Sixty Years Ago

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21574, 9 February 1940, Page 6

Sixty Years Ago

“ The Timaru Herald ” February 9, 1880

New Surf Boat The new surf boat for the Government Landing Service was examined by a good many people yesterday as it lay upon the trucks on which it had come from Christchurch. The general impression seemed to be that she is a pretty good model, and will suit the Service very well but that she Is very roughly finished. It was also pointed out as objectionable that the keel is of cedar instead of iron bark, or some other wood less brittle than cedar, in view of the heavy knocks and bumpings to which the surf boats are subjected on the ways. The new boat is much larger than any other here, and it is expected that she will be able to carry off 180 sacks of wheat. \

Leading Article.—Sir George Grey must have a mighty good opinion of himself to regard it as an act of cruelty to deprive any constituency in I New Zealand of his services. It would. I we think, have been much more becomI ing if he had simply explained to the Thames electors how he came to be their representative instead of the representative of Christchurch, acknowledging with a good grace, at least, the authority of the tribunal which so shaped his destiny. . . Those who are familiar with the facts know too, that this misfortune —if it is a misfortune— Sir George Grey brought on himself entirely by his own cunning. He tried to save his seat for Christchurch by appealing to the worst qualities of other men; and by that very means he lost it. This is what happened. When Parliament met no petition had been presented against Sir George Greys election for Christchurch. Mr Richardson, however, was shortly afterwards advised to present one on the ground that the election of Sir George Grev was illegal he having been previously elected for the Thames. The Railway Station Borough Council—On the motion ot Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor Bruce, it was resolved to ask the Chamber of Commerce to co-operate with the Council in urging upon the Minister of Public Works the necessity for some steps being taken with reference to new railway station buildings at Timaru. Councillor Ross remindea the Council that large and expensive buildings had been erected elsewhere and pointed out that if the residents of Timaru did not bestir themselves the town would apparently be left a long way behind. At the Timaru station the engine room was close to the waiting rooms, and these were therefore filled with smoke and dirt.

Anniversary Soiree The anniversary of the Primitive Methodist Sabbath School will be celebrated to-day. A public soiree will oe held in the evening. Tea will be on the tables at six o’clock, and after the tea a public meeting will be held, at which addresses will be given by several reverend gentlemen.