TEMUKA STATE HOUSES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21556, 19 January 1940, Page 3

TEMUKA STATE HOUSES

Twenty-four Completed And Occupied Shortage Still Acute Although 24 State houses have been built in Temuka and are occupied, there is still an acute shortage of dwellings. These houses have enhanced the appearance of the borough as they have been constructed on modern lines and are neat and trim. There is no lack of building sections in Temuka, and if the present demand for houses is to be met it appears that the Government will have to build as many more to satisfy the needs of the town. In recent years the expansion of Insulators Ltd., and the establishment of the Public Works, south of the borough, has increased the population considerably. The needs of these people have not been met, and even board is at a premium. It was stated by one seeker that -he had to live in an hotel for three months before he was able to secure private board. Some time ago the Borough Council > inaugurated a scheme based on the Glasgow lease system. The Council offered sections for building sites for sale at a minimum rental of 30/- a year. The land remained the property of the borough, but the leasee had power to sell his house or let it. From a practical point of view the owner had the same privileges as one who held a freehold title. It was thought that this scheme would prove popular, particularly with those who were contemplating marriage, but for some reason the movement, although sanctioned by the Council, met with stiff opposition by a section of the community and was finally jettisoned. When the present Government embarked on its housebuilding policy the sections were sold for this purpose. Apart from other considerations the satisfying of this need of houses would be a means of building the borough and place it in a position where it would be better equipped to meet any rapid expansion. With the prospect of developing secondary industries in New Zealand it is possible that Temuka may yet add to its industrial pursuits. SWIMMING SUCCESSFUL MEETING The weekly competition of the Temuka Swimming Club resulted as follows: Men’s 50 Yards: J. Curie 1, F. Smith 2, H. McMillan 3. Senior 50 Yards Breaststroke: J. Boyle 1, W. Taylor 2, Miss Sirett 3. Boys’ 25 Yards: J. Lloyd 1, K. Palmer 2, Paterson 3. Junior 25 Yards Breaststroke: J. Lloyd 1. J. Leonard 2, Phil. Spillane 3. Time—26sec. Senior Dive: J Bayle 1, H. McMillan 2, W. Taylqr 3. Junior Dive: J. Leonard 1, Paterson 2. Senior Women’s 50 Yards: Miss B. Smith 1, Miss D. Sirett 2. Senior Dive: Miss D. Sirett 1, Miss B. Smith 2. Dual 50 Yards Relay: Smith -nd Boyle 1, Taylor and Curie 2. Miss Sirett and M. McMillan 3. Time—36sec. TENNIS The following will represent St. Peter’s to-morrow: S. Nicholas, E. Laurence, K. Davies, A. Fulton, Misses I. Ives, T. Hopkinson, Mesdames Lawrence and de Lambert. EUCHRE AND DANCE The first of a series of euchre thirties and dances organised by the Temuka branch ’of the Labour Party was held in the Labour Hall and was well patronised. Euchre prizes were won by Mesdames J. Rooney and T. King and Messrs W. Kelly and J. Hoare. Mystery prizes were won by Mrs G. Fletcher snd Mr J. Clinch, and a competition ty Mrs *A. Fletcher. Extras were plaved by Miss P. Swap. Winners of -.he Monte Carlo were Mrs W. Double and Mr D. O’Connor. BOWLING The following will represent Park to-morrow: At Temuka: Sullivan. Johnston. McCallum, Mclnnes (s); Harrison, Hope, Harvey, Smith (s); O’Connor. Shand, Gourley. Davis (s); McLachlan, McGillen, Beck. A. Nother (s). At Geraldine: Gardner. Thistleton, Price. Pierce (s); Longson, Jamieson. Clark, Joynt (s); Farrell, Hancox. Shillito. Johansen (s); Cameron, Connelly, Parrant, Menzies (s). PERSONAL Mrs L. Fairbrother and Mr E. Fairbrother, Napier, who have been the guests of Miss M. C. Beri, returned north yesterday. Mrs Hope and Miss L. Hope, will leave to-day for Wellington. Mr and Mrs A. Caithness, "Glenesk,” Milford, left to-day for Southland to attend the Waimumu jubilee celebrations. "SOCIETY LAWYER" What would you do if your best friend were framed for murder by one of the biggest crooks in town? Would you go to his aid, even at the risk of your own life? Sure you would, and that’s just what Walter Pidgeon does in one of the finest murder mysteries ever offered in motion pictures, "Society Lawyer,” a picture cram-jam-med with drama, mystery and comedy, showing to-night at the Elite Theatre. You will meet the latest team in romance, Walter Pidgeon and lovely Virginia Bruce. Pidgeon plays a brilliant society lawyer who fights for the rights of wronged men whether he be a gangster falsely accused or a social registerite in the same boat. Hear Virginia Bruce’s beautiful singing voice for the first time as the dazzling night-club entertainer whose love for Walter Pidgeon aids in solving one of the most baffling murder mysteries of modern New York. STRANGE VALUE. No. 148 ALL LADIES’ MILLINERY NOW 10/6 STRANGE’S, TEMUKA