MR E. P. MEACHEN, M.P.

Kaikoura Star, Volume LVI, Issue 88, 9 November 1936, Page 2

MR E. P. MEACHEN, M.P.

VISITS KAIKOURA Air E. P. Afeachen, Alember for Wai ran, arrived in Kaikoura on Wednesday evening after a strenuous day spent at the various railway camp sites north of Kaikoura. On Thursday morning, in company with Air Stevenson, a representative of the Alarlborough Express, and a reprosen.tative of the Kaikoura Star, ho visited Oaro, travelling by car beyond the yCherry Gardens,” to Okarahia, the site of the entrance to the proposed tunnel leading to Claverley. At. lunch time he addressed the men, stating that owing to the late Government having removed huts and materials, the camps were not as good as was intended, .but that those difficulties would soon bo overcome and the men made as comfortable as possible. The Government would give the mon a fair deal, and it was hoped that the men would reciprocate and give a fair return. Air Afeachen announced that the Hon. R. Semple would be visiting the district this month after his return from Gisborne. The member then proceeded to Claverley, inspecting the work and having a chat with the men, after which a stay was made at Conway, the party going along the railway track for about a mile. It was 6 o’clock before the party returned to Kaikoura. At Claverley there are 70 men in camp, at Conway 68, and at Oaro 120. At Oaro a hall 150 x 31 feet is being erected on Mr Solomon’s property. This will be used for entertainment purposes. On the foreshore opposite Air L. Horner’s residence, a large store is being built for the department. A store has been erected at Oaro for a grocery firm, an application was before the Council on Friday for a slaughterhouse at Okarahia, and another application for a store at Aniseed Creek. There is a store at Conway in full swing. Mr Aleachen attended the Trotting Club’s meeting and also the dance in honour of local cyclists, received several deputations, and generally had a busy time in the district. He returned to Blenheim on Friday afternoon.