HUNTERVILLE NEWS

Wanganui Chronicle, 27 November 1948, Page 3

HUNTERVILLE NEWS

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HUNTERVILLE, Last Night (OC). The question of opening the Rangitira Road was again discussed at me annual meeting ol the Hunterville Chamber of Commerce. In reply to a letter, the member for the district, Mr. E. B. Gordon, promised his support, and said thai lie would take tne matter up with the Minister of Works. This road, it was pointed out, would benefit the settlers at Putorino, giving them better access to Hunterville, the school bus and the rural mail service could also be re-routed for better service.

The stationmaster advised that a light had been placed in the station yards as suggested. That a post-box had been erected in Ongo Road, and one at the southern end of the station yards was advised by the postmaster. The Automobile Association noticed the erection of signs on the main highway, both north and south of Hunterville. It was decided that the Xmas festivities, postponed last year, should take place this year on December 24, commencing at 1 p.m. It was decided that the festivities would mainly feature a parade of decorated children’s vehicles. Father Xmas would be in attendance to distribute ice creams, sweets, etc. Competitions for children and grown-ups were to be promoted, the Pipe Band was to be asked to lead the procession and to play also on the Friday evening preceding Ximas Eve. Committees were set up tq control the various activities. HOTEL BEING REBUILT. A start has been made on the reerection of portion ol the Argyile Hotel, which was destroyed by fire in February, 1947. The new building will be of one storey and set back from the line of the footpath and the frontage planted in lawn. When completed it will be a handsome addition to the town’s buildings and fill what lias been an unsightly gap for nearly two years.