MOTOR ASSOCIATION

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23163, 8 October 1938, Page 26

MOTOR ASSOCIATION

MANY MEMBERS ASSISTED - ' "•» • •. ■ ■ ..V - INCREASE IN ROAD PATROLS In consequence of an increase in! membership during the year from 22,624 to 27,441,' including the addition of 6488 new members, the staff of the Automobile Association (Auckland) was increased to 40 officers, including 19 patrols, according to the report which will submitted to the 35th annual meeting of the association on Wednesday night. Income exceeded expenditure by £2907; making the total of accumulated funds £22,3/5. • All departments of the association played their part in' giving service to members, and many appreciative letters were received, the report states. Advantage of the "get you home" service was taken by 2127 members, and engineering services were given to 3144, including 1439 on the road. Patrols also. assisted 315 members in shipping and. landing'cars, and 188 members were issued with' introductions to kindred associations abroad. Legal service was given in 685 cases, and only 26 convic-: tions were, entered. Oyer 2030 new signs were erected. ...w. •The ; demand on the touring department was particularly heavy, in' the shmmer months, although throughout the year there were inquiries for touring advice as information, the report adds. - Ten-mile:pegs had teen erected, right round the island,/and danger signs placed where nec§ssiry. ; ;