MATAWAI NEWS
(Herald Correspondent.) The second match of the second round in the Rugby competition takes place next Saturday, when Motu plays Koranga at Matawai. Moth sides are fielding good teams. Jt is anticipated that two deputations from Matawai will wait on the Minister of Public Works, the. Hon. I!. Semple, a I To Karaka on Saturday. Matters to he brought under the notice of the .Minister will include the proposed new stock route via Moanui to YVaimami, the necessity for improving the alignment of the Otoko Hill portion of the main highway, and the feasibility of the reduction' in the rate for electricity so that people in the back country may enjoy some of the amenities of city folk. 'I he deputation will include Mr. 11. C. Hoys, Motu, Messrs. W. 1,. Rutledgc. W. 11. Clark, and 11. Fleming, Matawai. .Mrs. A. I'ritchard left on Wednesday morning on holiday, which she is spending in' the Waikato district.—Mis. P. Jacobs returned to Waingake to-day, after visiting friends in Matawai lor the week-end.—Mr. fi. Tucker was a recent visitor in Matawai, en route to Opnliki. where he and his brother are entering into business.- -Mrs. 1!. Moughlon is acting as relieving district inirse at Matawai.
\o fewer than three minor motor accidents have taken place on the Otoko Hill this month, due, no doubt, lo the multiplicity of sharp bends to be negotiated.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19335, 27 May 1937, Page 9
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