Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 72, 14 May 1943, Page 4

Local and General

Stock Impounded

In his report to the Borough Council the Inspector, Mr M. Penny, slated that during the past month he impounded 6 horses, 1 foal and a cow which were found at large on the borough streets. The horses were released but the cow was still

unclaimed

Business Change-over

Recent advertisements drew atention to the fact that Mr G. R.

Kent for many years secretary to the Eastern Bay of Plenty Herd Testing Association, has taken over the business of Mr F. R. Brown, Florist and Seedsman. Mr Kent who has established an extensive nursery in the Borough is now in a position to give the public a full

md growing service

Rat Poison Available

More publicity is required for the fact that rat poison is still obtainable. from the Borough Council office for the use of ratepayers, free of charge. This"mcasure was instituted by the Council some year? ago in order to combat the rat menace which at times has given rise to considerable concern,

Motor Cycle Nuisance

"Can't rac do something about stopping the fiendish noise of the motor cycles in the Borough," said Cr W. Sullivan at the meeting of the Whakatane Borough Council last Monday evening. Fellow councillors Avcre in vigorous consent about the nuisancc and it Avas decided. to bring the matter to the notice, of the inspector. Water Supply for Bor-ough "I can't understand the need for all this Hushing and chlorinating," said Cr W, Sullivan at the meeting of the Whakatane Borough Council when a report on the unsatisfactory nature of certain sections of the service was under discussion. "For years," he continued, "the water service Avas neA'er chlorinated at all. There was never any complaints and the plant worked avcll. Yet as soon as we put in a chlorinating plant the Avater gets worse."