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Manawatu Times, Volume 70, Issue 281, 28 November 1945, Page 5

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(From Our Own Correspondent.) There have been complaints recently about broken bottles, both on tne Waterfront and the Ocean Beach. A bather was badly gashed in two places on his foot this week. Last summer a child was badly burnt on the feet through walking over hot coals left on the Ocean Beach. The coals were covered with ash, which was indistinguishable from the sand. These acts of carelessness or negligence render the culprits liable to prosecution should they be apprehended. Under what category does the Waterfront come? This question is exercising the minds of the thoughtful. Undoubtedly, to occupiers of the houses that face it, the Waterfront is their beach and, as such, a playground for their children. The local fishermen consider it in the light of an anchorage for their boats, many of which were wasted away when they complied with the instructions on notice boards and anchored them too far out. The owners of | vehicles look on it as a highway, and are indignant when holes made by children and logs brought down by the river cause obstruction. Undoubtedly, when the tide is in, the Waterfront is the most delightful bathing-place for mothers and children, being perfectly safe for little ones.

Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford, of Kiwiten, have bought a house on Nash Parade and have taken up permanent residence there. Mrs. S. Corlett, of Kaipara Plats, North Auckland, is spending a holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Silva, of Roore Street, while recovering from a serious operation. Huge loads of flax-refuse from the Foxton sack factory have been taken to the new Ocean Beach road, which is in need of attention, the approaches always tending in their present formation, to break up with much traffic. Last Sunday this was particularly heavy. Vandals have pulled out sashes and broken all windows in the watch tower recently purchased by the Life-saving Club. This despicable destruction has put the club to much expense and inconvenience, when already in need ot funds. Donations will be gratefully received by the secretary, who has his headquarters in Foxtorn