GREYMOUTH HARBOR BOARD.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 2 October 1901, Page 4

GREYMOUTH HARBOR BOARD.

The regular meeting of the Greymouth Harbor Board was held last night. Present —Messrs Petrie (chairman), Russell, Sheedy, Campbell, and Matheson. The Finance Committee reported the receipts since'last meeting to be £llO3 I6s 9d; that the fixed deposit of £I4OO liad been paid into current aeount; that the Harbor Board account has a debit i balance of £536 9s Od ; and that accounts amounting to £297 17s 9d had been passed for payment. The Chairman reported that since last meeting ho had seen Mr M’Kay, the Government geologist, and that lie had admitted that the spot selected by the bore hole must have been the place greed to by himself and the members. 3 held that the bore hole would probably have to go 200 feet further before coal was struck. Ho further held that a great colonial work iwould be accomplished if the flat from Dobson to Kaiata was°proved to have a good seam of coal. The Engineer’s report was read as follows

“The railway lino, Cobden side, is being raised and protected with thirdclass stone. “ The derrick crane was tried bn Monday, The iron sheave at the jib end proved rather small for the new chain and part of the rim burst off. A new sheave is being made. It will be necessary to have a keeper put on to prevent the chain from flying out of the sheave when a sling slips. “During September 2478 tons of material were taken from the quarry. Of this 726 tons were spoil and 1,752 tons stone. “A plan following and casing the S;rade at the approach to Cobden bridge las been made. It will • alter the grade from 1 in 11 to nearly 1 in 15. The Borough engineer examined the bridge and plan and has no objection to the change being made. “On south breakwater a good path bf coke ballast has been made. “The signalman’s cottage has been repaired and corrugated iron put on the north gable. “ A new 1-} inch chain has been got for the crane. “Regarding the railway line between the Office and Lagoon bridge, it would be the better of being lifted and ballasted, commencing near the crossing at the smith's shop, and raising it at the lowest place about six inches. It would be a convenient time to do it either after the stone lately brought down in the quarry is exhausted, or when we commence work at the North breakwater, as to do it just now would stop delivery of stone. The cost will bo about £55. “ Diamond drill.—-Prices have been obtained from the American Diamond Rock Boring Company and the Diamond Drill and Machine Company, both of New York, A third offer from the Bullock Manufacturing Company should be in first mail.” On the motion of Mr Campbell it was resolved that the work on Cobden bridge be carried out in accordance with the plans of the engineers. The matter of dia nord drills was, on the motion of Mr M u,ho on, deterred until the tender of Messrs Hislop and Co arrived. Carried, The harbor master reported as follows ; The bar at this port has continued in good condition during the past month. The average depth of water on the bar has been 21ft Bin and in the river 18ft 5 inches.

A new sat of signal flags is required for the tug. The rocket house requires some repairs, and shifting to a more suitablespot. The sand has encroached and gats inside, covering the wickst gear. The shipping for the month of September has been as follows: —lnwards : 51 steamers and 7 sailing boats—a tonnage of 17,863: outward—sl steamers and -1 sailing boats ; total tonnage 17,1911. Eesolved that now set of signals be ordered. From Mr Pilcher, Point Elizabeth Coy, stating that some of the coal rate charged to Coy should be charged to the Union Coy, as it was for bunker coal, and asking that the account bo amended. On motion of the Chaihnan it was resolved that Mr Pilcher bo asked to forward the full amount owing. From the Board's overseer reporting that Mr Henry Scott left the Board's employ without informing anyone, and never complained about being hurt. A letter to same effect was read from Mr Bose Besolved on motion of Mr Sheedy that the letters be referred to the solicitor for his advice. Prom Mr Taylor, who met with an accident some three months ago, stating that he was still unable to resume work and asked for further consideration. The committee appointed to enquire into the case, reported that Mr been paid full wages up till recently,”receiving in all M2 8s 6d, and they considered that no further assistance be grant eft.. The report was agreed to. '[■v-