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Maungaturoto Time Line History Footnoted 1863 September 7 th The Maungaturoto and Piroa blocks containing a total of 16,015 acres is set aside by the government for the immigrants of the Albertland settlement scheme Provincial Gazette.— An Auckland Provincial Government Gazette was published yesterday, it contains a proclamation from the Superintendent letting apart 20,000 acres of land being a further portion of the Matakohe block, and the blocks of land known as the Maungaturoto and the Piroa containing together 16,015 acres, all in the county of Marsden for Immigrants expected to arrive from the United Kingdom. There is a notification from the Superintendent, postponing the land sale advertised for the 21st instant until further notice…. 1 1866 January 1 st Residents of Maungaturoto hold their first social meeting at the residence of John Hurndall of Wairau Creek Farm. 5 acres of land is offered by Mr Flower for the erection of a church. 2 1868 January 1 Daily Southern Cross 8 September 1863 2 Daily Southern Cross 16 January 1866

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1863

September

7th

The Maungaturoto and Piroa blocks containing a total of 16,015 acres is set aside by the government for the immigrants of the Albertland settlement scheme

…Provincial Gazette.— An Auckland Provincial Government Gazette was published yesterday, it contains a proclamation from the Superintendent letting apart 20,000 acres of land being a further portion of the Matakohe block, and the blocks of land known as the Maungaturoto and the Piroa containing together 16,015 acres, all in the county of Marsden for Immigrants expected to arrive from the United Kingdom. There is a notification from the Superintendent, postponing the land sale advertised for the 21st instant until further notice….1

1866

January

1st

Residents of Maungaturoto hold their first social meeting at the residence of John Hurndall of Wairau Creek Farm. 5 acres of land is offered by Mr Flower for the erection of a church.2

1868

January

1st

The third annual meeting of the Maungaturoto settlers is held at the residence of Mr W. Huband’s ‘Aston House’3

During the meeting it was resolved that an Agricultural Society should be formed. A committee was appointed consisting of W.M Flower, W. Huband, and Mr G. Griffin to ‘draw up the rules, and make a framework for the show of garden and agricultural produce.’

1 Daily Southern Cross 8 September 18632 Daily Southern Cross 16 January 18663 Daily Southern Cross 20 January 1868

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Plans for the erection of a new church are discussed. The architect was noted as being ‘Mr Wrigley’ most likely referring to James Wrigley an Auckland based Architect. Subscriptions to the amount of £35 had been raised. It was proposed to start the erection of the framework of the church (based upon the architect’s plans) the following month.

A proposal was put forward to engage Mr Josiah Martin to undertake ministerial services. W. M. Flower offered an acre of land for a residence for Martin.

Martin to hold fortnightly services, and to conduct a school during the week.

1870

January

Discussions on the building of the Maungaturoto Congregational Church. A trust deed had been drawn up by S.E Hughes. The builder was a ‘Mr Mason’. It was reported in the Southern Cross4

“….all arrangements having been completed with Mr Mason, the builder, the erection of the church would now be proceeded with immediately.”

March

2nd

The first Agricultural show is held on March 2nd in a public room5

1871

February

The Maungaturoto Congregational Church opening is celebrated on 5 February 1871. 150 people attended with Reverend Thomas Booker conducting the service.6

1872

March

Reverend Thomas Booker dies when a Rimu tree he was felling came down on him causing fatal injuries7

FATAL ACCIDENT AT MAUNGATUROTO.

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DEATH OF THE REV. T. BOOKER.

We regret to ha»e to record a most lamentable occurrence, which took place on the 8th March, at Maungaturoto, Kaipara, by which the Rev. Mr Booker, well known as an earnest and zealous minister in the district, lost his life.

It appears that Mr Booker was engaged with his youthful soil in felling a rather large rimu tree.

In its fall, the tree took an unexpected direction, and came down upon Mr Booker with such force as to produce concussion of the brain; at the same time breaking one of His arms and a leg.

Death must have been instantaneous, as the unfortunate gentleman never gave the least sign of consciousness after the accident.

Preparations were being made on the same day for holding an inquest. Mr Booker was a most popular minister in his district, and on all sides his loss is regarded humanly speaking irreparable.

Mr Booker has left a widow and an only son. The Rev. gentleman came out from England some ten years ago with the Nonconformist emigrants, and with, the intention of ministering to them in their new home.

In consequence, however, of the untoward circumstances attendant on the settlement, or rather no settlement of the party, he, in common with many others, remained in this city.

The Congregational Church at Newton, blown down during the famous gale of last year, was erected through his efforts, and there the rev. gentleman labored for some years.

In the year 1868 he was appointed by the Congregational Mission to labor in the North. Since that period he has continued to minister in that district up to the time of his death.

Mr Booker was held in high esteem, and much beloved, not only by the denomination to which he was attached, but also by a wide circle of friends, of other churches. His sterling piety, his many useful acquirements, his gentle manners his prudence, his readiness to serve others in any way in his power, and at the cost of any self-denial to himself, endeared him to all with whom he came into contact.

His loss will be keenly felt by the Congregational body, and the gap made by his death will not easily be filled. The bad tidings hare been received with great regret and universal sorrow. — N. Z. Herald."

June

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5th

Residents hold a meeting, at the residence of John Hurndall, to discuss the formation of the Maungaturoto Public Library. A committee was formed and a code of rules adopted.8

1874

March

29th

The opening of the Gittos church at Tanoa (Kakaraea) is conducted. The architect and builder was noted as J. Symonds who owned the timber mill at Whakapirau.9

1875

January

4th

The Maungaturoto School is officially opened on January 4th after the original opening for 1st January was postponed. 10

…This event had for some time past been looked forward to with considerable interest, and it came off on the 4th instant, having been postponed from New Year's Day in consequence of the gale which was then blowing. All the surrounding districts were fully represented, and there could not have been less than 300 persons on the ground. The sports committee had prepared a liberal programme, with which the day's proceedings opened….

1878

March

29th

The residence of Charles Spragg is completely destroyed by fire11

1887

March

28th

The first meeting of the Otamatea County Council is held.12

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1888

November

Prominent settler John Hurndall dies and is buried in the Avondale Cemetery (now the George Maxwell Memorial Cemetery) on November 25th. 13

1896

August

8th

St Alban’s Anglican Church is opened at Whakapirau14

1902

The Maungaturoto Co-Operative Dairy Company is formed15

June

The Maungaturoto Hotel is built under a cloud of contraversy16

December

15th

The Maungaturoto Dairy Factory begins production17

..The Maungaturoto Dairy Factory started this morning, 650 gallons being received from 11 suppliers. The official opening will take place in a few days…

1903

July

10th

Edwin Ford dies suddenly in Wellington18

1904

September

The North Kaipara Co-operative Dairy Company opens at Whakapirau on 27th September19

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Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19050126-15-2Taken from the supplement to the Auckland Weekly News 26 JANUARY 1905 p015

1905

June

29th

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Butcher George Curtis dies from accidental gunshot wounds. After shooting a cattle beast, the gun had been laid against the fence. The trigger had been caught and the gun had accidently fired.20

1906

October

Whakapirau Settler Alfred Henry Bowers is charged with selling a false blight spray to orchard owners. He was sentenced later in December to 18 months in prison for the offence.21

1907

February

15th

Extensive flooding occurs in Maungaturoto. A young boy named James Knight is presumed drowned after falling into a flooded creek22

1910

September

A general opinion is expressed to the Hon R. McKenzie that the Maugnaturoto Railway Station should be sited at the point where the Whakapirau-Maungaturoto (State Highway 12) is crossed by the rail line.23

A general opinion having been expressed that the Maungaturoto railway station should be at the point where the Whakapirau-Maungaturoto road is crossed by the railway line, Mr Stallworthy brought the matter before the Hon. R. McKenzie. The Minister has replied that there is a question as to whether there shall be a tunnel or a slight detour of the line close to the place suggested by him, and until plans of the alternative routes and some other information now being obtained by the district engineer have been considered, the most suitable location for the station cannot be finally selected.

1911

April

20th

Extensive flooding occurs during stormy weather in Maungaturoto24

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1914

February

The 50th Anniversary of Settlement celebrations are held in Maungaturoto25

Tuesday was a red-letter day in the history of Maungaturoto, and the settlers of this new dairying centre met to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the arrival of the pioneers. The green outside the hall was the scene of many happy recognitions and many a hearty handshake.

A feature of the gathering, which numbered from 100 to 150, was the presence of quite a large proportion of the original settlers, many of whom had come from the furthest parts of the district, and some from Auckland, in order to take part in the festivities.

The evening's proceedings commenced with a musical programme in the hall, to which the following contributed enjoyable items : —Messrs Edith Hyland, Madge Cullen, McNab, Mrs McLean, Mr W. Hook, and a glee party. An address of welcome to visitors was given by Mr. Bailey.

The member for the district, Mr Mander, who presided, made a brief speech) in the course of which he said he was one who came to New Zealand a good many years ago, “without a stitch of clothes” (Laughter). Mr. Gordon Coates, M.P. for Kaipara, and the Hon. F. W. Lang also spoke briefly, the latter apologising for the absence of the Prime Ministor.

The day's festives were brought to a close by a dance, and the jubilee was further celebrated on Thursday by the holding of gatherings specially organised for the children.

May

The National Bank of New Zealand officially opens its new building26

.. The local branch of the National Bank opened their new premises on May 25, in their handsome and commodious building Reside the post office. The legal chambers of Skelton and Skelton adjoin the bank, all being most convenient to post and telegraph office, and make a fine addition to the business facilities of the district, as well as testifying to the progress and prosperity of the place…

1915

June29th

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The foundational stone for the new Congregational Church located on Hurndall Street is laid by the Right Honorable George Fowlds. The church was to be erected in the memory of the late Reverend Davidson.27

The foundation stone ceremony for the new Congregational Church to rebuilt on the Manse property took place on Tuesday, June 29, when the Hon. G. Fowlds, of Auckland, performed the rites in the presence of a good congregation of members and friends, amongst them the ministers of sister churches from the surrounding districts.

A collection was taken in aid of the building fund expenses; the labour is to be voluntary and the building erected during the milking recess. The new church is to named ''The Davidson Memorial," in memory of the Rev. C. E. Davidson who laboured here for many years under many difficulties and drawbacks.

October

21st

Progress on the North Auckland Railway line with progress made on the Huarau Tunnel construction. Work commences on the Golden Stairs tunnel. A contract for the Maungaturoto Station buildings due to be let out.28

A contract for the station buildings at Maungaturoto is to be let shortly.

In the meantime the Public Works Department continues to carry goods and passenger traffic between Ranganui and Maungaturoto.

In the Paparoa section of the railway good progress has been made with the Huarau tunnel, 91 miles 46 chains from Auckland. The approaches to the tunnel have been slightly interfered with by slips.

Construction work has commenced on an access read connecting one of the county road with the Paparoa station. Railway formation work is in hand in the Maretu section as far north as 93 miles 38 chains from Auckland.

In this section work has been started on the Gold Stairs tunnel, and the heading at the south end has advanced into favourable ground.

The formation of a tramline to supply the tunnel with machinery and other material is well advanced, and will be completed shortly.

1916

May15th

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The new Maungaturoto Congregational Church located on Hurndall Street is dedicated as the Davidson Memorial Congregational Church29

Another proof of the steady progress of this district was afforded by the dedication of a new Congregational Church on the 15th. inst. The building, which is a very handsome structure of kauri, panelled and ceiled with oiled rimu, is 45 ft by 28ft. 6ins., and affords seating accommodation for 200 persons.

It is centrally situated on a commanding site adjoining the manse, and has been erected as a memorial to the late Rev. C. E. Davidson, for 18 years pastor to the Congregationalists in this district.

Two features in the erection of this church are noteworthy first the whole of the timber was donated and the whole work of construction carried out by the people themselves free of charge; and secondly, the money to liquidate the whole cost of other building material, (involving an expenditure of £334) was subscribed, and the building declared absolutely free of debt on the date of its dedication.

These facts reflect the greatest credit on the pastor, the Rev. T. Wilson Potts, and his earnest and self sacrificing band of workers. The foundation stone was laid by Hon. Geo. Fowlds in Juno last, and since then the work has been steadily carried on. The principal donors of timber, etc., were Mrs A. Finlayson, Mr and Mrs H. Cullen, Mr E. J. Cullen, Mr A. H. Cuitis, Mr Roland Howart, Mr E. Mason, and Mr A. J. Grant, while Mr. T. Grice donated the whole of the joinery.The principal workers were Messrs. Henry and Ered Cullen, L. Smith and E. Pasley, who did the painting. The Rev. Potts himself worked as laboriously as any of his laymen, while Mrs Potts proved a worthy coadjutor in supplying the necessary refreshments for the inner man.

The opening ceremony was fixed for Thursday, the 11th., but a furious gale lasting three days made a postponement imperative and though the previously arranged Sunday services were conducted by the Rev. H. Steele Craik, the dedicatory service had to be postponed till Monday.

The programme on that day included the dedication service at 2.30, tea at 5, and a public meeting at 7.30, when addresses were delivered by Ray. Steele Craik, Messrs J. P. Hooton, Smeeton, and Wick, from Auckland. 

1917

June

7th

Harold Ralph Flower is killed in action at Flanders30

21st

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Walter Causer is killed in action at Flanders31

September

An enquiry is made into the cause of the Tunneller’s strike on the Huarau Tunnel32

….There is to be an inquiry into the strike of the men working on the Haurau tunnel, near Maungaturoto. This tunnel is on the line being constructed by the Public Works Department to link up Auckland and Whangarei.

The inquiry will be held at Maungaturoto before a Board of three—the inspecting engineer of the Department, the local engineer, and Mr Wesley Richards….

1918

May

Two men are seriously injured after a stick of dynamite explodes in one of the men’s pockets in a boat off Whakapirau wharf.33

August

24th

Reports that work has been started on the Huarau Rail Tunnel34

October

8th

The Maungaturoto Railway Station buildings near completion35

Good progress has been made with the Maungaturoto railway station buildings, which are now nearing completion and are a fine class of construction, well worthy of the district. The buildings comprise an up-to-date railway station, large goods shed, stationmaster's residence, and a platelayer's house, all of an improved style and said to be the largest of their kind north of Auckland, which shows forethought in providing for the future importance of this growing centre.

The builders are now engaged on the Huarau station buildings, which are making good progress. The new road from Maungaturoto to the station is almost completed in formation and when metalled will be a splendid motor drive, being practically level and not more than two miles from the post office.

1919

June

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6th

18 month old Robert William Wood dies from drinking kerosene36

1920

March

31st

Several workers on the Huarau Rail Tunnel appear in court after a police raid fond a roulette wheel, and other gambling paraphernalia in their possession during a workers sports day37

April

1st

Joseph Gordon Coates officially opens the Huarau and Maungaturoto38 sections of the North Auckland Railway.39

Thursday, April 1st was a long looked-for gala day in this district, when the section of the Northern Trunk railway line between Ranganui and Huarau was formally handed over to the Railway Department by the Hon. J. Gordon Coates, Minister for Public Works, and the first passenger train made the first through journey.

For a considerable period the Public Works Department has been running a service incidentally at excessive rates, between Ranganui and Huarau, hence the arrival of the first standard train did not give a real sense of novelty; however, the settlers regarded the event the passing of a great mile stone, long promised, and at last realised.

Ceremonies took place both at Huarau and Maungaturoto, the official speech-making being at the latter place where a large gathering assembled, representing the district from Ruawai on the west and Mangawai on the east.

The ribbon-cutting ceremonies took place at both stations, Mrs R. Hames, Miss Ariell and Miss R. Cliff doing the honours at Huarau and Mrs Griffin and Mr J. J. Curtis at Maungaturoto. Mr Rodney Coates, chairman of the Otamatea County Council, presided at the main function.

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Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19200415-32-2Taken from the supplement to the Auckland Weekly News 15 April 1920 p032 

27th

An obelisk commemorating the men who fell in World War 1 is unveiled at the Maungaturoto Congregational Church cemetery on ANZAC Day40

1921

June

2nd

A six bedroom residence occupied by Dr Marshall and his family is destroyed by fire41

…A six-roomed bungalow residence at Maungaturoto was destroyed by fire early this morning. It was occupied by Dr. Marshall and family, the Hospital Board being owners. The occupants escaped in night attire. The erection of the building was completed only four months. There is an insurance on the building of £1000, but nothing on the furniture….

1924

April

11th

40 Northern Advocate 29 April 192041 Auckland Star 2 June 1921

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Saville’s Maungaturoto Store burns to the ground42

…Saville's Maungaturoto store burst into flames at 2 o'clock this morning, and the shop was burnt to the ground. The residence was saved. The stock and business premises were insured, but it is understood the owner will lose heavily. The store had not been entered for some time, as the previous day was a holiday. The emise of the fire is unknown…

1925

February

11th

A new Railway station building is erected at Paparoa43

..Justice has been done to settlers in the anticipation of substantial traffic from Paparoa and contributing districts westward to the Northern Wairoa River by the erection of well-equipped buildings at Paparoa railway station.

The station building comprises five rooms, including the stationmaster's office, two waiting rooms and a storeroom, with an extensive platform, roomy goodshed, and stock loading stage. The stationmaster's residence is furnished with up to-date conveniences.

Other railway officers' houses were built some time back. The approach roads to the station are finished and metalled. The station is the next largest in size to Waiotira on the Huarau-Portland section. Foundations are laid for a large tank for the engine.

The metalling of the main road is proceeding down Paparoa Valley to the township, and is being rapidly, pushed on. This road is on splendid grade. It is popular with motorists it avoids steeper grades on the road to Huarau and Maungaturoto stations, and I completes the metalled highway from Paparoa station to Northern Wairoa via Matakohe, Ruawai and Mititai…

1926

August

Arbor Day is celebrated for the first time at the Maungaturoto Primary School. The project was supervised by Mr Gerrard. Over 100 trees were planted by the school pupils including oaks, some of which are still standing on the Primary school grounds44

November

43 Auckland Star 11 February 192544 History of Maungaturoto Primary School 1874 – 1974 p.46

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The Maungaturoto Co-operative Dairy Company increases its butter output to a new record level45

…The Maungaturoto Dairy Company has increased its daily output by ten boxes of butter, equal to one half ton weekly. Compared with the corresponding period last year this promises to be a record season when full* capacity supply is reached…

1927

June 24th

Edgar Nazer storekeeper of Maungaturoto is killed by a train while crossing the south side of the railway line on the level crossing46

July

26th

Passengers from Whangarei spend the night at the Maungaturoto Railway Station after flooding blocks the line between Hoteo and Wayby.47

The train passengers who left Whangarei at noon yesterday were duo to arrive in Auckland at 12.30 this morning, but on reaching Maungaturoto it was found that the railway line at a point between Hoteo and Wayby was flooded, and it was decided to hold the train at Maungaturoto, as there were facilities there for the passengers to obtain refreshments.

After spending all night at Maungaturoto a fresh start was made at ten this morning, the flooded area in the Hoteo district was negotiated cautiously, and the train is expected to arrive in the city late this afternoon.

1928

July

18th

Otamatea County Council resolves to gift the Department of Justice a quarter acre section for the purposes of a new courthouse.48

….The Otamatea County Council yesterday resolved to grant the Justice Department a quarter-acre section near the Maungaturoto post office as a site for a courthouse…

46 Evening Post 25 June 192747 Auckland Star 27 July 192748 Auckland Star 19 July 1928

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1929

July

10th

Residents at the Maungaturoto Railway Settlement form a conveyance fund so children can be transported to the Maungaturoto School by motorised transport49

The residents of the Maungaturoto railway settlement are progressive and take a keen interest in the welfare of the settlement. The latest movement has been to create a conveyance fund, from which to pay the cost of having the children conveyed by motor to and from the Maungaturoto School, it distance of three miles.

Last week an excellent vaudeville entertainment was staged in the large goods shed which is used for all the socials and dances. This reflected great credit on Mrs Bidling, the promoter, her committee and the performers.

The proceeds, which go to the conveyance fund, amounted to £16. A sum of £16 had already been collected.

22nd

Tender advertisement is placed in the Auckland Star for the new courthouse50

TENDERS, closing with the Secretary, Public Works Tenders Board, Wellington, on TUESDAY. August 6, 1929, at 4 p.m., are invited for the ERECTION OF COURTHOUSE AT MAUNGATUROTO. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. A Schedule of Quantities and Prices must accompany tender on form supplied. Plans and specifications may be seen at the County Office, Dargaville, the Public Works Offices, Whangarei and Auckland, and also at the Post Office, Maungaturoto. 12/7/29.

August

1st

The government calls for tenders for the erection of a new courthouse and police station.51

…Advice has been received by Mr. A. J. Murdoch, Chief Government Whip, that tenders have been called for the erection of a new courthouse and police station

49 Rodney & Otamatea Times 10 July 192950 Auckland Star 22 July 192951 Auckland Star 1 August 1929

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at Maungaturoto. The new building will be erected on a more suitable site than that on which the present inadequate courthouse stands. Tenders will close on August 6…

16th

The Government accepts a tender for the building of the new Maungaturoto Courthouse and police station52

…Instructions have been issued by the Minister of Justice, the Hon. T. M. Wilford, that the district engineer of the Public Works Department shall accept a tender of £1270 for the erection of a courthouse at Maungaturoto…. 

1931

February

3rd

The bankruptcy hearing of Thomas Ernest Hutchinson builder of Maungaturoto, is heard in the Auckland at the office of the Official Assignee.53

Hutchinson was the successful tenderer for the construction of the new Maungaturoto Courthouse. The article from the Auckland Star mentions that a concrete foundation was laid by Mr Hutchinson for the building. There was a delay in the supplying of the door for the strong room from the Department of Works.

July

4th

The Auckland Star reports that the Minister of Justice has approved the necessary funding to improve the approach to the new courthouse.54

November30th

The dining room at the Maungaturoto Railway Station is closed down.55

…The dining room at the Maungaturoto railway station has been closed, although refreshments are still available at the counter. The speeding up of the Auckland Whangarei trains by ten minutes is under consideration, and it is possible that in future trains in the northern section will coal at Whangarei instead of at Maungaturoto…

1934

53 Auckland Star 3 February 193154 Auckland Star 4 July 193155 Auckland Star 30 November 1931

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September

Edward Mahoney an employee at the Maungaturoto Hotel receives severe burns when he goes to fill up a generator with benzene. The fumes caught alight and Mahoney’s clothing was set on fire.56

1938

August

5th

The North Auckland Electric Power Board approves the completion of a contract for the complete electrification of the Maungaturoto Co-operative Dairy company plant.57

September

26th

The Brynderwyn Deviation is officially opened by the Minister of Finance the Hon. Walter Nash58

OFFICIAL OPENING. HIGHWAY DEVIATION. (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) WHANGAREI, this day.

Costing £80.000 and providing employment for approximately 150 men for two years, the Brynderwyn deviation of the northern State highway was officially opened by the Hon. W. Nash, Minister of Finance and Marketing, yesterday afternoon.

Mr. Nash remarked that one of the outstanding features that he had noticed during his tour was the great development that' was proceeding in the farm lands of the north.

He had realised from the production figures of the area that this development was proceeding, but he had no idea until he came through the area that it was proceeding at such a pace. A feature that had surprised him when studying dairy company accounts was that transport costs had been reduced during the past 10 years, and he attributed this to the improvement in the roading system of the country.

Mr. Nash cut the ribbon that had been stretched across the Piroa stream bridge at the boundary of the Otamatea and Whangarei counties, and in doing so declared the road open for traffic.

57 Auckland Star 5 August 193958 Auckland Star 27 September 1938

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1939April

19th

Lower payouts due to dry weather are advised by the Maungaturoto Dairy company59

…Dairy companies in the North report reductions in cream collections on account of the dry spell. The Maungaturoto company is paying only £11,190 to its suppliers for March cream, representing a drop of £634 compared with the payout for the same month last year…

 November

20th

The Auckland Star reports that motorists used the new Wairau bridge for the first time the previous week, after the old wooden bridge had been replaced with a new concrete structure. It also noted there had been a road realignment to remove a dangerous corner from the entrance into the Maungaturoto township.60

Seven of the eight bridges between the Wairau Bridge and Brynderwyn had already been replaced.

29th

Pilot-Officer H.J. Keller of Maungaturoto is reported missing believed to be killed in action by the Auckland Star.61

1940

January

20th

The Auckland Star reports the prosecution of three men in the Maungaturoto Courthouse after the men had taken beer to a dancehall at Hakaru. The individuals were prosecuted under an act banning alcohol from dance halls.62

July

3rd

The Maungaturoto Dairy Company reports a record output for the last season.

60 Auckland Star 20 November 193961 Auckland Star 19 November 193962 Auckland Star 20 January 1940

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It was noted in the Director’s report that the number of suppliers had dropped from 320 to 303 during the year.63

With favourable climatic conditions principally responsible, the output of the Maungaturoto Dairy Company last season was a record.

The total was 1274 tons or 132 tons more than in the previous season. The directors' report to be presented at the annual meeting on July 24 states that the quality of output has been maintained. The average grade for the season was 94.341, against 94.484 for the preceding season.

4 Daily Southern Cross 31 January 18705 Daily Southern Cross 26 March 18706 Daily Southern Cross 18 February 18717 North Otago Times 2 April 18728 Daily Southern Cross 25 June 18729 Daily Southern Cross 17 April 187410 Daily Southern Cross 21 January 187511 North Otago Times 1 April 187812 Otamatea Council 1887-1987 page 613 NZ Herald 3 December 188814 NZ Historic Places Register 23 November 2009 ‘St Albans Church Whakapirau’ report by Stuart Park Sourced: http://www.historic.org.nz/TheRegister/RegisterSearch/RegisterResults.aspx?RID=462&m=advanced

15 The History of the Maungaturoto Co-operative Dairy Company 1902-195216 Auckland Star 16 June 190217 Auckland Star 15 December 190218 Auckland Star 10 July 190319 Rodney & Otamatea Times 8 October 190420 Rodney & Otamatea Times 8 July 190521 NZ Truth 13 October 190622 Bay of Plenty Times 15 February 190723 Northern Advocate 29 September 191024 Hawera & Normanby Star 21 April 191125 Kaipara & Waitemata Echo 11 February 191426 Northern Advocate 15 June 191427 Northern Advocate 6 July 191528 Northern Advocate 21 October 191529 Rodney & Waitemata Times 31 May 191630 Rodney & Otamatea Times 11 July 191731 Rodney & Otamatea Times 11 July 191732 Auckland Star 20 September 191733 Poverty Bay Herald 6 April 191834 Northern Advocate 24 August 191835 Northern Advocate 8 October 191836 Northern Advocate 7 June 191937 Northern Advocate 31 March 192038 Northern Advocate 7 April 192039 Northern Advocate 31 March 192042 Auckland Star 11 April 192445 Auckland Star 3 November 192652 Auckland Star 16 August 192956 Evening Post 15 September 193459 Auckland Star 19 April 193963 Auckland Star 3 July 1940

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The appropriation account showed a surplus available for distribution amounting to £21,616, and the directors will recommend a payment of 2.25 d per lb on all butterfat received.

This will absorb £21,966, leaving a balance to the debit of the appropriation account, amounting to £349, and bringing the average pay-out for the season over all grades to 16.162 d. The average pay-out for the previous year was 16.091 d.

In common with other Northland dairy companies, Maungaturoto records a reduction in costs this year, the total charges to f.o.b. being 2.160 d. compared with 2.289 d for the 1938-39 season.

During the year the number of suppliers to the company decreased from 320 to 303. In spite of the decreased turnover and a difficult season, profits from the motor department exceeded £000. which the directors recommend to be placed to the reserve account.

At the beginning of the season the directors decided to institute a rebate on the stores department and fertilisers profits. Under this heading the sum of £367 was credited to shareholders.

The retiring directors, Messrs. D. A. Finlayson. E. Brown and J. Sterling, again offer their services.