MOTU NOTES.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 987, 5 September 1903, Page 2

MOTU NOTES.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

I regret to have to record anotho?-bush-felling accident, which occurred last Saturday to Mr R. Gardener. It appears ho was engaged felling a tree, when by some means the butt end of the tree fell, striking Mr Gardener’s foot twice before he

was able to extricate himself from his position. After examination the foot was found to have escaped unhurt, but the

large toe was very much mangled, and split from top to bottom. Mr Gardener, although suffering severely, was able to journey to Gisborne, where he is seeking medical attention.

I hear that a gang of men are to arrive shortly to commence the formation of the new road, Motu end. When formed it will give access to the lands recently sold. But a work of equal, if not more so, importance is the bridging of the Motu river near the accommodation house. This work should be put in hand without delay, as roads across the river are practically useless without means of getting to them. I understand that almost immediately the Government propose surveying off township and suburban lands across the river from the accommodation house. When these sections are offered to the public there should be a good demand for them, as Motu must be a coming centre. y A son of Mr Bichardson’s met with a nasty accident recently while bushfelling. It appears he was cosssing a gully on a tree with axe in hand}-when he slipped and fell. In falling his head came across the blade of the axe, which inflicted a nasty gash in his forehead. He is fast improving, and will be about his work again shortly.