Southland held to draw

According to all reports, Otago were a trifle lucky at Invercargill to retain the Peter Dawson Cup, which they have held since 1922. No challenges were played in 1924, and Saturday’s game was the third occasion on which Southland have challenged. Each year they have gradually reduced the difference in the scores — in 1922 they lost by 3-0, in 1923 2-0, and this year the game ended in a draw, Southland being deprived of holding the cup by a goal scored in the last minute of the match. Southland fielded the strongest side that has represented the province for some years, and in E. Cook, the New Zealand rep, and Todd they have two brilliant forwards. Todd, who plays inside left, gave an outstanding display, and is the best player he has seen in the position in New Zealand. This pair were much too speedy for our defence, and, both being tricky with the foot, were always a source of danger to Otago. Cook, who scored both of Southland’s goals, was inclined to too much individual effort, and there were occasions when a pass to either of his inside men would have proved  an advantage. It was an exceptionally fast game, play moving rapidly from end to end throughout, and the Otago team’s fitness stood them in good stead. It was only in the latter part of the game that Southland’s passing fell away, and then halves failing to support them forward gave the Otago vanguard the opportunity to severely test the defence. — by ‘Corner Kick’

Cavy wants its share

A Householders' and Ratepayers’ Association was formed at a meeting held at Caversham on Tuesday night. Various speakers stressed the necessity for better telephone facilities and a double tramline over the hill. One said that the Normanby car should pick up at the Stock Exchange passengers from the Caversham car. The district had had a through tram service to the station, but that was taken away and given to the St Kilda people, not ratepayers of the city. Cr J.E. MacManus stated that the maintenance allocations totalled £46,994, and the amount for Caversham (including St Clair and South Dunedin to the Bay road) was £4,345. Of drainage allocations £1600 was to be spent on Sidey street. 

Runaway car

The carelessness of a motorist yesterday resulted in considerable damage being done to two cars and slight damage to another. The offending vehicle was parked at the authorised stand in Moray place, outside First Church, and the driver apparently had neglected to put the brakes on, and had not left it in gear, for it suddenly moved off and travelled in a semi-circle for a number of yards. It then crashed into another car, striking the right rear wheel and breaking several spokes. The damaged car was carried sideways for several feet, and in turn struck a third car.

Military fares

Territorials and cadets, when travelling on the Mornington and Maori Hill tramcars on the way to drill, have to pay the full fare, while those travelling on the city trams are charged a penny for any distance. 

An inquiry was made yesterday from the tramway authorities, who stated that the Andrews bequest, from which the City Council received a sum of money each year, enabled a concession to be made on the city tramcars, but the bequest did not allow for a concession on the hill trams. On the privately-owned Kaikorai line cadets and Territorials in uniform are allowed either up or down for a penny. — ODT, 6.8.1925

Compiled by Peter Dowden