PATEA COUNTY COUNCIL

Taranaki Daily News, 12 July 1933, Page 10

PATEA COUNTY COUNCIL

WORK AT KAKARAMEA WATERHOLE ROAD AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS Improvements to the Main South Road at the Kakaramea waterhole were discussed at the Patea County Council yesterday. The present proposal is to put , a filling straight across the dip, avoiding the corner. The engineer, Mr. L. F. Row, outlined his scheme, which was to do the big filling that would be needed with unemployed labour. The spoil for this could be obtained from an adjacent property. His reason for favouring this plan was that it would leave the existing road free for traffic, and at the same 'give the filling ample time for consolidation. An alternative to slope down the road just before the dip and use this material for the filling would interrupt the traffic more. The engineer drew attention to the dangerous state of Leahy’s Bridge in the Moumahaki district, which he estimated would cost about £lOO to repair. It was decided to carry out the work. Crs. Hurley, Watt, Scown and Back were appointed to go into th*, question of securing the spoil for a filling from a neighbouring property and also to consider the method to be adopted. The application of Mr. N. Barraclough for the metalling of 8J chains of Spence Road was granted subject to his contribution of £2O. The road facilities at the new Hurleyville dairy factory were left to Cr. D. Hurley and the engineer with power to The engineer, Mr. L. F. Row, reported: Kapara Riding: The metalling programme on the Lower' Valley Road was completed and all new work had been rolled. Further widening of the formation was in progress The timber work on the Piraunui Bridge had been cleared of all decayed sapwood, and a thorough inspection had shown the bridge to be in excellent order. The Mangapuna Stream Bridge was in urgent need of repairs and replacements and it was proposed to proceed with this work at an early date. Moumahaki Riding: A length of 131 chains of new metalling had been completed on the Lower Okotuku Road. The first two suspension bridges across the Waitotara River had been thoroughly overhauled and although fairly old structures were in good order. The sandy length of the Waverley beach highway between the Ihupuku and Cuke Roads had been graded up and clayed. Waverley Riding: Five chains of new metalling on the Mangatarigi Road and one chain on the Hunter Road were completed. General 'maintenance and grading had been attended to, and all roads were in fair order.

Otoia East: A start had been made with the formation contract on the Otauto Road. The upper section of the Kaharoa Road had been sanded for some distance and was quite good in wet weather.

Otoia West: No work other than routine maintenance and metal patching had been done during the month and all roads wbre in good order. Main Road: Surface patching and general repairs had been carried out between Patea and Waverley. An early start would be made with chipping and painting the steel span on the Patea bridge.

The replacement of a truck and a grader was discussed, and it was decided to secure quotations.

The question*of the purchase by time payment was raised, and the engineer said it would pay the council better to establish a routine of replacement. The council had a large quantity of plant and one unit could be replaced each year. A further suggestion was made by the chairman, Cr. Belton, who said it might be possible to establish a plant depreciation reserve. There were present at the meeting Crs. W. G. Belton (chairman), W. H. Watkins, C. E. Johnston, W. Back, J. Peat, J. Lupton, R. G. Scown, R. J. Watt and D. Hurley jun. WAITOTARA NOTES. CRIBBAGE CLUB EVENING. The Waitotara Cribbage Club held another of its pleasant evenings last Tuesday, a good attendance being present. Ten tables were occupied, and nine games were played. Miss Nancy Jee won the ladies’ prize and Mr. H. Irvine the men’s, the consolation prizes going to Miss A. Johansen and Mr. A. H. Parkinson. The president of the club, Mr. R. Wilson, presented the prizes, and in doing so said the challenge prize had been won by Mrs. Ewen McConachy. This gold button can be challenged for only by a member’ in the Waitotara district. The Rauru Football Club held another successful “at home” on Saturday evening, a fair number being present. The euchre prizes were won by Mrs. A. Morey (ladies) and Mr. Albert Hurley (men). The consolation prizes went to Mrs. H. Hurley and Mr. S. Rush respectively. The Joy Boys’ Orchestra, under the conductorship of Moana Locicett, played excellent dance music. The Monte Carlo waltz competition was won by Mr. S. Rush and partner. Mr. Kea Kereona made an efficient master of ceremonies.

MANUTAHI NOTES. I PRESENTATION TO MISS HARVEY. The residents of Manutahi and district gathered in large numbers on Friday evening, the occasion being a presentation to Miss Eileen Harvie, who has resided in the district for over nineteen years. Many people were present from neighbouring district:), the attendance) being one of the most representative seen in the hall for some time. During the evening the following items were presented: Songs by the guest of the evening and by Miss K. Nelson, Huileyville, violin solos by Mrs. A. Thomson and Mr. Rupert George; and a humorous item by Mr. H. Ross. Mr. Ross also led hakas for the Maoris of the district. Accompaniments were played by Mis. Anderson and Miss O’Sullivan. Before asking Mr. A. B. Muggeridge to make the presentation, Mi. C. Barclay called upon Rev. Smail, Patea, to say a few words on behalf of the churches. Mr Smail referred to the help given by Miss Harvie to all the churches holding services in the hall, remarking that she had made efforts to assist when others would have thought themselves too busy. The ministers, bke the residents of Manutahi, had found Miss Har- W vie always more than willing to help. It was a unique compliment to himself, said Mr. Muggeridge, to be asked to make the presentation, but he felt his task a very difficult one as it was almost impossible to express the esteem and respect in which all the members of the Harvie family had been held. During the nineteen years that the family had resided in the district they had supported every worthy object and organisation, he must make special reference to the help at all times given to the school, of which Miss Harvie was herself an ex-pupil. In presenting Miss Harvie with a gold wristlet watch cn behalf of the district the speaker expressed the hope that the gift would give Miss Harvie the same faithful service which she had given to the. district. When Miss Harvie was escorted to the stage by Mr. G. Scown she was presented with a dainty bouquet by Miss M. O’Sullivan. In replying Miss Harvie expressed the pleasure it had given her to be of use in the community, and trusted that, as she was not removing from the district, she would always be asked to assist when possible. After concluding with thanks for the handsome present, Miss Harvie was accorded musical honours. Music for dancing was provided .by Miss M. O’Sullivan and Mr. D. S. Richardson, while Mr. C. Barclay acted as master of ceremonies.

Social Club Activities. The third evening of the social club, which was held under the charge of Messrs. J. Couch, A. Thomson and D. M. Jillett'on Wednesday last, was accorded very good support. A third pingpong table "had been purchased, and a very pleasant evening was spent at ping pong, games and competitions. In addition a debate was held on the subject that bachelors should be taxed. Mr. R. O. Schwass supported the affirmative, assisted by Messrs. P. Wills, C. Barclay and A. Thomson. The negative side was taken by Messrs. D. M. Jillett (leader), J. Couch, J. Niven and D. S. Richardson. After the summing up by the leaders, a vote was taken, the negative winning by a small majority. The speeches disclosed that a good team should be able to be selected to represent Manutahi against other districts. Mrs. C. Barclay and Mr. E. Clark will be in charge of the' club’s next evening. . School Football.

The local boys visited Mokoia on Wednesday last, when they met and defeated the Mokoia boys by a fair margin. Home and home games of football and basketball have been arranged with Mokoia for next week. On Saturday the team visited Alton, when games were played against both Alton and Harleyville. N. Gush and A. Muggeridge scored tries against Alton, for whom A. Amon scored, D. McLennan converting. The Harleyville boys, who played bright and open football, proved much too good for Manutahi, whom they defeated by 22 to nil. For Hurleyville tries were scored by C. Harley (three), and W. Hurley. A. Couchman kicked a field goal and converted three of the tries. Hurleyville defeated Alton, after a good game, by 6 to 3. At the conclusion of these matches a fifteen-a-side game was played by mixed teams. Personal Items.

The school was visited by the following officials of the Wanganui Education 'Board during the week: Messrs. Bree (secretary), E. Hodge (architect) and J. B. Hogg (agriculture instructor). Miss K. Nelson, Hurleyville, was the guest of Mrs. O’Sullivan for Miss Harvie’s presentation. Mr. and Mrs. Barker have returned to Awatuna after visiting their daughter, Mrs. A. Thomson. Miss Nellie Barkley is the guest of Mrs. W. Coulter. . Miss Eileen Harvie is visiting Mrs. H. Dickson, Ohangai.