TANGARAKAU.

Stratford Evening Post, Issue 90, 4 July 1930, Page 2

TANGARAKAU.

Two accidents have occurred on the Works during this week, the injuries ;u«(ow6£itati|rg the (removal of froth i patients to the Stratford Public Hcs- | pital. ! James O’Brien, single, employed in tho west end of No. 4 tunnel hadi the misfortune to be crushed about the hips between a truck and the timber of the heading. He was attended by I>r. Smith and conveyed to the hospital by train on Tuesday morning. Albert Bansmon, single, employed as a guard pn the electric locomotive on the Arest end of No. 3 tunnel had lus foot caught between tbe buffers of tAvo trucks inflicting a painful wound, he was attended by Dr. Smith, and! removed by ambulance to tbe to the Stratford Hospital on Wednesday morning. Football is still in full swing and keen interest i s now being centred on. the Meredith Shield competition which commences on 19th July. Strathmore have a good lead in the Wipiti Cup competition and should run home easy winners. Next Saturday the old rivals Mangaon© and Tangarakau meet, this match is creating a big interest among local residents. J. Linn is laid up with injuries received Avhilst playing for Tangarakau against Avhanga last Saturday. T. BosoAvarne had'the misfortune to have two ribs broken whilst playing Ta liora against Tangarakau. Mr H. HalliAvell has resumed work i after a fortnight’s absence with a •sprained ankle. j Mr A. Hornsby jnn. lias returned home after undergoing a severe operation in the Stratford Hospital. Mr and Mrs Partway of Wellington paid a. short visit to the Flat during their honeymoon Mrs ,T. By on returned to Wellington last Aveek after a lengthy stay Avith his sister, Mrs J. Mullnns.