8 March 1947, Page 6.

MATAWAI NEWS

There was it good attendance at the annual meeting of the Matawai Hall Committee, at which the ladies were invited to be present. Mr. H. Bulst presided, the ladies present being Mesdames McPike, G. R. Robb and H. Bulst. The following committee was elected: Messrs. L. Cameron, B. Clark, J. Thompson, N. S. Gibson, G. R. Robb and S. Thompson. The plan of the new hall drawn by Mr. F. H. Forge was discussed, with some suggestions for alterations, and also the cost of new timber required.

20 July 1948, Page 4.

NEW COMMUNITY HALL WANTED AT MATAWAI

A request from the Matawai Memorial Hall Committee that the council should apply to the Government for a war memorial grant to enable a new hall to be built for use as a community centre at Matawai was favourably received at yesterday's meeting of the Waikohu County Council.

After some discussion it was decided that the council should apply for the subsidy available for the building of war memorials as community centres.

17 December 1949, Page 6.

PLANS FOR MEMORIAL HALL ARE APPROVED

Advice to the effect that the proposed Memorial Hall to serve the hill country districts, had qualified for the Government £ for £ subsidy and that the sketch plans submitted had been approved, was received from the under-secretary of Internal Affairs at a meeting of the Matawai Memorial Hall committee recently.

In accordance with a request from the department, it was resolved that an architect be engaged to draw up the necessary working plans. Gratification at the culmination of the committee's efforts was expressed by members.

After discussion on ways and means of raising more funds for the memorial hall project, it was decided that a queen carnival be held on February 15, and to conclude with a gala day and dance on March 4.

Arrangements were finalised for a vice-versa dance to be held in the Matawai Hall on New Year's Eve. A discussion was also held on preparations for the annual flower show to be staged on February 11.

Those present at the meeting were Mr. B. B. Lockett, chairman, Mr. A. Marshall, hon. secretary, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bulst, Messrs. N. S. Gibson, N. E. Clark and B. Clark. Apologies were received from Messrs. R. M. Bilham and C. Hustler.

23 September 1950, Page 8.

WORK MAY BE STARTED IN SUMMER ON WAR MEMORIAL HALL
MATAWAI NEWS

Within recent weeks great advances have been made with regard to the construction of the Matawai War Memorial Hall and it now appears certain that the hall will be an accomplished fact within the next few months.

Detailed plans and specifications are being prepared and it is hoped to commence work on its construction during the coming summer months.

The hall is to be a large modern building of wood, and is to comprise a dance floor, and auditorium with stage and projection box. a convenient supper-room and kitchen, a library and meeting room, together with an attractive foyer with its two outer walls of glass.

Now that the old hall has been sold the settlers are anxious that the new project be completed at an early date. The estimated cost is almost within reach: the outstanding funds still required only amount to £400 and it is hoped that this money will be raised before the work is commenced. The Government subsidy of £1 for £1 has been granted so that there should be no delay in undertaking the work.

The new hall will be invested in the Waikohu County Council, but the residents will have full control of its administration and maintenance.

On September 30 a grand finale dance is to be held in the old hall and this will be the last function prior to the hall being handed over to its new owners.

6 December 1950, Page 4.

Memorial Hall Committee.

A meeting of the Matawai Memorial Hall Committee was held last week. Mr B. Lockett presided and there were also present Mrs. H. Bulst, Messrs. C. Hustler, F. Powell, C. Clayton-Greene, R. M. Bilham, C. N. Rogers, S. Thompson and A. Thompson, secretary.

The amended plans as submitted by the architect were approved and the architect is to be instructed to call tenders for the construction of the building on receipt of the approval of the final plans by the Government architectural advisers.

It was decided to call a general meeting on December 11 to consider the question of the site of the new hall. Efforts are to be made to purchase an adjoining section to enlarge the present site or to obtain another section on the main street.