MOTORING MAGAZINE

Taranaki Daily News, 6 August 1934, Page 8

MOTORING MAGAZINE

SOUTH TARANAKI SUPPORT, SERVICE OFFICER’S REPORT. The Automobile Association (South Taranaki), decided at the monthly meeting of the executive at Hawera on Friday night to support the establishment of a national motoring magazine on similar lines to English publications. The association’s share in the initial cost will be £5O, and for the first few months there will be a postage charge to the association for the distribution of the magazine to members. The magazine, said the secretary, Mr. W. G. Walkley, might in time become a free service, giving details of automobile association work in New Zealand. Mr. W. A. O’Callaghan pointed out that the Auckland association for some years had had a three-monthly bulletin service arid the suggestion had been made that with the start of the magazine Auckland’s bulletin service could be issued as a supplement to the magazine. If the motion were carried, it would be a subject for discussion at the annual meeting of the North Island Motor Union. Even if the annual meeting decided in favour of the magazine, it would be some months before the magazine could be issued. The motion was earned. It was decided that the service officer should make a tour of the Urewera district at the time of the annual meeting at -Napier to procure first-hand information 'on the roads in the district. Consideration was given to a suggestion that some regulations be imposed on lorry drivers carrying large loads of lambs dr bobby calves in such a manner that it was impossible for them to see behind. “Often,” said one member, “I have travelled for miles and miles behind a lorry without having a chance to get past, because the lorries had no rear mirrors.” It was pointed out that tire regulations definitely provided for a clear view to the rear and it was decided to send a remit /to the annual conference of the North Island Motor Union.

The service officer (Mr. S. J. McKee) reported that he had given service on the road to seven members and information on the condition of various roads to 18. He had made a survey of the road from Kaponga to Eltham for new signs and poles, and the work was being done by a signwriter. Signs would be ready for erection in about a fortnight.

As requested he made a survey of road for new signposting from Stratford to the end; of Tangarakau Gorge and the approximate cost of erecting modern signs would be £145. New signs at Huinga and also on the Opunake Road, Awatuna, had been erected. Those present at the meeting were Mr. G. A. Carter (chairman), Dr. W. T. Simmops, Messrs W. 0. Williams, S. C. Tonks, A. McL’Dowie, R. H. Leece, G. H. P. Fitzgerald, T. B. Crump, G. J. Bayley, A. Betts, J. A. Duffill, L. J. Furrie, C. R. Honeyfield, W. A. O’Callaghan. ROAD CYCLING AT PATEA. RESULT OF SATURDAY FIXTURE. The Patea Amateur Athletic Club’s weekly road cycling fixture was won on Saturday by V. Railtpn, his brother, N. Railton, securing fastest time. A strong northerly wind made the outward trip difficult, while traffic created confusion at the finish, which influenced the placing. Messrs Bates and Maule controlled the fixture. Details are:— Fastest times: N. Railton 23m. 515., V. Railton 24m. 155., I. Moore 25m. ss. Placings: V. Railton 2m. 1, I. Moore 2jm. 2, C. McKenna 4Jm. 3, R. Willis 4|m. 4. SOCIAL FUNCTION AT MATAPU. PERSONAL ITEMS OF DISTRICT. At.a euchre party in the Matapu hall on Tuesday evening there was a large attendance, including visitors from Te Roti, Kapuni and Okaiawa. Euchre prizes were won as follows: Ladies, Miss Findlay 1, Miss W. Startup 2; men, Mr. F. Speed 1, Mr. A. Lobbin 2. After supper a ' dance concluded the evening, the music being played by Miss M. Guy, while Mr. E. Guy was master of ceremonies.

The school Rugby team journeyed to Eltham on Friday to play Toko in the semi-final. of the junior school championship. After a hard tussle Matapu won by five points to nil, a try being scored by B. Prestidge and converted by V. Cleaver. The outstanding players for Matapu were Prestidge and Dodunski (backs), and Gould, V. C. Cleaver and W. Foreman (forwards). ■ Miss Ida Reid has returned from a holiday spent in the Waikato district. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Guy have returned from Wellington, where they have been spending a few days. Miss Marion Startup has returned from a long holiday at Whangarei. Miss Winnie Startup has left for a fortnight’s holiday in the Wellington district. PATEA FIRE BRIGADE CONTEST. C. CAREY WINS GILBERT MEMORIAL. Members of the. Patea Volunteer Fire Brigade contested the Gilbert Memorial competition last week in conjunction with Mrs. D. uQickenden’s trophy. Foreman C. H. Carey was the winner, from scratch, with a 61 second run which was 14 seconds less than the next best time. The standard of' performance was high although no competitor escaped penalty. The details are:— C. H. Carey: handicap scr, time 61s, penalty 2, total 63. W. Willis: 8, 755, 2, 69. F. Stanford: 15, 80 2-ss, 4, 69 2-5, N. Coad: 7, 81 3-ss, 1, 75 3-5. M. Carey: 20, 965, 1, 77. D. Ansley: 10, 85 l-ss, 2, 77 1-5. K. Fitzwater: 10, 84 3-ss, no test. W. Millan: 9, 88 4-ss, no test. Bob Willis: 16 975, no test. M. Fitzwater: 12, 97 l-ss, no test. PORT OF PATEA. Augugt s:—Arrival: Kgpuni, m.v., from Wellington. High water at 6.34 a.m., 6.54 p.m. ADVERTISERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Church Army Mission will commence at Hawera to-day. There will be a service of reception at St. Mary’s Church at 8 p.m., followed by a lantern lecture on the work of the Church Army in the parish hall by Capt Beck.