MOVE TO BRIGHTEN RAILWAY STATION

Wanganui Chronicle, 9 September 1950, Page 8

MOVE TO BRIGHTEN RAILWAY STATION

The chambre has requested the Railways Department to repaint the Taihape station buildings and at the same time suggested that a brighter colour scheme should be used. As a result of this suggestion a request was received from the district engineer for suggestions from the chamber as to possible alternative colour schemes and in due course two such alternatives, either of which if adopted would, in the opinion of th e chamber, considerably brighten the appearance of the railway buildings, were sent to the engineer. So far nothing further has been heard from him, but the chamber is hopeful that the buildings will be repainted in one or other of these schemes in the near future.

Maori Rugby Match. Undeterred by their defeat at the bands of the Tokaanu Maoris last Sunday, Taihape Maoris will travel to Jerusalem today to challenge for the Whenuaroa Shield. The Taihape Maori team will consist of the following players: T. Punch, T. Hakopa, S. Kingi, J. Wikari, D. McCarthy, T. Tiapa, T. Rihia, T. Miller, M. Tupaea, M. McCarthy, S. Cashed, H. Ririnui, P. Marsh, R. Kotua, and S. Waterhouse. Emergencies: S. Te Whatu, F. Proctor, R. Whakatahi, M. Barrett. The trip will be made by bus.

Licensing Committee Sitting. Due to have been held at Taihape yesterday, the quarterly sitting of the Waimarino Licensing Committee has been postponed till September 21. The chairman, Mr. A. Coleman, S.M., will be in Taihape that day for the monthly sitting of the Magistrate’s Court and will also preside over the Licensing Committee. New Stockyards at Taihape

Good progress is being made with the erection of the new stockyards at Taihape. The scheme provides for an extension of the existing yards so that the saleyards will all be concentrated in one area instead of being spread over two separate areas as at present. The expenditure of a large sum of money' is involved. Fire Brigade Team. The Taihape Fire Brigade will send a team to Te Kuiti next month to compete in the King Country Fire Brigade Association’s competitions. The question of sending a team to Christchurch for the centennial competitions is also under consideration. U.N. Children’s Appeal. Taihape district contributions to the United Nations Children’s Apneal un to last Wednesday totalled £2Bl 6s Bd. Further contributions to the cause will be welcome. Waimarino Licensing Committee. The ..results of the last Licensing Committee election showed that the system of election at present in force does not necessarily give the best results and as a result the chamber has suggested to the Minister of Justice that the Waimarino Licensing District, and anv other unduly large districts, should be divided into several districts so that licensing committees will consist of peoele resident in the district in which the hotels controlled by the committee are situated. The Ministei- promised to have this matter investigated, but so far has not advised ths Chamber of Commerce any further. House Numbering. “We are pleased to report that advice has been received from the Borough Council that the numbering of houses in Taihape has now been completed and that, numbers -will be procured at an early date.” states the annual report of the Taihape Chamber of Commerce. PERSONAL. Mrs. J. Quinn and Miss D. Belk will be amongst the competitors in the ladies’ golf tourney to he held at Napier next week. The tournament starts on Tuesday. Dr. H. M. Hay. who has been visiting Australia, will return to Taihape on Sunday night. He will cross the Tasman by plane tonight and will leave Auckland for Taihane tomorrow afternoon. During his holiday in Australia. Dr. Hay visited Melbourne, as well as Sydney. A recent visitor to Taihape was Mrs H. Q. Chant, of Victoria Avenue. Wan. ganui. who was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Barwood, Moa Street.