More Info →Page 16: 50th Jubilee Commemoration supplement

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Description: 1) To "fix" those "furious drivers". County actually proposed to fix broken bottles in road metal.
A proposal to "metal" some corners with broken beer bottles was seriously suggested 50 years ago in a bid to stop erratic and dangerous drivers of motor-cars who persisted in taking corners at a faster speed than walking pace.
2) Water made Levin.
A barometer hangs in the hall of the home of the late Mr. James Prouse. Inscribed on a silver plate are these words: "Presented to J. Prouse by the residents of Levin for his services in the promotion of the water race scheme". It is dated September 15, 1902.
3) Days when Weraroa was proud centre of the district.
It is hard to believe that Mrs. Kingsbeer is 72 years of age. Her actions and looks belie it. Mrs. Kingsbeer was a Miss Rush, whose brother Cyril, came to Levin in 1896 and married a Miss Tantrum. From then until about 1900 Mrs. Kingsbeer spent most of her years here, living at Weraroa, close to where she now resides.