CROMWELL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25940, 5 September 1945, Page 8

CROMWELL

SALEYARDS COMPANY A directors’ meeting of the Cromwell Saleyards Company was held on Friday evening, when the following were present: Messrs A. Bell (chairman), J F. Partridge, J. Radford, W. W. Webb. H. J. Webb, and the secretary, Mr G. M. The Dunedin Stock Agents and Woolbrokers' Association wrote advising that the company’s request regarding the number of sales for the ensuing season (five such dates) had been approved of, with the stipulation that the November fixture should contain not fewer than 1000 sheep. Suitable dales for Cromwell would be arranged to be held at the commencement of the Central Otago series of sales. The association also suggested certain improvements relative to the delivery of stock and trucking facilities for outside buyers.—lt was decided to thank the association for the consideration extended, and to advise that the suggestions outlined would be given effect to. A financial statement presented by the secretary showed a small credit balance. It was decided to erect a suitable’ building for n refreshment booth at the saleyards. It was also decided to hold a working bee at the saleyards on September 1G for the purpose of carrying out further necessary improvements. VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE The annual meeting of the Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade was held in the Fire Station on Saturday night. There

was a good attendance of members, and visitors were also present from the Arrowtown Fire Brigade. The superintendent (Mr W. McDonald) extended a hearty welcome to the gathering, and then asked Dr R. E. Austin (Deputy Mayor) to take the chair. The superintendent’s annual report showed that the present strength of the brigade was 17, and that 27 meetings had been held during the year. The past year had, fortunately, been a very light one for fires, and the brigade had been called out on only three occasions. The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year:—Superintendent, W. J. McDonald; deputy superintendent, J. W. Gibson; senior foreman, G. T. Stumbles; junior foreman, R. J. Lawrie; secretary, P. E. Hosking. The following firemen were then presented with their service bars: —J. T. Trevathan (31 years), R. Orr (23 years), G. T. Stumbles (19 years), J. W. Gibson (13 years), V. Scheib (9 years), R. B. Bowie (7 years). Three-year certificates: Junior Foreman R. J. Lawrie, Firemen W. Sanders, F. P. McNulty, W. Hodson, A. E. Gately, E. J. Mitchell. A lengthy toast list was honoured, and during the evening musical items were rendered by Messrs J. S. Ritchie, R. Orr, E. Mitchell, and A. Hamilton. CAMPING GROUND The Cromwell Borough Council has arranged for further improvements at the camping ground by the purchase of four new huts. These, together with the two already in use, should prove a decided acquisition to campers. From inquiries already received there is every prospect of a record season at the camping site. IMPROVED CONDITIONS The wintry conditions of Saturday were followed by sleet and snow showers on Sunday morning. In the afternoon, however, there was a decided improvement when the weather became fine and settled. This was followed by a very hard frost on Sunday night, many water services being frozen on Monday morning. On Monday conditions remained fine, and there is every prospect of settled weather. With a heavy coating of snow on the mountains and well down to the foothills, there will probably be a spell of hard frosts. OBITUARY The death occurred at Bannockburn on Friday of Mr Jacob Crow, at the advanced age of 95 years. Mr Crow was a native of Cumberland, England, and came to this country in 1888, landing at Dunedin. In company with two mates, he walked via Lawrence and Roxburgh to the Nevis goldfields, where he was engaged in the gold mining industry. After spending some time at the Nevis, he came to Bannockburn, where he followed gold mining, later following this industry at Macetown, where he worked in the famous Bullendale mine, and at Bendigo. He later removed to Dunedin, and was employed for a number of years by the City Corporation, being engaged at Waipori on work in connection with the installation of the electric power scheme. For some years he led a retired life in Dunedin, and about 10 years ago came to reside with his daughter, Mrs H. Parcell, at Bannockburn. Of a quiet and unassuming manner, he was held in the greatest esteem by a large number of friends made throughout his long life in the district. CROMWELL JOCKEY CLUB

Consequent on the cessation of hostilities, the Cromwell Jockey Club has again made application for its annual race dates, and it is hoped that in view of the Minister’s recent pronouncement relative to the partial restoration of dates, that this old-established club will at least be granted a. one-day fixture.