AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15823, 21 January 1915, Page 7

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.

NORTH ISLAND ROAD GUIDE.

At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Auckland Automobile Association, held on Tuesday evening. 21 new members were elected. The financial statement presented showed steady progress in the amount of accumulated funds.

Replies were received from the Defence, Public. Works, and Tourist Departments with reference to a proposed road guide for the North Island. It was stated by the Minister for Defence that the Civil staff of the Department was engaged upon the preparation of a military topographical map of New Zealand which, when completed, would satisfy military requirements. The General Manager of the Tourist Department intimated that assistance might be forthcoming in the nature of advertising spaces and the purchase of a number of guide books if—after perusal of a proof copy— -the proposed guide was approved

Season's greetings were received from a number of kindred clubs. Letters were received from the town clerk and city engineer regarding a number of suggested improvements to the Titirangi Park and Exhibition Drive. Members thought that the time-table erected at the entrance to the Exhibition Drive, unless rigidly enforced, would bo better taken dowu, as many visitors who happened to arrive at the wiong time tuned back, when really there was no necessity to do so. With reference to proposed bylaws govern ng the standing of motor-cars in city streets, the British Medical Association wrote thanking the Automobile Association for the interest taken on behalf of medical men. A suggestion that concessions s.iould be made to doctors was approved ; also a suggestion that for the assistance of traffic inspectors and police the cars of medical men should have a small distinguishing mark on the numberplate. A letter from the Nippon Automobile Club. Yokohama, was received conveying greetings, and assuring members of the Auckland Association that they would receive a hearty welcome should any of them contemplate a motoring excursion through Japan. It was decided, when acknowledging the letter, to intimate that the Auckland Association would heartily reciprocate the kind offer made, should occasion arise.

It was decided to approach the Licensed Victuallers' Association regarding the accommodation, both for tourists and motor-cars, in country towns. Mention was made of an important inland town in which none of the hotels provided any accommodation for motor-cars.

It was reported that during the holidays several members of the association had taken those children of the Blind Institute who have no homes to go to during the vacation for an outing, which was greatly enjoyed.