congratulatory messages and presents. Mrs. Sanders’ many Westport friends will join in wishing her every luck and prosperity in her married life.

County Matters: Cr. D. J. Archer, was in the chaii at the monthly meeting of the Buller County Council, held last evening. An application from Nelson Creek Sawmilling Company for assistance in improving the road to the mill was referred to the Land Board, who, it was stated, received all revenue from royalties. The sum of £5 was granted" to the Granity branch of the Plunket Society. A request from the Westland Local Bodies and General Workers’ Union that men engaged under Scheme 13 be paid award rates, was agreed to. It was also decided to deduct Union contributions from men’ wages. Mr. C. F. Turk, Karamea, was granted a slaughterhouse license. A bond of £l5O was decided upon in connection with the transport of a 14 ton boiler on the Westport-Karamea Main Highway. Referring to the scenic attractions on the Coast, Cr. J. H. Powell was of the opinion that the road on the south side of Fox’s River should, if continued, opened up some fine country. Cr. Dellevadova said few people realised the scenic beauty of the West Coast. In a recent issue of the National Geographic Magazine, he had seen little reference to the Buller Gorge and other places of interest on the Coast, whereas other places in New Zealand were extensively advertised. He was of the opinion a report should be sent by the Progress League to the National Magazine, pointing out the places of interest in the Buller district. It was agreed that the Clerk should confer with the Progress League on the matter. It was decided that the road to Bullock Creek be repaired. Several applications for works were dealt with. The Hector branch of the N.Z. Labour Party asked that the matter of preventing further erosion at Hector, which was becoming serious, should be gone into. It was decided that Cr. Mclntyre be asked to bring the complaint to the notice of Hon. P. C. Webb. The Engineer in Charge of the Public Works Department wrote regarding the delay in preparing arrangements with certain landholders in the Karamea district for the use of their land to facilitate the carrying out of the flood control works now under way, and stating that continued delay might possibly mean the works being stopped. It was stated that another settler was now claiming payment for spoil at the rate of £2O an acre, while others were still reluctant to’sign the agreement. Members of the Council commented strongly on the attitude of a few who were holding up a big job in the interests of hundreds of citizens who hoped to reap great benefits from the scheme. It was decideu that there had been sufficient delay and action is to be taken under the Public Works Act against the residents holding out. New Books:

The following books have been added to the shelves at the local Library: It Howls at Night, by Norman Berrow; In the Flashlight, by Ottwell Binns; King of the Mesa, by H. Birney; April Whirlwind, by Simon Dare; Without Gloves, by J. B. Hendryx; Owner Gone Abroad, by Ruby Ayers; Nancy Emmery, by T. F. W. Hickey; Texas Men, by R. Lehman; Garland of Youth, by Effie Rowlands; Glamarous East, by E. W. Savi; Bride’s Mirror, by Margaret Turnbull; Some Must Watch, by Ethel L. White; Blind Man’s Year, by W. Deeping; Wild Memory, oy Anne Duffield. Golf:

The draw for the Four Ball Bogey Handicap (Senior and Junior), to be played at Kawatiri links this weekend, is as follows: Francis and Marriott, J. Wilson and Shrimpton, Spencer and Greenwood, Schadick' and Seyh. E. Jones and Lassen, R. Nottle and Craddock, Campbell and Scarlett, W. Phipps and Neil. G. Slee and K. Skilton, H. Lockey and J. Jones, Lovell and Bascand, A. A. Wilson and Spence, Walker and Harrow, Hay-Mc-Kenzie and Parker, Melson and Skil- ' ton, Caldwell and Thomas, Davies and

Ovens, Fountaine and T. Phipps Levestam and Smith, Maitland and Keesing, Buchanan and N. Nottle, Mason and Broker, A. Nottle and Newman, Owles and Elley, Neill and Bird. Personal: Guests at Hotel Buller are: Mr. K. Harding Smith (Nelson), Mr. M. G. McCaul (Christchurch), Lieut. R. H. McMaster (Auckland), Mr. A. L. Joyce (Christchurch), Mr. F. R. Pitchie (Auckland), Mr. R. D. Donovan (Christchurch), Mr. J. Williamson (Timaru), Mr E. Bateman (Auckland), Mr. W. J. Parton (Wellington), Mr. D. A. Carty (Wellington), Mr. H. Olsen (Christchurch), Miss M. Bascand (Greymouth), Mr. J. Howarth (Wellington), Mr. R. Plank (Greymouth). Shipping: The Kalingo arrived yesterday and discharged a large quantity of rails for the Buller Gorge Railway. The Totara is due to-night from Wellington to load for Miramar. The ±s.artigi is expected to-morrow and the, Wingatui on Monday.