Parking of Cars,

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 71, 10 April 1937, Page 3

Parking of Cars,

The Mayor said he had been approached by Constable Moss with Tef erence to the danger of accidente at the intersection of Waverley and Ruataniwha streets caused by the parking of motor vehicles tight on the corner. A vehiele parked in f ront of the premises occupied by Mrs Bond would completely obscure the view of anyone cbming from the bridge into Waverley street. He suggested that a section of the road from the corner of Rose street to a point near the bakehouse in Waverley street be declared a no-parking' area. It was stressed that there was no danger in parking on the opposite side of Ruataniwha street next Coronation Park. Mr Barker suggested that motorists were in the habit of taking the corner too fast, and that a speed limit shpuld be imposed. Mr Eagle said he was in agreement with the proposals of the Mayor. Mr Limbrick moved that the area referred to be declared a no-parking area. This was seconded by Mr Furminger, who also suggested that the Automobile Associatioh be requested to place a sign near the stoek road, indicating.a bend. Mr Limbrick inquired as to the position in respect of speed limit signs authorised to be secured some time ago. The clerk stated that an order had been placed for the proper signs. A "No parking" sign to be paintcd on the road' in f ront of the Comme.rcial Hotel. The Mayor advised that he had been approached by the president of - Ihe Central H.B. Rugby Sub-Union with reference to the use of Coronatiou Park in the. coniing season. He understood that this season a - junior team only would be entered from Waipawa, which would serionsly affeet the revenue from the ground, Mr McCormick had suggested that a meeting witli representatives of tKe Rugby Union be held. — Members of the finance committee were empowered to meet the union 's representatives. Mr Murray asked as to the position of extra iights authorised iu Kenilworth and Ruataniwha street3. Mr. Limbrick inquired the terms of the present street lighting agreement with the Power Board. Mr Eagle said that the charge appearoa to-bc very substantial. and that no reduction had been made. He moved that the Power Board be written to asking for a Teduction in charges i'or street lighting. It was finally decided to ask lor a general revision of lighting charges in the borough. Mr MacGregor said that the footpatfi

in Melville street was in a bad con* dition. The overseer was instrueted to prepare an estimate for kerbing and channelling.