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Post by NZBC on Jun 19, 2011 16:53:32 GMT 12
AT MANAIA The Town Hall was packed with children, parents, and friends for the prizegiving the ceremony being performed by Mrs. Dakers. wife of the chairman of the commttee. The members were also present on the stage. The first part of the proceedings took the form of a capital programme of musical and elocutionary items by the children, in classes under the vari. ous teachers. These included musical and character sketches, choruses, a play in three acts, and other items. All were capitally done and were received with the utmost enthusiasm by the large audience. The prizes were then presented, tne chairman remarking on the number and value of the prizes given, which, he said, had not been the case for many years. He said that the work utme by Mr. Adams and his staff had been first-class, and had made a record which would be hard to beat and off which Manaia people should be exceedingly proud. The list was as follows: - Dux for second term (Mr. A. Mitchell's special silver medal). JK. Davis. Standard VI.J. Sproull 1, W Johnston 2, G. Reeve 3. Attendance prises; J. Howard, C. Reeve, E. Davis. 6. i Payne. Standard V.G. Sandford 1, E. Dakers 2, B. Sandford 3. Attendance: M. Walker, E. Price, N Bei, B. I Cleaver, J. Kitt, A. Lush ,E. Dakers, ; M Wan, M. Reeve, W. McKay. Woodwork: F. Greenhill. Drawing: Ada. Lush. Perseverance: Margaret Reeve. Most progress in work: Marjorie Jennings. Needlework: Eileen Price Writing: Mary Taylor. Neatness Mabel Wan. Recitation: Malcoli Walker. Standard IV.Full attendance: Doris Kitt, Bessie Young, R. Hill, Alex. Lush. Half-day attendances:Irene Kitt. William Dakers. Progress; Gertrude Rothery, Ronald James, Russell Hosie. Conduct and perseverance- Bessie Young. Standard lll.Full attendance: Frank Gamlin. Joyce Yarrow. Halfday attendance: Ivan Berry, Annie Parry, Rata Pulford Dorothy Rawson, Laurie Duncan, Minnie Symes Hernam Payne. Progress: Oswald Wilthingys Muriel Byars, James Rei Standard lI.N. Kitt 1 B. Sanford 2, J. Hosie 3. Attendance: N. Kitt. N. Gamlin, D. McKay Genenal improvement: Myrtle Gamlin, Tom McKay, Alan Buckingham, Piriki Waka. Diligence: Doris Dakers, Helen Hait Standard I.D. Poynter 1, L. Hotter 2. O. Perry 3. General progress: Lawrenee Budd,-Charlie Rei. General improvement: Eileen Espiner, Margaret Byars. Beryl Bobday, Edna Jones. Lois Pulford ,Beriss Yarrow. Diligence- Alice Bennett and C. Edwards Attend ance: F. Walker, G. Hammond, A Hansen, B. Hobday. Primer lll Attendance: Eric Berry, Bruce Borrie, Betty Lawson, Crissia Andrews. Spelling: David Waiter- Alan Young, Betty Lawson. Spelling and reading: Bora Hosie. Spelling and writing: Bruce Borrie, Arihia Mans, Edith Parry. Spelling and arithmetic: Florence Siby, Francis Gamlin. Spelling :Chrissie Andrews Fife playing: Willie Dakers (Mr. Redman's silver medal), Owen Price(book), lan Mac Donald (book). General all-round best boy. K McDonald (IV). Reading and recitation.R. James (IV), D. Ransom (III). General neatness.G. Rothery (IV). L. Lush .(III). Writing.H. Payne (III). Tennis champion.P. Toroa III). Empire competitions (Mr P. F Hammonds' silver medal).R. Hill (IV) Woodwork (Mr Reed's special) S. Hammonds. Drawing.lan McDonald. Neatness.Essie Gifford. Progress.Eric Ransom. WoodworkHector Bennett. Tennis Ina Howard. Domestic science.lna Howard. Progress.Emily Davis. At the. conclusion the ladies committee provided a dainty aftentoent tea, which the children and parent and visitors much appreciated. Mr. Kitt donated a large tin of lolies For the children, and Mrs Lush large quantity of nuts. Before the gathering broke Mr Dakers expressed the appreciation of" the committee for all that had beem done for the school, congratulated al who were responsibtey for the very complete arrangements and wished all the teachers a merry Christmas, and pleasant holiday. He also once more congratulated Mr and Mrs Adams on all they had done, and wished them bon voyage" and happiness wherever - they might be. A very enthusiastic and successful gathering then terminated. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLIII, 21 December 1923, Page 5
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Post by NZBC on Jun 19, 2011 17:08:33 GMT 12
MANAIA.
(From Our Own. Corresponded.)
The junior fire brigade held their competitions last Wednesday. Tho following were the results: —One-man coupling: J. Rei l, Toroa 2, N.^Rei'3,: J. Kitt 4. Two-man coupling: P Toroa and R. Hill J. Vincent -sind •j! Rei 2, N. Rei and J. Kitt 3. TTirfee— 'man coupling (wet) . J. Toroa, J. Kit* and A. Davis 1, J. Vincent, R. Hill and J. Rei 2, W. Corrigan, N-R an W. Toroa 3. The events were supervised by the senior brigade, and the junior brigade well acquitted "themselves and are to be congratulated. The prizes were donated by the citizens. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLIII, 24 December 1923, Page 4
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Post by NZBC on Jun 19, 2011 17:10:58 GMT 12
BREAKING AND ENTERING. Leslie Hansen and Donald McKay were charged by the police with breaking and entering the shop of Louis, ."Te Kitt and Louis, of Manaia, and -stealing money and valuables of a total -value of about £11. Sergeant Henry conducted the case' for the police and Mr. ODea appeared , - lor the accused. j Daniel Louis, one of the firm of Louis, i Te Kitt and Louis, of Manaia, stated ; i 'that he left his shop on Sunday, July j i -9, at 7;30 p.m. On Monday morning I Jie returned, and first noticed that the I window was open and the wire netting I .window covering had been broken. He j next. found the back door open and j about £8 in mixed money, which had i ieen left in a tin on a shelf, missing. Two pounds in a bag and about 15s in ] " the till, together with tobacco, cigarette ! and lollies, had also been taken. Constable Scannell stated that he! " found on examining the premises that j - the shop had been broken into. He j subsequently interviewed each of tlie j accused, who admitted the theft and -made statements. ; Accused ptesded guilty and were cornknitted for s*}Jtfcei'ice to the next sitting of the Supreme Court' at New Plymouth. Bail was fixed for each of the j accused at self one surety of £100 and another surety of £200. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLII, 19 July 1922, Page 6
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Post by NZBC on Jun 19, 2011 17:13:35 GMT 12
STANDARD SIX CERTIFICATES
The following are among the pupils who have qualified for either proficiency or competency certificates under the Taranaki Education -Board. , The awaid of. these certificates is in part dependent on the .value oiv the work done by the candidates in. the wipers set for this week: Certificates "will be posted to; the various schools as soon as they have been made out. Any pupils who wish to use their certificates* during the holidays may receive them on application to the Board's office. Manain.— Proficiency: Edna Dakers, Maijoi-? Jenning*, 'Winnie McKay, Ow«?n Price, Eileen Price, Mabel Wan, Roy Young Endorsed competency science: Ngahui Rei. Competency: Jackson Kitt. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLVIII, 19 December 1924, Page 10
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Post by NZBC on Jun 19, 2011 17:15:15 GMT 12
MANAIA (From Our Own Correspondent.) MAGISTRATE'S COURT. Magistrates Court was-held at Manaia on Weanesday before Mr A. W. Mowlem, Clvil cases were dealt with, judgment being given in favour of plaintiff by default witn costs: L T. Kitt v, J. Epae, £1 12s Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLI, 11 November 1921, Page 4
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Post by NZBC on Jun 19, 2011 17:16:29 GMT 12
MANAIA.(From Our Own Correspondent.MAGISTRATE'S COURT. (Before Mr Wilson, S.M.) Louis Kitt and Harry Chong were charged with keeping open on Wednesday afternoon on September. 29th insfc, when they sold cigarettes and fireworks. Both defendants were convicted and fined 40s and costs amounting to £1 0s lid each. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLI, 12 November 1920, Page 8
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Post by NZBC on Jun 19, 2011 17:19:22 GMT 12
FARMERS' UNION. MANAIA BRANCH. {From Our Own Correspondent. The annual meeting tba Manaia branck ( of theNew Zealand Farmers' Union was held on "' Saturday night, April 7- Messrs G. G. Patterson and L. Kitt were.elected members. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLII, 9 April 1923, Page 8
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Post by NZBC on Jun 19, 2011 17:21:38 GMT 12
PATRIOTIC WORK.
WAIMATE PLAINS APPEAL. FURTHER DONATIONS. The following further donations are acknowledged: Mrs Stoddart £50. Mrs W. S. Young £25. W. H. Le Fleming £20. Sums of £10 each—A. H. Christie, J. Meuli (second donation), J. B. Dunn, A. J. Young, H. J. Eaves, Raymond Jones, T. Herbert. F. Jackson £7 7s K. Fraser £7. Sums of £5 5s each —Jas. Nicolson, AY. Murray, J. Green. Sums of £5 each —Miss Stoddart, Miss M. Stoddart, Mrs Borrie (second donation), H. E. Lloyd, W. White, Mrs J. Meuli, Mrs E. Jones, E. R. Putt, F. McCarthy, H. Sandford, E. Andrews, W. F. Lyndon. F. Lye £3 3s. Sums of £3 each —Francis McCarthy, W. Cunningham, E. T. Burke, A. C. Walker. Sums of £2 2s each—H. Mclvor, Mrs W. T. Wells, C. Hunger, Mrs Proudfoot, G. Cunningham, C. Webster. Sums of £2 each—C. Blake, J. Aitken, J. Bailie, R. Bulman, J. Smellie, T. Dixon. W. Grindley £1 10s. Sums of £1 ls each—J. Hodgson, G. D. Gee, T. Tait, R, L. Stenlake, —. Stackhouse, S. Le Fleming. Sums of £1 each—F. Chisnall, S. Butler, C. Sproul, Cosgrove and Co., Mrs A. H. Christie. Mrs Barleyman, L. T. Kitt, R.. H. Donald, Mrs C. Hunger, C. J. Kirk, G. Dawson, C. Powell, Miss Cassidv, W. Symes, A. J. Passell, Friend, A. H. Guy, Mrs G. Meuli, L. Mackie, H. Calvey, J. Parker, D. Chubb, A. Riley, J. C. Cameron, T. Biggar, T. Shearer, E. Tombleson, Mrs Membery, W. Drinkwater. Sums under £I—Hodgsonl—Hodgson ss, Stevens os, Mrs Howard 10s, Estall 2s 6d, Boyle 2s, Friend ss, Mrs Meldon ss, Mrs Meller 2s 6d. Mrs H. Murnhy ss, Mrs Edwards 3s, Mrs Andrews 2s. Mrs Lemrick ss, Mrs Merrie ss, Chong 10s. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXVII, 15 July 1918, Page 8
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Post by NZBC on Jun 19, 2011 17:23:13 GMT 12
LATE ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED Known.—Strong, healthy cabbage, cauliflower and tomato plants for -sale. Apply, Louis T- Kitt, truit dealer, Manaia. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXIX, 1 October 1915, Page 7
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Post by NZBC on Jun 19, 2011 17:29:34 GMT 12
MANAIA SHOW
A SUCCESSFUL DAY,
The Waimate Agricultural, JPastoral Iroduce, and Industrial bociety's twenty-iourth annual show was held at Manaia yesterday, under perfect weather conditions, a very large crowd was assembled. The Manaia band was present, and considerably brightened proceedings by contributing a well selected programme of music Free-hand Drawing.—Stds. 1 and 2- J Kitt 1, L. Jackson 2, G. Hanson 3. Stds. 3 and 4: O. Sandford 1 and 2 Stds. 5 and 6: J. Hill 1. ) Map.—E. Hansen 2 Writing.—Stds. 1 and 2: I. Kitt 1 M. Svmes 2. G. Rothery 3. Stds. 3 and 4: M. Warm 1, E. Price 2. Stds. 5 and o: h,. Hansen 1. Carton Model.—E. Hansen 2 Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLII, 16 February 1922, Page 4
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Post by NZBC on Jun 19, 2011 17:33:19 GMT 12
PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS.
Sixteen prizes were donated by friends for the Salvation Army boys, who had a series of competitions of their own, while a sum was sent up to the Home to treat boys who did not come down to the sports. 220 Yards (Seniors), first and second in heats to qualify for final —First heat: Miles (HA) 1, Merwood (HB) 2, H. Bell (MO) 3. Second heat: C. Bourke (MC) 1, R. Tutauha (FR) 2, Greenbanks (HA) 3. Third heat: K. Bannantyne (N) 1, Harcourt (HB) 2, M. Sullivan (M) 3. Fourth heat: W. Wallace (PH) 1, B. Morrissey (HC) 2, Brady (PC) 3. Fifth heat: Beale (HB) 1, R* Frost (AW) 2, J. Kitt (MS) 3. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLIII, 12 December 1923, Page 7
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Post by NZBC on Jun 19, 2011 17:35:33 GMT 12
WOUNDED SOLDIERS' FUND
I The canvass carried out by the Manaia and districts' committees last . month resulted in a total of £1771 9s 6d being secured. The names of subscribers and the amounts subscribed are- MANAIA. Previously acknowledged, £208 7s lOd; Friend, 5s i Ah Chang, £1; L. J. Kitt, 10s; Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXI, 19 April 1916, Page 3
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Post by NZBC on Jun 19, 2011 17:41:20 GMT 12
WAIMATE SHOW.
AN INTERESTING DISPLAY,
RECORD ENTRIES
The twenty-sixth annual show of the Waimate Horticultural, Agricultural, Pastoral, Produce and Industrial Society was held on the Manaia Recrea^tion Grounds yesterday. The total entries in the various classes surpassed all previous records for the society's show, and, favoured with ideal weather conditions, one of the largest crowds which have visited it in recent years was in attendance during the day.
. Scones, plate (Mr L. T. Kitt's special.—Mrs W. Diiggan 1 and 2. Scone
2 Soap, home made, three bars (Mr C. S. Chong's special)—M. Allen 1, Mrs. N. McLeod 2. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLIV, 14 February 1924, Page 4
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