Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 4, Issue 147, 27 August 1941, Page 4

Local and General

Foundations Laid 1 .

Work has been commenced in putting down the foundations of Countv Council's new workshop which will be near the Winter Show Buildings. Auction Postponed. The auction sale of Red Cross old clothes which was to be held at Canning's Auction Mart on Saturday 30th has been postponed until Saturday 6th inst. Maori Injured. As a result of falling from his horse Paul Rakuraku, is an inmate of the local hospital where it was discovered that he had chipped a bone just below the knee. His condition is satisfactory. Ragwort Eradication. Mr Cleland, of the Department of Agriculture called at Whakatane on Friday* last to discuss the ragwort scheme. The county made application for funds from the Department amounting to £4500. Whakatane Rainfall. The total of rainfall for this month up to this morning had reached 5.75 inches. On Tuesday morning the reading was .10 and this morning 1.53. The total for the year to date is 36.81. Subsidy on Rates. At yesterday's meeting of the Whakatane County Council the clerk reported that the subsidy on 1940/41 rates amounting to £1759 2s 3d had been received. This receipt is £76 12s •in excess of that of the previous year. Ohope Creeksi The County Council has considered the improvement of Pohutukawn Avenue at Ohope Beach it being suggested that the creeks be bridged, but came to the decision that for the duration of the war no action be taken. Air Force Candidates. Those candidates who are sitting for their airman-pilot examinations will not be required to enter camp | until early next year, "while it is as yet indefinite as to when gunners and observers: will be needed for camp training. ! I War Pensions Office. An addition is being made to the signs on the premises next to th<? Post Office. The lettering previously advised that the office was that of the Social Security and Placement Departments-and now signifies that the duties of the staff have been increased to include War Pensions. Road Repairsl Continued wet weather during the past month has been responsible for many slips. Major slips occurred on the Ohope Hill, Wainui, Stanley and Foster's roads. Minor slips have received attention on McCoy's, Downard's and Railway East roads.— County engineer's report. County Petrol Reduced 1 . The County Clerk reported yesterday that at a meeting of the Fuel Control Committee held on August 13, the council's benzine permit was reduced from 1700 gallons per month to 1300 gallons per month. When the two additional trucks were commissioned, the purchase of which the council authorised, it would he necessary to apply for additional benzine for such units.