RUAKAKA NOTES

Northern Advocate, 11 June 1929, Page 7

RUAKAKA NOTES

■ i-'miii Our Own Correpniident.) Win Crv weaihoi' lias set in in real (arncst.i storms froin the oast and north-mis' being vary fmjueiit. \ ary haavv rains tall last weak, following iil>on an unusually savara gala, which i.mail for several davs.

Winn thi- winds hated, several parties made the. journey out to the coast in search of amhergris and curios, hut found nothing extraovdiuary. Although there is little growth anywhere. feed is not yet short, ;md stock are looking exceptionally well for this reason of the year. The cream lorries are now running twice weekly.

'Hie old .Maisden Point road is in a had state in places. Within a mile of the Post Office there an* several deep ruts, temporarily filled with manuka, scrub, and almost impassable for motor cars. This road is very much used by the tradesmen who supply the district twice weekly, and the metal might be continued! another few chains to the advantage of the public. Fish, are reported plentiful during the last few weeks, and, several who have gone to the coast for sehnapper have returned with good hauls.

Carpenters are busy erecting a new residence for Mr Noil McKenzie and family on his vacant section, next to the Pah. His boat house and garage have been completed some little time. Influenza is still prevalent in the district, and there are few indeed! who have not yet had tins distressing malady. Many arc still laid up with it, and some, have had to' go to hospital.

Ali Tone Suvalko is again an inmate of a private hospital iu Auckland, where he underwent a second operation last week. It is understood lie is progressing favourably.

The Misses Alison are away on an extended holiday down south, where they are the guests of Mr and .Airs 0 ’Brieu.

Mrs Salle has pow returned from her visit to Alauiigakaramea and Tauraroa,

A farewell entertainment was tendered in the Alata Hall a few weeks ago to Air Smith, who lias had charge of the Alata . and SpringJield schools for several years. Air Smith made many friends in the district, and took a prominent part in all social activities. His departure is universally regretted.

The One 'free Point road is still a popular route for .motorists despite the mud. The residents at the Ruakaka end are patiently waiting facilities for getting their goods landed, there instead l of at Wlaipu, as the latter route is most annoying, goods taking from seven to ton days after leaving Auckland before being landed at Waipu,

The us mil householders ’ meeting was ;o poorly attended that a second meeting' was thought necessary, anti was duly advertised to take place.

Although a beautifully bright moonlight'night, only two persons turned mu, so things were no further advanced. It is a great pity that parents do not take more interest in the school affairs, although it is usually a tedious, and thankless work for the committee members, many of whom have no children, and undertake the duty with a commendable public spirit.