OHAKUNE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 187, 10 August 1931, Page 3

OHAKUNE

COUNTY ROADS The Waimarino County Council has found it necessary to use crushed metal to repair the damage done by wet weather on the Rangataua Road, the material being obtained fro mt he Ohakune Bcrough Council as it is not possible to work the deposit on the Dreadnought. Road. Immediately the weather clears the grader will be used on this section of road, the application of which will bo effective in bringing the road back to reasonably good order. The formation of Dreadnought Road has been commenced, the culverts have been set at two filling; where the formation work is now being done. The road line has been cleared for practically the whole length, and made ready for the formation work. Banking where the camber was excessive, and super-elevation of corners have been done on the Ohakune Road, and the road brought to shape generally at these points. lhe grit deposit at Fields Ttack junction, Karioi, has been thoroughly tested by boring at intervals to a depth of 22 feet. The result being very disappointing, indicating that it will not be economical to work the deposit further. It is proposed altering the road access to make it possible to work the deposit of good grit on the road reserve and use relief workers for the purpose. The existing road near the pit, has been improved and will bo fenced by the County Council where dangerous. All the dangerous corners on the Waiouru road have been widened and metalled by the County Council. GENERAL NEWS The inquest concerning the fatal fire on the Parapara Road whereby George Francis Edwards lost his life was opened on Friday before Mr W. H. Bandford, district coroner, at the Raetihi Courthouse. The evidence of Constable C. Chestnutt, W. J. Smith, a scrub cutter living in the vicinity, and H. C. Howard was taken, after which the inquest was adjourned to enable two other witnesses to be present. The Raetihi Chamber of Commerce has met with a splendid response to its appeal for funds in connection with the cheer-up week. A programme of bright entertainment to suit all tastes will be presented for finalising at a meeting of all interested on Tuesday. The idea is to try and cheer-up residents without any cost to them individually. The community committee has distributed several sacks of vegetables, etc., and clothing is in demand for I cases of hardship in the district.