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Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 39, 16 February 1937, Page 6

The bridge over the Mangaone stream, Bangitikei line, has always been regarded as a source of danger for motor traffic, owing to its high parapet and the executive of the Automobile Association (Manawatu) last evening had before it a letter from the Public Works Department acknowledging that some- improvement was needed but that the proper solution was to erect a new bridge on a different site. The assistant engineer (Mr. A. B. Acheson) advised that he intended taking the matter up with- headquarters in Wellington. The need for better car parking arrangements at both Awapuui and Ashhurst race courses, was mentioned iri the report of the service officer (Mr. V. P. James) presented to the executive of the Automobile Association (Manuvsatu) last evening. Mr. James said he had schemes to submit which would tacilitate the departure from both courses. At Ashhurst it took over an hour to get about 750 to 800 cars ntvay, which in his opinion, was a disgrace. At the first day at Awapuui over 5000 cars were present and on the two succeeding days about 5000. Mr. James' scheme is to be considered by the executive and if thought workable, will bo forwarded to the Racing Clubs for consideration. That hardy annual, the glaring headlight, was discussed again by tho executive of the Automobile Association (Manawatu) last evening when it was decided to ask tho Transport Department what instructions it intended to give its traffic officers with the view ot abating the nuisance. Members of the executive were severe in their condemnation of the English car lights, stating they were much worse thau the American. It was further stated that side lights were sometimes equally us glaring as headlamps, but under the new regulations the side lights would have to be frosted. The danger of running with head lamps with the beam full up in well-lighted streets, was also emphasised.