Logbook - 1917

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1917 

5th February

Howard Henry Sutton S/N10/2831, son of Tinui schoolmaster Henry Sutton, was serving in France when he became seriously ill as the result of an infection. As a result of the effects of his illness he was subsequently discharged from the army. 

Sergeant Howard Henry Sutton, of Tenui, is reported to be still dangerously ill. 

12th March 

It was decided at the meeting of the School Committee that no prizes should be given to the pupils owing to war conditions. The proceeds of the Children’s prize fund collection to be donated to a Dominion Soldiers Orphanage Fund. Amount collected £21-7-0 

23rd April 

The school flag was erected at the Hall - the day being kept in substitution for Anzac day.  Most of the children visited the cross memorial on the top of the Taipos 

14th May 

The river rose very rapidly in the night and caused a great flood. It washed away part of the dividing fence between the two playgrounds.

11th June 

River in flood. 

12th June 

River in flood - no scholars present 

6th July 

Members of the School Committee replanted about 100 blue gum trees at the far end of the horse paddock.Many of those previously planted having died owing to the prolonged dry weather of the previous summer. They also placed the new tank in position and fixed the two taps in place. 

6th August 

A great earthquake occurred at 3.25 a.m. followed by minor shocks at frequent intervals for a week. All chimneys were broken off in school and residence. The intensity of the shock was about equal to that which occurred almost exactly 13 years previously.

7th August 

The Chairman Mr E Schofield visited the school and inspected the damage. He removed the fallen bricks from the top of the school porch 

13th August 

Clerk Of Works visited the school and inspected damage caused by earthquake 

14th August 

Mr Powell again inspects the buildings, including the roof of the residence which was considerably damaged and leaked badly 

16th August 

Mr Jennings, at the Teacher’s request, gave a pruning and spraying exhibition to the school children in the school garden and teacher’s residence. He sprayed with red oil the apple trees and with Bordeaux mixture the peach and plum trees He also pruned the two apple trees in the school garden and carefully explained the principles which guided him in doing 

18th August 

Two workmen appeared on behalf the Board and repaired all the damaged chimneys and adjusted the tank stand at the side of the scullery of the residence 

21st August 

The following articles - patriotic work of the School Committee: 

7 Treasure bag,
2 pairs mittens,
4 pillow cases,
2 pairs socks,
1 muffler,
16 face cloths,
5 operating sheets
1 pair bed socks 

20th August 

A plumber sent by Wellington Education Board attended to the damage caused by the earthquake 

11th September 

When school reopened some children were still absent suffering from the recent epidemic of chicken pox. 

27th September 

A few of the scholars left early to attend a lecture in the hall on tree planting by the Rev Simmonds 

12th October 

The following manures and spraying materials supplied by the Board by coach from Coopers. 

1 lb arsenate of lead
Copper Sulphate
3 lbs Lime
1 quart Red Oil Emulsion
7 lbs Superphosphate
7 lbs Bone Dust
5 lbs Nitrate of Soda
5 lbs Sulphate of Potash 

18 October

As the result of a motor accident at the Kahumingi bridge, on the Masterton-Tenui road last night, Mr James O'Connor, an old settler of Tinui, and his daughter, Annie Maud O'Connor, aged about 16 years, lost their lives... Read more.

20 October

The funeral of the victims of the fatal motor accident at the Kahumingi bridge on Wednesday evening took place at half-past three o'clock yesterday afternoon, at the Tenui [Tinui] cemetery. The cortege was a large one, and many floral tributes were sent from all parts of the district. Misses Florrie, Maud, and Annie O'Connor and Miss E. Pickett were the pall-bearers for the late Miss O'Connor, and Messrs J. Pickett, H. Kelleher, W. Brannigan and Lee the bearers for the late Mr O'Connor. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev, Father Phelan. 

23rd October 

The teacher having received information that his son was returning invalided from the war in France, obtained leave from the Board to meet him on his arrival in Auckland. 

School was closed for the day 20th October.

The children Dick and Dora Andrews were found to have lice in their hair. They were sent home with a letter of explanation to their mother. 

31 October

Copy of inspection report: 

• Roll 37, present 36.

• The school has a large roll for a sole teacher to manage and the attendance of some pupils is rather unsatisfactory

• In the circumstances the work of the pupils is satisfactory 

1st December 

The grass round the school was cut under instructions from the School Committee, by Mr A Tuckett. 

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