LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waipa Post, Volume 44, Issue 3182, 26 May 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The stormy weather prevailing yesterday afternoon effectively prevented any of the hockey and basketball games scheduled for decision being played.

Cr S. C. B. Macky was, at the annual meeting of the Waipa County Council on Wednesday, re-appointed the Council's representative on the No. 2 District Highways Council.

Bvief reference was made at Wednesday's meeting of the Waipa County Council of the subcommittee's investigations as to the suitability of an area of land of about 7000 acres in the county for closer settlement. An inspection had again been made, and a report sent to the Government, which would now be responsible for any further negotiations.

This year is rich in centenaries and jubiless of famous men and women. In January the jubilee was observed in England of the death of William Harrison Ainsworth, novelist and antiquarian; the month of March belongs to. Longfellow; April is Darwin's, Rosetti's, and Emerson's; July, Hablot Knight Brown's ("Phiz"); August, William Stanley Jevons'; and September is Dr Pusey's (Oxford movement leader) month.

It was mentioned at Wednesday's meeting of the Waipa County Council that expenditure under the No. 5 scheme in the county was approximately £IOOO per month. Mr Civil stated that 209 men were working under the scheme in the county—l4o from Hamilton, 57 from Te Awamutu, and 12 from Cambridge.

The Waipa County Council was recommended by its solicitors at yesterday's meeting to obtain money considered necessary for maintaining Te Rore water supply by charging each consumer an amount annually. It should not be a liability over the whole riding. A new by-law would be necessary. This was approved, and steps will be taken to have the by-law incorporated.

Last Tuesday evening the Bible Classes of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, after the meeting addressed by Dr Lauchlan Mac Lean Watt, held a very successful social evening. The programme was in the hands of Jim Coulter, the secretary of the senior class, assisted by the Social Committee. The members were divided into teams and with considerable zest the various competitions were contested. There were some 80 present, including the Pokuru Bible Class, of which Rev. A. C. Whitelaw is the leader.

It was explained at the meeting of the Waipa County Council on Wednesday that amending legislation provided that ratepayers who had not yet paid their previous year's rates would be able to obtain the 12J per cent rebate on payment, but that the 10 per cent penalty would first be added. Those who had already paid would get the full 121 per cent rebate on the net amount.

Waipa Hockey Association's representative team journeyed to Hamilton yesterday afternoon to meet the Hamilton reps, and a very keen game resulted in a win for Waipa by "five goals to two. Piay was good, considering the sodden state of the ground, and it was noticeable that Waipa's forward line worked cleverly together, attacking frequently in such combination that Hamilton was defeated. Scorers for Waipa were: Bert Spiers (2), Simmonds (1), and G. Finch (2).

Should an extension of the present trouble make it necessary there is authority (says a Christchurch paper) for the calling up of every ablebodied man between the ages of 17 years and 55 years to serve as a temporary policeman. This power is not given' by emergency legislation passed recently; it has been in existence for some years. At present the Police Force, with the assistance of the temporary constables now in service, can deal with any situation that is likely to arise but should the trouble spread—and it would have to spread considerably to make such a step necessary—provision exists for the calling up the able-bodied men. The cold spell experienced in Te Awamutu district yesterday was singular in that snow was experienced in several districts, notably at Kihikihi, though the precipitation was only light. An old Kihikihi resident says he has to think a long way back in his inehiorv to recall a similar occurrence. The top of Pirongia mountain was mantled with snow this morning. The whole country-side appears to have also experienced a visit from Jack Frost this morning, but the bright sun to-day is some compensaI tion for the visit.

Before routine business was undertaken at the Wa'pa County Council meeting on Wednesday the chairman (Cr S. C. B. Macky) extended a cordial welcome to Mr F. L. Onion, of Te Kowhai, the new member of the Council, and assured him of the full co-operation of his fellow councillors in matters for the welfare of the county ratepayers. Cr Onion thanked the councilors for the welcome, and hoped he would be of assistance in conducting the affairs of the Council. It was also decided to i'orwavd a letter to ex-Councrlor S. S. Saulbrey expressing appreciation of his services 1 and conscientious work as a council- ; lor.

The Waipa Rugby Union's rep. team to play Matamata reps, at Matamata next Saturday had a trial game at Waikeria yesterday afternoon. The weather conditions were bad, cold showers being experienced during the game, but the match, was an interesting one throughout. The Waikeria s appeared to have had instruction to make the pace as hot as they could, and they did; but they were not god enough for their opponents, who had a decided advantage in weight. The game ended in victory for "'the reps by 21 point to nil. As a practice for next Saturday's match it was a very good one. The Waipa backs were especially good, "working like a piece of machinery," as one observer remarked.

Mr C. M. Alexander was appointed at Wednesday's meeting of the Waipa County Council to classify the lands in the Kakepuku special drainage area.

The increase in the production of butter in the Morrinsville district in the last 10 years is said to be sufficient to keep London in butter for a week.

Particulars of the number of radio licenses as at April 30 are as follows: Receiving licenses, 61,795; dealers, 780; transmitting, 721; total, 63,224. The total number of licenses which expired at March 31 was 74,741.

His Worship the Mayor informed us this morning- that he has received a comjmunication from the chairman of the recently-formed Unemployed Relief Workers' Committee, asking for a conference, and Mr Downes said he had replied suggesting Monday or Tuesday evening as a suitable time.

•Regret was expressed at Monday's meeting of the Waipa County Council that Otorohanga County Council had seen fit to withdraw from the group of counties concerned in heavy traffic control, and a suggestion was made that a deputation might wait on Otorohanga County Council to see if the difficulties could be straightened out.

Land settlement in the Orakau riding of Waipa County seems likely to receive a filip in the near future. We notice that Messrs W. J. Broadfoot, M.P., and Dan Bryant were in Te Awamutu this morning en route to visit a property in the hiding that is under offer to the Government for sub-division into handy sized i'arms. A bread war is at present being waged in Masterton. Last week the two pound loaf was being sold for 4ld over the counter. Last monday morning a provision store brought the price down to 4d a loaf, and another store countered by reducing the loaf still further to 3£d.

The Japanese naval training ships, Iwate and Asama, are expected in Wellington next Tuesday, and the itinerary provides for a stay of three days before the continuation of the voyage to Suva. Vice-Admiral Imamura and Captain Kasuya, of the Asama, and Captain Okada, of the Iwate, will be the guests of the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes, at a luncheon at Parliament House on Wednesday, June 1. The Wellington branch of the Navy League has made various arrangements for the entertainment of the visitors.

The proposed new concrete traffic bridge over the Waikato River at Hamilton was mentioned at Wednesday's meeting of the Waipa County Council, when it was remarked that Waipa Council's contribution to the interest cost would be between £ISOO and £'lßoo annually. The chairman and Cr Peacocke were appointed to represent the Waipa County Council at any further conference of local bodies in furtherance of the project.