NORTH OTAGO

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20027, 7 February 1935, Page 4

NORTH OTAGO

TOWN AND COUNTRY ITEMS OAMARU, February 6. Burglary Late on Saturday night or in the early hours of Sunday morning, the Refreshment Room at Friendly Bay was broken into, and a small sum of money was taken from a drawer in the counter. Swimmer In hired A painful rccident befel Mr Jack Pollock at the Municipal Baths. He dived off the high dive and on reaching the water struck another swimmer, breaking his nose. The other swimmer escaped injury. River Erosion About nine months ago one of the streams of the Waitaki river changed its course and was diverted towards the bank about four miles up from the Waitaki South railway bridge. Almost continuously it has been biting into the bends, and on some days it has been estimated that as much as 10 acres of the settlers’ properties have been washed away. Altogether about 600 acres of land have been eroded, some of it being good pasture lands. Four of the settlers on the Steward Settlement are affected, and the loss has become so serious that representations are being made to the Land Board to see if some protective work is practicable. Motor Camps Praised At a meeting of the North Otago Motor Association Mr H. J. Jenkins told members of the executive that recently he had taken distinguished visitors from the Old Country to the Public Gardens and the motor camp, where they expressed astonishment at the way in which motorists were catered for. They declared that no similar facilities were provided at Hbme, and affirmed their intention of making known the Dominion’s facilities for motorists when they returned. Mr W. Gillies said that a South African visitor to the Dominion had informed him that there were no such things as motor camps in the Union, but after seeing the ones here he was determined to press for them on his return.

Swimming Championships Three of the Oainaru Swimming Club’s championships were decided at the Municipal Baths under ideal conditions. These included the breaststroke, ladies’ backstroke, and junior breaststroke, all over a distance of 50 yards. There were close finishes in all three races, particularly in the ladies’ backstroke race. The following are the detailed results:— 50 Yards Breaststroke Championship.—J. Bulleid 1. R. McDowell 2, N. Mclvor 3. Time. 38 2-ssec. 50 Yards Junior Breaststroke Championship.—J. Bruce 1, S. Cradock 2. O. Davies 3. 50 Yards Ladies’ Backstroke Championship—N. McLaren 1. D. Thomson 2. D Crawshaw and D. Jones (equal* 3. Valedictory There was a good attendance of parishioners and friends in St. Luke’s Hall to bid farewell to Mrs G. Jarman (nee Miss Gwen Glover), who had been a valuable member of the

St. Luke’s parish and a prominent soloist and member of the St. Luke's choir. The evening was devoted to dancing, interspersed with items. Archdeacon Russell expressed regret at losing Mrs Jarman, who was the leading soprano of the choir. They were all very pleased to know, however, that Mrs Jarman would be happy in her married life in Alexandria. He expressed the hope that Mr and Mrs Jarman would be extremely happy in the future. Mr A. Bloch (churchwarden) and Mr F. C. Burry (church organist) also spoke, presenting the guest with gifts. Mr Jarman replied on behalf of Mrs Jarman, and thanked everyone for their gifts. Outbreak of Fire: At 9 o’clock last evening the ringing of the firebell attracted many curious people to Lower Humber Street, where the brigade was summoned to a rubbish fire at the rear of the Empire Cafe. The flames were quickly extinguished and no damage was caused! Bird Specialists’ Club The monthly meeting of the Oamaru Canary and Cage Bird Specialists’ Club was held last night in Mr fcurrie’s room, the president. Mr E. Tomkins, presiding over a large attendance. The South Island Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Association advised that the Club’s application foi: affiliation had been granted. Association also advised that March 39, the date applied for by the to hold a young bird show had been allocated, and suggested March 22. as an alternative. It was finally.- decided to hold the show on the .latter date and Messrs Tomkins, Mahan, Stevens and Rae were appointed to draft a schedule for same. kins was elected judge for the shoy.