LOCAL AND GENERAL

Te Puke Times, 31 January 1928, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The world's super-highway—-forerunner- of the roads of the faiure—is in Detroit (U.S.A.). It is 204 feet wide. The central portion is for fast-moving traffic going both ways, and it is flanked by two 44ft traffic lanes for slower vehicles. ’ ''

Over 0000 slump have been shorn on the Glenn re station tin's year, represent!*ng an ipercako of approximately iOti-f over previous years (says the King, Country Chronicle). The substantial‘increase iff; the carrying cap icily pf the famous station is in a large iffrasiiro due to an extensive campaign made against rabbits during the winter months. It is estimated that over 17,000 rabbits were taken from the property Within six ffionfchs.jj

Mrs Peter Graham, of Waiho Gorge, West land, has just been advised that she has been?-elected a,member of the English' Alpine Club. She is'the first Now Zealand lady to have that d stineticn conferred upon her, and mk .ny ladies interested in alpine olimb-., ing may be stimulated to further, efforts, after learning the m(my ascents this Intrepid New Zealand lady has accompli shed. Mrs Graham was the third lady and the first New Zealand lady to asosnd Mt Cook (12,340 ft), the sea* end lady to climb Elio: do Beaumont, and she has made the first and only descent of Mt Rudolph tfHKWft) and of Mt Byres

Mr R. Walsh, of To Fuko, has donated a prize of £3 3s for the best heifer calf at the A and P, Association’s Annual Show on Wednesday February Bth. Exhibitors at the local A and P show to be held on Wednesday Bth February, are. reminded that entries close tomorrow (Wednesday). Late entries will be received up to Saturday 4th February at an extra charge of one shilling per entry.

Tho following pupils of tho .Secondary Department of the District High School qualified for matriculation at the recent examinations: Zeta A. Longworth F. J. Dixon and G. E; Simpson. R. A, C. Somerville has completed his matriculation and solicitors general knowledge pass. As a result of the dry weather and consequent decrease in the milk supply the local milk-men notify in this issue that the price of the precious fluid will be increased from February Ist.

The Presbyterian Sunday school will hold its Annual Picnic on Mr. C. McNaughton’s property at Papamoa on Saturday, February, 4th. Those intending to partici* pate in the outing will bo ablo to avail themselves of the trains which will leave To Puke at 10.10 a.m, and 1.15 p.m.

We are informed on the best authority that the Directors of the Bank of Australasia have decided to proceed with the erection of banking premises in Te Puke, at an early date and that tenders for. the work will he called shortly. The build-ing will bo erected on tho Bank’s property at tho junction of Jellieoc and Jocolyn streets.

Mr T. F. Martin, solicitor to the Municipal Association, has advised the Masterton Borough Council that it is responsible for any damage arising out of accidents to kerb-side petrol- pumps. An agreement with the owners indemnifying the Council against loss did not absolve the Council from responsibility in the event of the owners, being .unable to meet the claims. The State Forest Service, says tho Rotorua Chronicle, is having an anxious tirae! .Extra fire patrols have been formed and continual viligance exercised. The proximity of the plantations to tho main highway: renders fire risk very much greater than would be the case if they were in a more isolated position. Motor-, ist are warned against tho dangers "attendant upoii the'"careless use of matches or in respect of tho disposal of cigarette butts. Private afforestation companies are no less affeoted and until', rain comes safety from fire is only attained by ceaseless vigilances.

The Annual meeting of subscribers to the Te Puke Public Library, convened for Friday last, had to be adjourned on account of the sparse attendance,' and will, be held at the Town Board Office next Friday at 3 o’clock. It is particularly requested that subscribers will make an effort to attend this raeetiug, for. important business has to. be transacted and unless greater , interest in thejinstitution is manifested there is a danger of it-being dosed.: A public library is a distinct asset to a town, and it is to be hoped that such a drastic step will not be rendered necessary through the apathy of the public. . : “ Farming First ” says that if the railways have to pay, the overhead costs must be spread over, a larger road,, They would then pick up the business done by lorries and motor cars. So long as the only idea in «th-e heads of the: railwayadministration is. to increase,costs to make railways pay, they are working right into the hands of motor lorry owners. The magazine does not think the department troubles much about business.' It points to suburban traffic, which has gone to municipalities and private enterprise, vvha.ii had rapid motor services on rails been installed, it would have been cheap for passengers and. hard oh the competitors of the railway.