INDUSTRIES FOR SHANNON

Chronicle (Levin), 13 April 1946, Page 3

INDUSTRIES FOR SHANNON

+ MEETING OF COMMITTEE A meeting of the committee set up at a public meeting on March 28, the functions of whieh are to give suggestions, set up and get working any industry which might be interested in starting in Shannon, was held in the council chambers. Those present were: Mrs. E. L. Hyde and Messrs. R. E. Downes (chairman), R. Herbert, V. Bateman and D. Fitzgerald. It was agreed that to enable .them to find out what labour was available in the district, to send a circular to each householder. It is possible that some married women may work part time in any factory which the town may get. It was agreed that the Farmers' Union be approached to ascertain whether an A. and P. Show could be held in Shannon. The committee decided to find out if the Shannon Chamber of Commerce was still operating, and if not to approach the business men of the town to form some kind of progressive society. The Mayor (Mr. R. E. Downes) read two letters received from Mr. L. G. Lowry, M.P., pertaining to -the State housing situation and the Miramar paintworks. It was agreed to hold another meeting next Monday evening. LETTERS FROM MINISTER As an outcome of a public meeting held in Shannon on March 28, when enquiries were made of Mr. L. G. Lowry, M.P., as to the State housing position in Shannon and the possibility of the paint factory at Miramar being shifted, Mr. Lowry has handed to the Mayor (Mr. R. E. Downes) two letters from the Minister of Works (Hon. R. Semple) . With reference to State housing, Mr. Semple stated that he has ascertained from the Director of Housing Construction that at present the matter stands as follows: The State Advances Corporation has fourteen satisfactory applications recorded, five of which are classified as urgent. The Works Department has purchased land for five house units. A contract embracing lour of these units was let on January 24 of this year, but it is understood the contractor has not yet started construction. Legal formalities in regard to the purchase of another block of land have been proceeding for some time, and this matter is now on the point of being finalised. "This will provide the department with another three unit sections, and a further building contract for four houses will be prepared at an early date. Whether or not a builder will be available to undertake this second contract remains to be seen. . The second letter was replying to Mr. Lowry's letter enquiring as to the likelihood of a shift of the B.A.L.M. Paintworks at Miramar to some other district. Mr. Semple stated that Mr. Lowry's letter was the first intimation he had had of such a move, and' was unable to say whether 01* not there is any possibility of this taking effect. Mr. Semple ativised that he would be pleased to make enquiries, and if it is possible for him to learn anything in the direction he would advise. .