HOKITIKA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 7 February 1941, Page 2

HOKITIKA NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent] HOKITIKA, February b . The rise of th e tide here this morning, according to the Harbour Signalman, Mr G. Howe. wa s only 2ft 91m, being the lowest on record, and more than seven feet less than the rise c. week ago. The recent heavy sesa have caused the remains of the scow Zingari, which went ashore on the south spit some ten years ago, to disappear, they having apparently been washed to sea. Rimu Flat dredge return for the month of January totalled 5620zs for 497 hours from 151,426 yards. The funeral of the late James Owen Agnew, victim of the petro’ accident at Koiterangi, took place on Tuesday afternoon, and was attended by a very large number from al) parts of the district, Koiterangi and Arahura being specially well repre sented. The funeral moved from St. Mary’s Church, where Requiem Mass was celebrated. The service ai the graveside was conducted by Rev Father Finerty. Many flora! H'jbates were received. In connection with the visit to Kokatahi-Koiterangi yesterday, Mr O'Brien, M.P., met several' settlers al different points, and looked into various matters. He had the assistance of Mr A. B. Bremner, assitsant Public Works Engineer, and Mr C. W. Stoop, County Overseer. Jhe riding members of the district also accompanied Mr O'Brien, and all points of vital interest were inspected The late floods were unduly high, and at different points necessary works were inspected. . _ Owing to th ( > weather conditions, the Swimming Carnival arranged for to-night was postponed. At the Land Board’s montnly meeting renewals of timber cutting licenses were granted as follow s.--Martin. Pt. Sec. 2720, Blk. X, Mawheranui S.D., lOacs; P. Moore, Ml acres in Blk. V, Cobden S.D.; M. Kelly, Pt. Secs. 3229 and 3305, Blk X, Waimea S.D.; Messi's Hynes not Burrows. 20acs. Pt. Sec. 3102, Blk VII Ahaura; L. Kelly, ISacs in 1 t. Sec’ 3229, Blk. IX, Waimea. T. Foster was: ’ granted a license over 60 acres in S-S. Re. 129. Applications by R. Newman (Sec. 2730) and A. K. Thompson (Bruce Bay) were refused.