HUTT AND PETONE NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1711, 31 March 1913, Page 3

HUTT AND PETONE NEWS.

. (From O-.-r Bpccial Corro?nondejit.) — » Mr. H. Baldwin, who has 011 two occasions opposed Air. Bunny for I lie .Mayoralty, at Lower Hull, has practically decided not l», si arid at the [iproncli in si election. I'Yum inquiries made, there seems I<> lip no oilier candidate I'or Hie ollice, and -.Mr. Bunny will doubtless tie relumed unopposed. The visit of inspection by Iho members of (he llutl Kiver Board to Ihe old and new works, set down for Saturday, did not lake place, a postponement being made uiilii next, week-end. Jn roufequence of I his, Hie monthly meeting of the board will be held a'week- later, so as to allow a. full discussion on (he visit. The eli'ort 011 the part of the I'eloiic West Sehool Committee to furnish a science room at the school is not meeting with Hie success anticipated. According to the Education Board estimate, to complete the room will cost .£45, and I lie only funds available are „£l3 ss. Id., which amount is held by the committee. The committee have now deckled to seek the aid of the board in (he matter. The" annual general meeting of the Potono Kailway Workshops Hick Benefit Society will be held this week. The lial-ancc-sheet to ho presented shows a credit of .£221 10s. od., and out of this amount equal to Ills, per member io be carried forward fovtlio reserve fund, while the halanco will be divided amongst members, each thus receiving a dividend of lis. :id.

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