Transport

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume 30, Issue 4, 1 June 1939, Page 1

Transport

The march of civilisation brings its responsibilities, and one of these is. the provision of motor transport for church workers m back-block districts which are being opened up by the construction of good roads and the building of bridges.

Nurse Bartrum of the Maori Mission is now stationed m the Te Kaha Pastorate m the extreme north-east of the Diocese. She has demonstrated her devotion to the work m which she is engaged by purchasing a car at her own expense to supersede her horse. It is hoped that friends m the district will be able to provide a garage m token of their appreciation.

Captain R. D. Carew of the Church Army is doing sterling work as our missioner to the railway construction camps m the Gisborne area. For two years he has maintained his activities on both sides of the steep Wharerata Ranges, journeying on foot or occasionally being "given a lift" on a passing lorry. At the last meeting of Standing Committee it was felt that we must go forward with faith and despite financial difficulties provide the Captain with suitable transport before the winter. And a motor car has therefore been procured, for his use.