SANDY’S CORNER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 270, 15 November 1945, Page 4

SANDY’S CORNER

WHAT OF THE RADIO? If we will he able to bear 2ZB and a couple of “Aussie” stations we have a high regard for when they dish the present trams and get trolley buses, we will be all in favour of the change. But if the same crackling noise comes through our radio as comes now when the conveyors of strap-hangers move in and out of the city, then we don’t much care what happens! WHEN THEY LAUNCHED THE TRAMWAYS The progressive optimism of the Wanganui citizens of December, 1908, when they opened the first tramway service, is emphasised by an extract from the report of the city engineer of to-day (Mr. Row) in which he recommends replacement of the present tram service with trolley buses. Here are extracts quoted by Mr. Row from a report in “The Chronicle ’ of the official opening of the tram service: “The Mayor: Speaking of the financial aspect, the Mayor said that if any loss was sustained, the convenience afforded to the publi? and the impetus that would be given to business would be ample compensation." “The Mayor of Wanganui East: As to the financial side he urged them not to worry about that. There were many things in life in which the question ‘will it pay?’ had to be faced. “Chairman of the Aramoho Progressive Association: As to the financial aspect of the service, h did not know whether the trams would pay Wanganui but he knew they would pav Aramoho (laughter). For his part, oven if it meant a small rate, hwould be quite willing to pay.”