LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waipa Post, Volume 43, Issue 3391, 22 December 1931, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Shop early. Advertisers and subscribers are reminded that :there ;tyill be no issue ot the Waipa Post after Thursday next until Tuesday j January sth. - The Waipa County Council decilded at Monday’s meeting to take steps to have a special drainage, area constituted, covering an area at Pokuru that-has for several years been before the council on numerous occasions. The ordinary express train from Auckland to Wellington was delayed, for 40 minutes at Pukekolie last Sunday evening as a result of engine trouand the special holiday express , leaving Auckland at 8.5 p.m. was delayed for about anihour and a half. Reporting to Monday’s meeting of the Waipa County Council, Cr A. Livingstone, one of the cpunty representatives on ,the Waikato 'Hospital (Board, stated' there had been some press criticism of the board’s action in granting T3r Hockeri (the • hospital; superintendent) full Pay during, the,' v t|rhi. pfthis • .abVoadL Cr Livingstone sr idthat. jTM-the- Vrrit-;' ,er of,the criticis’ie. been fob" he •vu-T'T' Bev-jound;.out the fuH'fCctS’ befoi-n taken a- houdav holiday--but. really? to course, j . tho most i World. j Cr -<it-

The engagement is announced of Marion Veletta, second daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Allwood, of Morrinsville, to Dr James Roberton, of 1® Awamutu.

The breaking-up ceremony of Te Kawa West school took the form of a Christmas tree and concert, when several parents and fi’iends attended. Each child present received several gifts, and the teacher (Miss Alexander) received a token in appieciation of her services.

It was shown, in a return presented to Monday’s meeting of the Waipa County Council, that the councils share of heavy fraific fees from the pool was about £SO less than last year. That was on the same basis of distribution. “Is that an indication that there are less motor lorries in use within the county this year. inquired one councillor.

Among those successful in the accountancy professional examinations held last month, and announced on Saturday by the University of New Zealand, we notice the name ot Mr H. Keith Civil, son of Mr J. W. Civil, of Te Awamutu, who passed in auditing, book-keeping and accounts, thus completing his examination for accountancy. Mr Civil, Jnr., who is a former pupil of the Te Awamutu District High School, is on the staff of the Public Trust Office at Whangarei. What becomes of the fines imposed on motor vehicle drivers as a result of prosecutions instituted by traffic inspectors employed by the group of local bodies, which includes some boroughs and Otorohanga, Waipa and Waikato county councils? This question was asked at Monday’s meeting of the Waipa County Council. The opinion was expressed that as the traffic license fees are pooled and divided pro rata, the court fines should also be pooled.

It was stated at the Waipa County Council meeting on Monday that in the case of ratepayers paying their rates by instalment they do not oecome eligible for the 12i per cent allowance provided for by the grant recently made by the Government until they have paid the full amount. In the case of those who have already paid their current year’s rates they can obtain a refund of 12i per cent on application after the holidays, or they can have the rebate credited to their account in respect to next year’s rates. The rebate applies to general, hospital and drainage rates collected by the county council, but not on drainage rates collected by a drainage board.

The chairman (Cr S. C. B. Macky), the clerk (Mr T. Grant), and the engineer (Mr J. W. Civil) were appointed a committee for Te Awamutu district at Monday’s meeting of the Waipa County Council to deal with the new scheme for absorbing available unemployed men under the Unemployment Board. Cr J. S. Fisher will substitute Cr Macky to deal with similar matters at Cambridge end of the county, and Cr E. F. Peacocke will a?v in a similar capacity at Hamilton end. It is understood the scheme has to do with work carried on by relief workers on farms, the landowner paying a proportion of the wages through the Cpunty Council. In no case will that contribution be made a charge ;On the land. Each case will be dealt with' on its merits.

The Waipa County Council, at last • meetingbapppixited a committee to inspect and report on land development and settlement in the back Vof Roto-o-rangi settlement, with a view to recommending closer settlement there, but at, Monday’s meeting the chairman reported that the inspector had not yet been. made. Cr Fisher remarked .that recently a, big portion of the area had been swept by fire. One of the (settlers nearby, Mr CV. H. Nolan, had offered to provide: horses; for the councillors to ride over the; Whole area,. The engineer (Mr J. W. Civil) said he had been over the territory, which comprises about 8000 'acres, and added .that he had been much impressed, A great deal of good country, is. included ih the area, but there is also a lot of rough country. Rabbits appeared to be fairly. numerous, While ragwort was also a; disadvantage. The committed; intends, to make an early inspection and vvilV report to next meeting, ,>. , ' ■ ;•; Reporting: to the Waipa County Council on Monday, the chairman (Cr S. C. Macky) said he had (inspected the area proposed to’ be included in the special - rating area for improving ; the Kakepuku Mountain Road. 110 was of opinion that Mr A. Haima|f£ offer to include half of his property : in the special rating area was a fair ; and reasonable one. Cr Storey was of the same opinion. Referring to Mr F. G. Daniel’s property, the chair-, man said it was not similar to Mr Hanna’s, as the part proposed to be included in the special area was, separated from the rest of his farm by the railway line, and ih course of ;i time it would be a separate farm, served by the moutnain road only. Cr Clarke said that at the present time it may be a sound recommendation, but in the years to come (within the period for repayment of the loan) circumstances would alter, and the whole of Mr Hanna’s farm would receive benefit. The subcommittee's recommendation was adopted.

The touring manager, A.A.A., advised the Waipa County Council at Monday’s meeting that a communication has been received alleging that some of the, trucks which are operating on the Te Awamutu-Arapuni Road ; appear to be equipped with dp-: -Tectiveybrakes and that several dents hayi'heen very narrowly r,ed. .- f The .\yriter ‘passed the infer-/' Ration on, feeling sure that .he can council' in the interests of safety first effect any remedy that may be necs<sa rv fwas stated that the trafr|.: I fi- insi'criCi- bad peYsfinrdly ; . had seyd; I rj-ai of Hu vehicles tested, r.nrTw** | oi the ctniticillors considered .the inI fspector ’ f-vuid mcrt’l. yhw prose}cubed offe-dbr?. Another:councillor ! for his I'orhearanc . vebr.hf cwtu-i s risoold j • of tZ A. li w^j ■lac ovher. lo nave his

Shoppers are urged to give preference to British goods.

The usual charge for registration of dogs within the county boundaries was decided on by the Waipa County Council at Monday’s meeting.

Holidays will be observed at the Waipa County Council office from Thursday next until 11th January, as approved by the Council at Monday’s meeting.

Holiday traffic has already set in, and each day many dozens of motor cars pass through Te Awamutu, most of them from the south. The railways also are well patronised, and it is noticeable that the extra trains provided have usually a full complement of passengers.

-Monday's meeting of the Waipa County Council quite a number of tenders were received for road formation work. N. A. Jacobsen was the successful tenderer for forming 30 chains of Parawera School road, and F. J. Gee got the contract for forming 85 chains of Monckton’s Road.

In consequence of several complaints to His Worship the Mayor about cruelty to stock being left in the municipal saleyards overnight, we understand that the Borough Council intends to prosecute owners with a view to putting a stop to such offences against the by-laws. Warnings have been issued and they seem to be ineffective, so maybe an introduction to the Magistrate will serve as a deterrent.

We are informed that the Rev. and Mrs Melville Newton, of Hamilton East and well-known in Te Awamutu, who were to proceed to Roxburgh (Central Otago), where Mr Newton was to take charge of the parochial district, have now been advised by the Bishop of Otago, that arrangements have been made for Mr Newton to take charge at Waikouaiti, 27 miles north of Dunedin.

The Te Awamutu Municipal Band journeyed out to Tokanui Hospital last Sunday afternoon to provide a musical programme for the patients and staff. A good start was made, in the presence of a large assemblage, but before the programme was half through rain fell heavily, and caused a scattering of the assemblage. The hospital superintendent Dr Prins, expressed to the bandsmen keen regret at the inclemency of. the. weather interfering with the enjoyment of the programme and hoped that at a later date the elements would be more propitious.

During a discussion at the Waipa County Council meeting on Monday, the member for Pukekura Riding, Cr J. S. Fisher expressed view that the Government grant was probably only a “ sop ” to country landowners just before the General Election rather than a genuine attempt to ease the unfairness of the present rating system. What he wanted to see was a recognition of the need for de-rating farm lands. Cr Macky said he understood the Government action to be a recognition of the need for derating, and he would be surprised if if it was not continued in the next financial year. De-rating- to some extent must come.

Before the Waipa County Council adjourned on Monday afternoon Cr S. C. B. Macky (chairman) took the opportunity to wish his fellow members, the staff, and the press representatives the compliments of the season. He said the year just closing had been a fairly difficult one all over the Dominion, and the Council, realising the difficulties under which its ratepayers were labouring, had curtailed expenditure as much as possible with due regard to maintaining steady/ progress and preserving the .Council’s assets. He hoped the coming, year would be a better one. Cr G. S.: .Clarke reciprocated the sentiments.'.(expressed, speaking on behalf of thq.-'councillors; Mr Grant spoke in similar rStl'ain on behalf of the staff, and;’ Ifte. W.aipa Post representative conveyed seasonable good wishes from the pffss table. . '

Beforeroutine business was proceeded with at Monday’s meeting of the Waipa County Council, the chairman (Cr S. moved that the council express its hearty congratulations .to Mr• D;,(Stewart 1 Reid on his -.successful- the recent General Election, he having. won the Raglan seat. Mr Reid wa's Cp, old member of the council -and >had been a very successful chairman. ■ His friends round the Council'table were glad to see him re--elected again; to Parliameht. Seconding the mption Cr A. Livingstone siaid he did sb; genuinely, but it was with some regrets concerning the late member, Mr, W. Lee Martin, who had done his job (Very conscientiously and to the best of his ability. Mr Martin had, he believed, lost the seat through no fault of his own. Cr Macky; said he quite agreed, but the special Durpose; of the motion was to congratulate (a former member of the council—Thb motion was carried unanimously. " : A • The spirit of gladness marked the Christmas services held ‘in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Sunday last. Christmas hymns, as always, proved favourites with old and young. , A crowded church at the morning-service entered into the pleasure of the children, who received book rewards for Sunday Schcool work and church attendance. Rev. A. C. Whitelaw told,.the story of “the other wise man,” and how he found the Promised King after a long life of human kindness to the sufferLing and sick. The building was full again in the evening when special i music rendered by the choir, assisted by soloists, was enjoyed. The programme comprised '“ Silence in Bethlehem,” and Mozart’s .“ Gloria in Excelsis,” and several Christmas carols, The choir, and the following solos: : (“JGbme Unto Me ” (Handel) by Miss (Bell;v “ Star of Bethlehem,” by Mrs | -bottom; “ The Holy City,” Mr J. | Grit: ‘MxujT. B. Wilson, j Mnoh. orodit is due to L‘C. F, Battj j»on- and ?’• F. W. Gibsq.. orgmist and a*<-* ’mpanist. Mi' Vy’hii took as hjs r.* effing subje-it-,>he'- ■'..nsce’ndentvvaiiji. : of. the Li: '-at'Fowblthuai. ; • v -.r' ' . •< .