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Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1005, 25 September 1903, Page 4

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REPORTS. The Dredgenmster reported “ The alterations mid improvements made on the dredge John Towniey have proved to be very satisfactory in every lepech The weather being very rough at the beginning oi the month, wo dir not gef a proper start until the sth, but since then bavo been working steadily. We are now working with one man less. Mr McLeod has had the grab, formerly belonging to the Hercules, altered to uuit the dredge, and I find it much better tbttn tbe otber one and much easier for the crano. The amount dredged sineo your last meeting is 2800 cubic yards from various places from stockyard to end of breakwater.” Mr W. B. Maekie, in bis report to tbe Overseer on tbe dredge, stated the work done by Davys and Third to the dredge was giving overy satisfaction. He drew attention to tho state of the crano steam pipe that passed through the side compartments. It was of iron (all steam pipes should bo of copper), and would not last any length of time. At present tho flange on tho bulkhead was dono. He advised that a length of copper pipe to replace the iron one be obtained at once. After referring to particular parts of tho dredge the Engineer stated that all the machinery and boilers were doing fine. A turn had been taken with tho fire pump, which had worked weli. On the motion of the Chairmau, authority was given to obtain the copper pipe. Tho matter of braces was referred to the Chairman to consult with the dredge engineer. Captain Cumming, Harbormaster, reported “ Tho repairs to tho groyne and stockyard are nearly completed. I beg to suggest that a letter bo sent to tho Railway Department calling their attention to the necessity for protecting the bank of the Waikanae near their engine house, as a large amount of sand is being washed away from there, and it is all sottliog in the chaunel. During tbe last month the channel, from the big crano to the end of the breakwater, has silted up very much, making the channel very narrow. Soundings taken on tho 23rd of tbe month, with the tide gauge at zero, are as follows : Eud of breakwater, 7ft 3iu ; third to fourth bollard, 7ft ; Snark’s landing, 6ft lOin ; big crane, 6ft Sin ; Waikanae, 7ft 4in ; eud of stockyard, Bft 4in ; halfway along wharf, Bft. Shipping since last meeting: Steamers, arrivals 28, departures 28 ; sailing ships, arrivals 7, departures 7.” _ It was resolved to write to tho Railway Department, calling attention to the washing away of the bank near tho railway shed. Mr D. A. McLeod, Overseer of Works, reported:— “ Haiti wharf extension : All the piles to hand for this work have been pointed, and ail the timber spread out to dry, and is being tarred ready for use. The direction that tho, wharf extension is to take should be decided on so that the work of contruction may be put in hand. Herewith find plans for wharf prepared by Mr King, and also sketch plan showing position of town wharf, Kaiti wharf, and roadlino to Kaiti bridge. “ The reclamation work at the slip is finished. “ The timber used in puddle walls has been removed and stacked on tho Waikanae reclamation. “ Coal depot: I have no hesitation in recommending the Waikanae reclamation as the best and the most suitable placo for storing coal. I have had it levelled oil so that it is now ready to be used for that purpose. “ Eastern wall: A good deal of sand has been getting into the river through some of the battens having been decayed and washed off. This has been repaired with new battens. “ Western wall: The work ordered to be done to this wall is about finished. The baea of the old groyne has been excavated down to low water, and the bottom paved with fascines and filled on top with 135yds of river gravel. The lower sheathing in front of back wall has been romoved, and the bottom has been filled in with 135yds of papa rock from tho opposite side of the river, and then topped over with 112yds of stone obtained from the Kaiti beach. The bottom of the wail along the Waikanae has been repaired with totara sheathing driven down and nailed to planking, and packed in behind with elay and gravel. “ Stockyard: I am removing the old sheathing round the bottom of the wall on the outside, which is quite rotten, and

putting in new totara shoathing to prevent the wash of the sea from further undermining the floor, the inside of which is to be filled up with saud and gravel. “ Dredging : 1 have had the grab, which I have recently been experimenting with, weighted and strengthened, and it is now working very satisfactorily. I have also been trying the plough on the papa flat by the slip, and I am happy to say that after experimenting and making a few alterations I hevo succeeded in making it come up to my expectations. I have had tho small dredgor, one of the large punts, and the blasting punt on the slip undergoing repairs this month. In conclusion, I might say I have had a letter from Mr Boyldon, harbormaster at the Thames, desiring to bring before the notice of your Board a method which he has patented and experimented with, as he says 'successfully for preserving timber used in wharf-building against the attack of the Toredo worm and other marine insects.’ He offers to send us a case containing lcwt of the powder, together with full instructions as to mixing and applying it.”

KAMI WHARF. Mr McLeod presented his plans for the work, and on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Si6vwright, the Overseer was authorised to go on with the work, tenders to be called for the ironwork. On the motion of the Chairman, the Works Committee were authorised to deal with Mr McLeod for his plant. In regard to the coal depot the Chairman said that the Overseer had prepared a place for a consignment by the Balmain, and they would see how it would suit before doing anything further, NEW OFFICES. (lg,signs were received for new Three “«<■ £SsQ ; did pot provide for offices. One, v ' ~ •'"eer storey. The the completion of int 3 the other two designs were much ae„. estimated cost of one being £BSO and the other £9OO. The former provided two doorways, and the latter a centre doorway, whilo in the first case the provision was for heating by gas and in the £9OO design fireplaces were provided for. The choice of a design was deferred until the nest meeting. FINANCIAL. The cash statement showed the ordinary account to be : Credit £17,3-15 10s 4d, harbor improvement account, debtor, £14,647 19s 8d ; current account as per batik pass bohk £2697 10s Bd. Outstanding arrears of rates. 1901 £99 6s 4fi, 1902 £253 11s 6d; wharfages current £27 19s 9d ; rent, Tauwhareparae, £64 os 4d,