PROVINCIAL COUNCIL

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume IV, Issue 187, 12 August 1864, Page 2

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL

Thursday, July 14.—[ Continued .] Rates of Pilotage. Mr. Ormond moved as an amendment — “That the motion of the member for Napier (Mr. Smith) now under consideration, be referred to a select committee, to consist of Messrs. Kennedy, Fitzgerald, Tiffen, Dolbel, Edwards, and Smith—report to be brought up on the 20th inst.” The amendment was agreed to. Letting of Wharf, c fo. Mr. Smith, with permission of the Council, referredjtho following, standing in his name, tothe same committee:— “That it is desirable the Government wharf, stockyard, and other Government erections, should be let annually.”

Timber in Hanvfien Jdeserve. “Major Lambebt asked tie Superintendent—,c If it has been brought to his notice that timber to a large extent has been and is being taken from tho Hampden reserve bush, by {persons not entitled to do so; and what steps have been taken to prevent persons using the from the hush, for purposes other than those for which that bush was reserved.” Mr. M’Leak said'the'subject had been brought under the notice of the Government, and a proclamation would be issued without delay. Bridge over Tukituki. HgMr. Rhodes asked—- “ Whether the'Government would be prepared to give an equal amount towards the erection of a bridge over the Tukituki at Clive, to that to be subscribed by the inhabitants.” Mr. M’Leah said that when the settlers interested were prepared to'undertake the erection of such a bridge, the Government would be happy to contribute a share, but he could not pledge any specific amount. Provincial Council Amendment Bill. Mr. CoEENSO moved that the above-named bill be read a first time, which was seconded by Mr. Edwahds, and agreed to. Bill read a first time accordingly. Highways Bill. The Council then went into Committee on tho Highways Bill, and several emendations having been made, the chairman reported progress,' and obtained leave to sit again next day. The Council then adjourned.