Taihape Notes

Wanganui Chronicle, 2 October 1947, Page 2

Taihape Notes

TAIHAPE PREPARATIONS FOR TRANSIT HOUSING BOROUGH COUNCIL ACTIVITY

<O-C.) Taihape. Oct. 1. Although there is still no sign of a start bein£ made with the preparation of the site purchased last year by the Housing Department in taihape for over 40 State houses, the difficult housing situation in the town is a little improved by the recent completion of several State dwellings In other streets. The Borough Council has decide! to provide transit housing, having secured six dormitory’ type huts from Waiouru Camp after consultations with Mr. P. Kearins, M.P. fo; Waimarino. Tenders have been calle! for the erection of these dwellings, plans for which will be drawn up by an architect. Eally last week a bulldozer contractor prepared the site opposite the county council office to receive four transit houses, and also levelled off a section at the corner of Ruru Road and Kaka Road for another. The former section has a usable length of about 100 yards and a depth of a chain. Mr. Kearins made it clear that tenants of these transit houses would have first claim on State houses as they became available. There is also considerable activity in renovation and repair of business premises, the me st comprehensive undertaking being the complete rebuilding of the lower floor of Abraham and Williams’ building in Hautapu Street and the re-decorating of the upper rooms. This work is now nearing completion and will bring the building into conformity with adjoining premises. The lower portion is being very strongly constructed in steel and concrete and will include a modern shop front. Extensive improvements (interior) have recently been carried out at the premises of Frederick Burke Ltd., Taihape Stores Ltd., and R. Kierly, and exterior and interior work at the premises of Wilsons (Rangitikei) Ltd., and H. M. MacCaYlum. WORKING MEN’S CLUB. At the monthly meeting of the executive committee of the Taihape Working Men’s Club fifteen nominations for membership were received and accepted, and a member was accepted on transfer from Taumarunui club. DANCE AT OMATANE. Although the attendance was not as large as usual, those braved the elements to attend the dance held by the Taihape branch of the Junior National Party at Omatane had a most enjoyable time. Music was provided by Mr. A. R. Potaka’s orchestra, with extras by Mr. R. Webb. Mr. M. Wheeler was M.C. Novelty dances were won by the following: Miss E. Hayes and Mr. M. Wheeler (statue waltz), Mrs,. P. Seaver and Mr. B. Prime (elimination waltz), Mrs. F. Newton and Mr. C. Jensen (Monte Carlo). UTIKU CRICKET CLUB. At the annual meeting of the Utiku Cricket Club the delegates to the Sub-Association annual meeting were instructed to support the playing of all competition matches on Sundays, vote for the principle of three nonplaying selectors, and urge that selectors be elected at the annual meeting and not at a subsequent meeting of the management committee, as was the case last year. There was an encouraging attendance of active members, presided over by Mr. C. H. Transom. The report stated that trie departure of Messrs T. Temperton, Ruff and D. Keene was a severe loss, and that the club’s financial position was not strong, with only six senior and one junior sub paid. Equipment was in poor repair and much expenditure would be needed. It was decided that the incoming committee go into ways and means of improving funds and assets. Mr. J. Hwomey suggested that the committee procure a supply of caps for players. A working bee was arranged to put the ground in order. Officers elected were: Patron, Mr. C. F. Brooke; president, Mr. C. H. Transom; vice-presidents, Messrs J. Marshall, P. Becker, J. Moore, W. Wong, A. Beuck, B. E. Dickinson, P. Henery, G. Gibbs; secretary-treasurer Mr. A. R. Potaka; club captain, Mr. P. Uings; delegates, Messrs O'Keeffe Potaka and Transom; representative on management committee, Mr Transom; club management committee, Messrs B. Potaka, R. Gabolinscy, F. fl O'Keeffe, H. Jones; auditor, Mr. B. E. Dickinson; selectors, Messrs P. Uings, J. O'Brien and team captain.

Several new members were elected and a canvass for further players to to be made. It was decided to enter a senior team in the Taihape competition.

BOXING COAUHES HONOURED Utiku Boxing Club closed its season with a smoke concert and presentation of trophies on a recent Sunday evening. The president, Mr. F. R. O'Keeffe, was in the chair.

A feature of the evening was the presentation to the instructors by Mr. John Marchioni of gifts to mark the pupils’ appreciation of their help and guidance in the fistic art. Mr. C. Clark received a writing case, Mr. W. Thurston a fountain pen. and Mr. W. McMahon a cigarette case.

Trophies wore awarded as follows: Cup donated by Mr. O'Keeffe for most improved boy, Ray Jones (under 16); cup donated by Mr. N. Hussey, John Marchioni (over 16). The following toast list was honoured:- Loyal toast: “Taihape Boxing Association,” Mr. V. Marchioni—Mr. W. Thurston; “The Ladies,” Mr. 11. Farr - Mr. W. Mahon; “Kindred Sports Bodies.” Mr. J. Moore—Mr. Ron Doan; “The Instructors,” Mr. F. O'Keeffe- Messrs Clark, Thurston and Mahon; “President and Committee.” Mr. J. Gilchrist Mr. Marchioni: “The Patron.” Mr. O'Kecffe-*Mr. Gilchrist; “Absent Friends,” Mr.’'A. R. Potaka — Mr. Ron Gabolinscy.

Songs wore contributed by Mr. W. Maher and the Haddon brothers.