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Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23317, 28 September 1945, Page 3

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Library Committee Al a meeting of the Library Committee the chairman, Mr R. J- Wishart, presided. It was agreed to spend £lO on new books. Discussion took place about the late return of books and in view of the improvement shown it was decided to take no action in the meantime. Mrs Hogg offered to help Mr McKay with the box service, and her offer was accepted with thanks. The secretary was instructed to try to obtain covers for the periodicals which suffer damage through the lack of suitable binding. It was decided to hold a working bee at the library on October 9 to repair books and elean out the library. Bowling Club After the levelling and top-dressing done last autumn the bowling green is looking particularly well. The wet season has favoured a good growth of grass and the committee is hard at work preparing the surface for play. Several local residents have signified their intention of playing this season, and the clubs seems assured of success after a few lean years. Fishing Prospects for the opening of the season are not bright. Both the Waitaki and the Hakataramea rivers are high and discoloured and likely to remain so for some time. Mr R. Irvine, curator of the hatcheries, is of the opinion that the Hakataramea will not fish well during the early part of the season. Because of the poor spawning season and numerous floods, there are very few fish in the river. Nevertheless, local anglers are busy overhauling gear in preparation for opening day. It is probable that up-country streams will be visited more often this year now that the petrol position has eased. There is no doubt that more anglers than usual will visit the Ahuriri this year. Welfare Committee At a meeting of the Hakataramea Soldiers’ Welfare Committee Mr W. McLean presided. Considerable discussion took place about the disposal of funds held by the commitee, and it was agreed that the money should be split up among the returned men of the district. Of the 59 men from Hakataramea 37 have returned, two have made the supreme sacrlfic, and there are 20 still to be welcomed home. Tentative arrangements were made for a victory ball, and it was suggested that a picnic could be held on the same day as the ball. It was decided to hold a meeting later in the year to complete arrangements.