WAIMATE WATER SUPPLY

Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23315, 26 September 1945, Page 3

WAIMATE WATER SUPPLY

Downlands Scheme The need for the immediate resumption of operations in the development of the Downlands water supply scheme was emphasised at a meeting of the Waimate CountyCouncil by Crs H. J. Stowell and A. S. Elworthy. It was decided that representations should be made to the Public Works Department, and an inquiry made as to when it was proposed to proceed with the work. Golf The final of the Waimate Golf Club's fourball knock-out competition was won by T. A. Wilson and M. Leadbetter, who beat R. Maslin and L. Toomey, one up in a close and interesting match, which ended only with the final putt on the eighteenth green. At no stage was there more than one hole difference between the pairs. A bogey round will be played bymembers of the Ladies’ Club tomorrow, weather permitting. The draw is:—Mrs Barclay v. Mrs Leadbetter. Mrs A. Grant v. Miss E. Bitchener, Mrs Calverley v. Mrs Schrader, Mrs Bowron v. Mrs Hayes, Mrs Harris v. Mrs Watters. Mrs P. Grant v. the marker. Crusher Plant The metal-crushing plant used by the Waimate County Council is an object of interest to other local bodies, representatives of whom have made visits to Waimate for the purpose of an inspection. Some time ago representatives of. the Waitaki County Council saw the crusher in operation, and they spoke warmly in praise of the quality of the output, to which they attributed the high standard of roads in the County. The most recent inspection was made on behalf of the Ashburton County Council from whom a letter has been received expressing thanks for the courtesy extended and stating that the information gained would be valuable in designingadditional plant for their own use. Patriotic Fund “Some people have the idea that there is no need, now that the war has ended, for money for patriotic purposes. That is wrong." said Mr J. Bitchener. chairman of the Waimate Patriotic Zone Committee, in a statement. “The money is needed — it is required for the current year, which ends this month. Most of the money has either been spent or earmarked for definite purposes.” British Farming The outlook for post-war primary production in Britain in relationship to the Dominion’s export trade was dealt with by Mr G. A. Holmes, M.Sc., B.Agr., A.R.1.G., leader, of the party of agricultural experts sent to Britain to assist with food production duringthe war, when he addressed a meeting of farmers at Waimate. Mr Holmes also spoke of the need for making the Dominion self-supporting-in regard to linseed and outlined the possibilities of this crop from the viewpoint of the farmer. The meetingwas held under the auspices of the Waimate branch of the Farmers’ Union, and Mr J. Foley presided. ENGAGEMENT ' Mr and Mrs* W. H. Hinch announce the engagement of their second daughter. Jeanne Marjory Mary, to L.A.C. William John McKeown, R.N.Z.A.F. (returned), elder son of Mr and Mrs J. R. McKeown, Humber Street, Oamaru.