CENTRAL OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24635, 17 June 1941, Page 8

CENTRAL OTAGO

QUEENSTOWN Lake County Council.—The statutory meeting of the Lake County Council was held on Saturday. There were present: Crs D. H. Cockburn, H. J. H. Lewis, D. C. Aubrey. W. S. Reed, L. Lee, W. Gordon, and D Knowles. Cr Cockburn was reelected chairman. An application by Mr Stewart Faulks for a bridge at Maxwell s crossing. Mount Barker, was deferred for a report from the inspector. Cr W. S. Reed was appointed as the council s representative on the Highways Council. The Public Works Department gave a review of main highways for 1941, and the council was informed that it should refrain from sending in recommendations to tne Main Highways Board where there was not much hope of them receiving favourable consideration. The council approved of proposals of the Southland Hospital Board to borrow nioney for extensive additions to several hospitals under its control. It was decided to give the Wanaka Islands Domain Board the sum of £l2 10s towards ’the cost of erecting conveniences, provided the Vincent County gave a similar amount. C. E. Richards (Alexandra) was given permission to take a pipeline under an unformed road. After consideration of recommendations in the inspector s report, and In view of the strict economy that was being exercised in order to retain the present rate, it was decided to have major overhauls of plant done, at garages and to reduce the outside staff from 15 to 9 permanent men. Obituary.—Mrs Barbara W. Dagg, whose death took place in Queenstown on Saturday afternoon at the age of 76 years, was a daughter of Mr and Mrs John McArthur. She was born at Long Gully, Skippers, and had resided in the district all her life, spending many years in Queenstown. She was of a retiring disposition. Mrs Dagg was predeceased by her husband, and is survived by two sons and two daughters. The death also occurred the same afternoon of Mr James J. Harber at the age of 67. He was a native of Pittsworth. Queensland, and came to New Zealand in 1903, eventually settling in the Wakatipu district. Agreat part of his time was spent in mining on the Shotover, and he also engaged in. shearing operations. He is survived by h Acclimatisation Society.-The annual meeting of the Lakes District Acclimatisation Society was held in the Public Library on Thursday. Dr W, A- Anderson (president) was in the chair and there was a small attendance. The annual report referred to the adjustment of the boundaries between the Otago and Lakes Societies, and the new fishing regulations. The hatchery had been filled to capacity last season, but owing to an exceptional flood many of the fry were lost. It was estimated that 35,000 fry were put out in Lake Wakatipu, 50,000 in the Kawarau River, and 40,000 in Lake Hayes, while 10,000 rainbow fry received from the Southland Society were liberated In the Kawarau River and Moke Lake. Good fishing was reported in all the society's waters, and the season for game provided good sport. The finances were in a sound state. The balance sheet showed the total receipts to be £244 12s lOd. Fishing licences brought in £56 2s 6d, and game licences £55. The following office-bearers were elected: President, Mr W. A. Anderson: vice-presidents—Major Mackenzie, Messrs W, H. James, and D. F. Sutherland; committee —Messrs H. C. Buckham, W. Edwards, W. Douglas, and A. Mcßride: auditor, Mr C. M. Inglis. Major Mackenzie wrote stating that fish and game in the Walter Peak-Mount Nicholas region had been plentiful during the season. He recommended that in view of war conditions, the hatchery be closed for this season, and that the sum of £3O be spent In tire destruction of shags. This would help to preserve the fish in the lakes and streams. It was resolved to close the hatchery this season. The matter of payment for shag’s heads was held over. The secretary of the Otago Acclimatisation Society advised that Messrs Scaife, Aubrey, and Drake had been authorised ■to shoot Canadian geese on their properties for one month and that Mr Charles G. McEwan, Aibertown, had been appointed ranger. In response to an inquiry by the Marine Department whether some small portions of Lake Wakatipu could be reserved for shore anglers, It was resolved to advise the department that it would be inadvisable to prohibit boat fishing in certain areas.

CROMWELL Patriotic Effort.—The Bannockburn Patriotic Committee, which conducted a " bring-and-buy ” sale recently in aid of the ’’ Comforts for Fighters ” Fund, raised the sum of £221 Is 6d. Tltis must be considered a most, satisfactory effort. Home Guard Exercises.—The weekly parade of the Home Guard was held at the Recreation Ground. There was a good muster, and signalling instruction was given, followed by extended order drill manoeuvres. 'On Sunday an afternoon parade was hfld at the racecourse, where units from Bannockburn and Lowburn joined in advanced tactical manoeuvres. Rivers Running High.—As a result of strong winds, most of the snow on the high country has disappeared. There was a sharp rise in both the Kawarau and Clutha Rivers. During the week-end rain fell, with snow storms sweeping the high country. Rugby Football. —In the A Grade Rugby fixtures on Saturday Lowburn travelled to Wanaka, and was defeated by the home team by 14 points to 6. Fair to be Held.—At the fortnightly meeting of the Cromwell Patriotic Committee the Mayor (Mr James C. Parcell) was in the chair. It was reported that all arrangements were in hand for the fair to be held on June 28, in aid of the present appeal.

ALEXANDRA Winter Sports Club.—The sixth annual meeting of the Alexandra Winter Sports Club was held recently, Mr M. Warhurst presiding. The .balance sheet showed a credit of £22 17s 7d, the assets included a Government war loan debenture of £SO. The election of office-bearers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mrs J. J. O’Kane; president, Mr M. Warhurst; vice-presidents— Messrs A. T. Stewart, A. B. Amour and M. Kelliher; secretary and treasurer, Mr G. G. Calder; committee —Mesdames A. Stewart, G. M. Rose, G. R. Campbell. W A. Bodkin, J. Lumi, Miss S. Cameron, Messrs J. R. McKissock, C. Robertson’, A. Percy, J. O’Kane. K. Symons. J. Muir, A. E. Ellis, R. Hewitt, G. Rivers, J Wilson, G. H. Carey and J. H. Smith: club coaches. Miss S. Cameron and Mr J. Wilson: Ice Safety Committee—Messrs K. Symons, A. T. Stewart and J. R. McKissock. The secretary was instructed to arrange for the erection of two new power poles for lighting the dam. and to have the raupo cleared from part of the dam area. It was decided that any net profits from the season’s activities should be given for patriotic purposes, the allocaHon to be made by the executive. Airman Honoured.—On Friday afternoon the Alexandra Patriotic Committee tendered a social to Leading Aircraftman Maurice McCarthy, who Is at present on leave. The deputy chairman, Mr W. Bringans, extending best wishes for the future, stated that the guest was the second son of Mr and Mrs R. McCarthy to enlist for overseas service. Mrßiingans presented him with a wallet and enclosure from the residents of the district. Other speakers were Mr E. Russell, representing the Borough Council, and Mr 5. R. McKissock (K.S.A.). Leading Aircraftman McCarthy suitably replied. LAWRENCE Vital Statistics.—The registrar (Mr G. J. Powley) submitted the vital statistics for last month, as follows: —Births 4. deaths nil, marriages nil. . . Lantern Lecture.—There was a good attendance at the Lawrence Methodist Church, where the Rev. G. I. Laurenson delivered an interesting and instructive lecture on “ Pioneering the Kingdom. The lecturer gave a graphic account of the work of the home missionaries and deaconesses in the back block districts and among the Maori people. Besides pictures dealing with the mission work, many views of different parts of the Dominion were screened. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr Laurenson.