WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 29 August 1939, Page 11

WESTPORT NOTES

I Our Own Correspondent.] High Tides—Port of Westport: ■ Tuesday, 29.—10.0 a.m.; 10.15 p.m. I wedne_day. 30. —10.32 a.m., 10.44 p.m. Thn>’«dav.‘3l.—ll-0 a.m.; 11.15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1—11.28 a.m.; 11.43 p.m. Shipping: WESTPORT, August 28. The Rata is expected from Tarakohe on Wednesday to load coal for Nelso and Tarakohe. The Titoki is expected from Nelson on Wednesday to load coal for New Plymouth. The Kartigi is due from Wellington to-morrow to load coal for New Plymouth, Auckland and Portland. The Karetu is expected from Wellington about Thursday to load for return to Wellington. The Kiwitea is expected from Auckland about Monday next to load coal for return to that port.

Personal: Mr and Mrs M. Senior and famiy, of Tiroroa left to-day' on a short holiday visit to Christchurch. Mrs W. Evans and daughter, Grey--1 mouth, who have been visiting relatives in Westport for a few days, leave on return to-day. i Mr and Mrs Colin Hunt, ol the Commercial Hotel, Murchison, were visitors to Westport for the Seddon Shield match. I Mr Jim Moloney, accompanied by 1 Mrs Sutherland and Mrs Whittaker, . who have been visiting Westport, re- ( turned to Wellington on Saturday. I Mr and Mrs T. Stewart and Mr and I Mrs J. Walters, Nelson, were week- ! end visitors to Westport. ' On Saturday night a reception was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs J. Mason, when the guests of honour were their newly-married son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Gordon Mason. Present were many friends of the family and couple, and Nelson and Buller representative footballers, which Gordon led so successfully' on to the field on Saturday afternoon, as captain. During the evening, Mr G. B. Wilson, on behalf of members of lhe Buller team, presented the couple with a beautiful firescreen, as a token of the regard in which they all held their leader, and also as a symbol for future happiness. The death took place at the Buller District Hospital on Saturday morning of Mrs Lucy Ellen Love, at the age of 37 years. The late Mrs Love, who was a native of Westport, suffered a lengthy illness and her death was not. altogether unexpected. Sne is survived by her husband, Mr EricLove, also two sons and three daughters. The funeral of the late Mr Joseph Frame took place on Saturday morning from the residence of Mr C. H. Thomas, Russell Street, for Orowaiti Cemetery. Many mourners paid their final tribute to a likeable old gentleman. The pall-bearers were Messrs C. H. Thomas, J. Stowell, A. E. Davis and J. Wileox. Mr Bendall officiated at the graveside.

Obituary: The community learned with sincere regret of the death, which took place about 9.30 o’clock on Saturday evening of a well-known and prominent citizen in the person of James Horace Greenwood, bookseller and stationer and radio dealer. Mr Greenwood who was a native of West port, 65 years of age, filled many places m public life, including that of Mayor for several years, chairman of the Westport Harbour Board, chairman of Buller Hospital Board, chairman of the first Westport Fire Board. He was secretary to Westport Fire Brigade from 1890 to 1903. At the time of his death, deceased was president of Westport’Aero Club, chairman of directors of Cascade Coal Co., a member of the directorate of Westport Building Society, and Westport Theatres Ltd. He began his business life with Westport Borough Council under the late A. D. G. Cumming. He later purchased the business of which he was proprietor, until the time of his death. He was very thorough in anything he took a hand, and in the various bodies with which he was as-

,ciated his place will be difficult to fill. Deceased is survived by his sorrowing widow and son, Mr Horace Greenwood, and daughter, Mrs Daly, to whom deepest sympathy is extended in their bereavement.

Card Tournament: There was a large attendance at the Labour Party’s card tournament on Friday evening. Prizes were secured as follows: Euchre, Mrs Kearns 1, Mrs Stafford 2, Mrs Higman 3; forty-fives, Mrs Mallett 1. The ladies’ social committee served a much appreciated supper.

Automobile Association: A decision to write to the Government requesting a universal price tor petrol was reached at the annual meeting of the Buller branch of the Automobile Association, which was held in the Elite Tearooms on Saturday night. There was an excellent attendance of members, as well as the four delegates from the Buller brancn on the Canterbury Association. They were Messrs Harley (president of the South Island Motor Union), J. G. Hawkes, Morris and Pickles. Mr F. H. Morgan presided over the meeting. Minutes of the previous annual meeting were read and confirmed, and the election of officers for the ensuing year resulted: President, Mr F. H. Morgan; vice-president, Mr J. W. Curtis; Westport executive committee, Messrs J. C. Brown, J. McMillan, T. Parfitt, A. Vincent and E. Tonks; country representatives: Denniston, Mr J. Caldwell; Granity and Ngakawau, Mr I. L. Tyldr; Waimangaroa, Mr J. Risk; Millerton and Stockton, Mr A. Prosser; Buller Gorge, Mr T. Kearns; Mokihinui, Mr R. Goulding. Mr Harley addressed the meeting, speaking on questions affecting motorists. At the conclusion he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. It was also decided to write to the Westport Borough Council, stating that the street signs required attention. At the present time, it was difficult to know which street was which. It was also decided to draw the attention of the Railway Department to the fact that the crossing sign at Granity was situated too close to the line for safety and ask for the matter to be taken in hand. The annual report of the secretary, Mr F. Clark, who was re-elected to that position, was read and confirmed. During the evening all present were the guests of the Buller branch to supper. The report of the secretary was as follows: “The delegates from Christchurch. and members of the executive (local branch) who proved a very energetic find enthusiastic body, which with the

patrol officer, resulted in an increase ol membership, v/hich now stands at approximately 500, and is still on > h : increase with tar- numbers of owners of cars who enjoy a cheap rate of car insurance with many other concessions. Some eleven meetings of the local executive were held during the year, eight monthly and Three for the public, were fairly well attended. Those held at Granity and Denniston were well attended, but the one at Westport was poorly attended. Many questions vital to motorists in general were discussed, particularly when three of the principal petrol companies were written to, to consider putting in a bulk supply tank at Westport, and that motor spririt be forwarded to Westport by coal freighter. At the present time most supplies go by rail to Greymouth from Lyttelton to a bulk supply at Greymouth, and , distribution to Westport is effected therefrom. The cost of distribution is very substantial, and they would like to reduce this loss if possible. In July last, our executive made a further effort for a uniform and reduction of price of petrol throughout the Dominion, which meant a raising of the price in some centres with a corres- i ponding reduction in others. This effort was wasted, owing to the Government imposing a further tax of 4d 1 per gahon, part of which is spent on I loads and the balance goes to the Treasury. It was decided that it be a recommendation to this meeting that this question be discussed and a resolution forwarded to the authorities. Patrol Officer: Many road signs have been placed where necessary on the Westport-Seddonville and WestportCoast road. These are provided by the A.A. Association officer, which are a benefit to the motroists. Free break ' down service: The break down service

through the assistance of the A.A. Association, Mr H. J. Bradley, of Granity, will take up the position of an A.A. service station. An application for further service stations has been made by Messrs Gardener and Adam for a service station at Denniston and Waimangaroa, which will be a benefit to motorists. Roads: A considerable improvement has been made to the roads in the district and still continues. The County Engineer and the Highways Board publish reports from time to time showing what work is under way. The new Ngakawau bridge is completed and open for traffic and will be officially opened later. Camping facilities at North Beach: These have been improved with the assistance of the Association to which a donation of £lO was forwarded. This camp is well attended throughout the year. Visit to Charleston: An excursion of interest to many inmates of the Old People’s Home and the O’Conor Home was made to Charleston in March last, arranged by the Buller Automobile Association, ' who put their cars at the disposal of the old people who enjoyed the social gathering at the European Hotel and returned to Westport after a most enjoyable outing. Mr Powell, of Charleston, was thanked for the valuable assistance in making the day a pleasant one. The new traffic inspector, who is being stationed on the West Coast, is welcome and the motorists who ever he may come in contact with will give him as much assistance as possible. In conclusion, I must thank the chairman and members of the local executive for their enthusiasm on behalf of the association during the year.”