October 1906

The new sanitary services By-Law No. 2 came into effect on 1 October 1906 whereby burying nightsoil within the borough was prohibited; premises within 100 feet from the sewer were required to be provided with an approved WC system; all services, other than water closets, must be 'pan services' as provided by the Borough; the fee for each pan service was reduced to 15 shillings per annum, payable half yearly in advance.
J Redgrave wrote to the Council asking could he and his wife be relieved from the expense of having pans as they were too feeble to work and depended on the old age pension. But no exceptions were to be made.
About fifty couples enjoyed themselves at the Town Band's plain and fancy dress ball. The floor was first class, Mr A Shaw was an obliging MC, and a sumptuous supper was provided by the ladies.
It was reported that owing to the diversity of opinion in Cambridge regarding the site of the new Post Office, the Government decided to defer going on with the work until the residents were more unanimous in the matter.

The Mayor, W F Buckland, was taking leave overseas for four months. He mentioned at his farewell that the best means to utilise the land in Lake Street would be to build a town hall, combined with a small museum and municipal chambers.
Buckland advised his Deputy that if he occasionally gave vent to his feelings and not bottled them up it would assist him. He continued, "Tell the opposition what you think of them." (Laughter) Councillor O'Toole said, "We might then have another court case."
The Cambridge Dramatic Society put on two items, a comedietta 'An Artist's Model' and a drama 'A Sin Forgiven'. Both were well received.
The United States Steel Exports Products cabled to say the material for the High Level Bridge would be shipped 1 January 1907.
The secretary of the Post and Telegraph Department, Wellington, stated that the question of providing a new Post Office for Cambridge is now under consideration and will be dealt with.
The Cambridge Golf Club closed for the season.

The bad state of the Cambridge to Oxford (Tirau) road came in for criticism and Thomas Bruce (oldest settler in the Taotaoroa District) sprang to the defence of Mr G Mahood - keeper of roads for the Piako County. The bad section of the road was, apparently a recent repair that had not had time to harden.
Madame Isherwood wound-up her dancing classes with a Masquerade Ball at the Alexandra Hall. Many of the costumes worn were striking and novel and attracted a good deal of admiration. When the dancing was in full swing it presented a very picturesque scene and the light fantastic was indulged in until 3 a.m.
The Polo Season was opened with a good muster at 'Bardowie'.
The Waikato Mounted Rifles range was opened for the season with a ladies shooting match.
Mr C S Stuart, who for many years had acted as bandmaster of the Cambridge Band, decided to resign.
Messrs G E Clark & Sons, merchants of Cambridge, admitted Mr Alfred W Gane into partnership

A novel return chess match between Cambridge and Hamilton was played by telegraph. The games started at 7 p.m. and by midnight Hamilton had won three games and Cambridge one.
The footballers of Cambridge held a smoke concert where the caps won during the season were presented to the City Seniors. Vocal, musical and other items were given throughout the evening.
The names of 26 young Cambridge Presbyterians were listed in the results of the Assembly's Annual Sunday School Examinations for Scripture and Catechism.
The water mains were about to be laid in the north eastern part of town by the borough workmen and residents who wished to avail themselves of the water supply could have connections to suit their requirements.
The 5000 Club were concerning themselves with a new Courthouse for Cambridge, more support for the Town Band, military training, a place for swimming and resolved to donate a seat to the Domain Board.
The Band were playing at the Fountain, the Domain and in Cambridge West to raise funds to send a Quartet to the Waihi competitions.

 

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