MOTOR INTERESTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 80, 12 June 1945, Page 5

MOTOR INTERESTS

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION 4Sth ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING INCREASE IN SUBSCRIPTIONS The fortieth annual general meeting of the Automobile Association (Nelson) was held in the Ritz last night with Mr C. M. Rout, president, in th« chair. In the course of the annual report it was stated: “The cessation of war in Europe will probably have immediate repercussions on the motor trade and motoring generally. It should result in an immediate increase in the petrol ration and a measure of relief in th* tyre position, although this is likely to be very difficult for some time to come. The financial position is very sound, and the association is in a good position to meet the considerable additional expenditure which will be necessary with a return to near normal in motoring matters. Considerable outlay will probably be necessary on camping grounds (old and new), patrol car, signs and possibly new quarters. Subscription revenue produced £1939 against £1799 in the previous year, and £1664 in 1943. The calls on the “Get Yoj Home Road Service,” despite petrol shortages, continue to a remarkable degree, possibly affected to some extent by the fact that most cars on the road a. . now no longer new. This year 84 members received roadside assistance (exclusive of our own Patrol Officer’s work) at a cost to their association of £74, against £54 the previous year. Since the inauguration of the scheme, 1056 members have received roadside assistance, r.t a cost to the association of £750.” Mr E. Fleming said he would like the association to consider giving a mere liberal “Get-You-Home” service. He thought it could do more for its members. The S.I.M.U. Insurance Association had given the Nelson Association £270 and it had spent only £74 on the “Get-You-Home” service. The chairman pointed out that the contribution was for the patrol service. The S.I.M.U. had considered the matter and the general feeling was against any extension of the free road service. The Nelson association could not on ita own extend the service without breaking faith. The Nelson Association could rcommend an increase in a remit tr the S.I.M.U. The report and statement of accounts adopted. SUPERANNUATION SCHEME The chairman moved, according to notice given, that the rules of the asso. ciation be amended to allow the establishment of a superannuation scheme for the benefit of its employee*. The motion was carried and the committee was recommended to institute a superannuation scheme. The following officers were elected:— Patron, Dr S. A. Gibbs; president, Mr C. M. Rout; vice-presidents, Messrs E. A. Bonct A. Gould, J. A. Harley, W. S. Birdsalr (Takaka), J. G. Ingram, H. J. Savage and Dr W. D. S. Johnston; committee, Messrs E. J. Champtaloup, I. M. Deighton (on active service), H. Fraser, K. S. Farmer, W. Gould, W. R. Martyn, A. G. Betts and J. B. Boyd. (The eight members retaining their seats are Messrs A. Bensemann, E. Fleming, C. A. Hunter, F. C. Smallbone, N. L. Kerr, B. T. Bishop, W. R. Grace, and F. W. Lindup; auditor, Mr C. A. Hunter. CAMPING GROUNDS A letter was received from the Murchison County Council stating that complaints had been received from a farmer, whose property adjoined the Riverview Domain, of campers using palings for firewood. It was agreed to pay for the cost of erecting a notice appealing to campers not to commit damage to trees or fences. Mr P. G. Fish, of Collingwood, in sending a donation and congratulations to the association, inquired if the association was interested in the provision of camping grounds in the Collingwood district. The Patrol Officer was instructed to di: ,'irs the matter with Mr Fish when he visited Collingwood. APPLEBY CORNER It was reported that the hedge at the Appleby corner by the pe* viner had been trimmed to improve visibility for school children and a guard fence had been erected around the corner for pedestrians. The association expressed pleasure a 1 the improvementsThe following 21 new members were elect. J:—Mr J. W. Corby (Nelson). Mr* M. L. Birks (Nelson), Messrs H. P. B. Burnaby (Upper Moutere). J. W. Ching (Nelson), C. Downie (Murchison), F. Eden (Tapawera), Mrs V. T. Green (Ngatimoti), Messrs L. J. Griffith (Tasman), R. A. Henderson (Nelson), G. R. Higgs (Mapua), R. C. Hodgkinson (Tadmor). H. E. Kissling (Nelson), Mrs O. M. Max (Waimea West). Messrs J. F. Qsborne (Nelson), A. K. Palmer (Wair/.ea West). D. R. Phipps (Hope), R. J. Polglase (Richmond), G. W. Robinson (Nelson), E. A. Webb (Matariki), K. N. Win (Thorpe). A. E. Wratt (Motueka). Accounts totalling £lB3 10s Id were passed for payment. SIGNPOSTING The Patrol Officer. Mr N. M. McLaren. reported on signposting carried out at Jubilee Bridge, in the Wangapeka district and on the Wangamoa Saddle. Roadside assistance had been rendered on nine occasions. It was decided to express sympathy with Mr R. P. Furness, president of the Marlborough Association, in the death of his mother.