LEVIN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Horowhenua Chronicle, 16 May 1916, Page 3

LEVIN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Ilie u.sliai meeting 1,1 the Levin uorotigli council was held in the borough chambers last evening, tne • mayor iMi C. Blenkhoru; presiding and members present -were: Cuuucilloib 31. Fosella. E, M, Ileri'ick, J. Harvey, S. Jones,' J. Robertson, A. Dempsey and H. B France. Councillor Herriok'.s notice of .notion lor the tarring and sanding of the footpath from Durham-street to the Presbyterian Church, met with some opposition on the ground of -xpense, and CouinciTrtor (derrick withdrew his motion in favour of one moved by Councillor Robertson that the question lie referred to the streets committee for consideration ond report to the next nieetinig of the council. GAS MANAGERS REPORT. The manager of the gasworks reported as follows:—Last month matters connected with the department showed a steady forward movement, >md the output oif gas at the present time shows approximately 1000 hubic ..et per day in excess of the amount made in the corresponding period of last year. Since the last report two new consumers have been added, and to date there are 106 gas active use. A good amount of gas fitting has "been carried out, nnd the us.in' time devoted to general maintenance. As instructed by the council the work of erecting the now <amp. at the T.vne street crossing will be proceeded with tin's week; the pipes for the work have conic to hand. Careful enquiries Fiavo been mode with reference to the proposal For the purchase of a coke crushing plant, rtk! it lias been found that the «>st to the council, including the erection, would; be a.bout t'.l*. It i.s not recommended that the council lo anything in the direction of obtaining a crusher at the present time as Vhe venture does not warrant the expenditure of the estimated amount. l'lie matter, however, will not tie lost -iglit of and proUibiy some cheaper method will be devised or perhaps a sect ►■.id hand machiuo may be offered to the council. The regular coal supplies have Seen somewhat disorganized but the oest endeavours are being made to hold a satisfactory stock in hand to cope with the winter's demands. With this end in view 30 tons have been obtai ted from the State coal department, and it is hoped to secure further supplies

•the near future. .Stnte coal, when mixed with Westport coal proves vei"satisfactory for gas purposes. The carbonising plant is working sntist'aotonily and giving good results. In conclu.sion tlio report made the suggestion that couinciUors visit, in company with the gas manager. Tvne street and decide as "To the most suitable spot to place "The new lamp authorised Ly the council.