ROSS NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 October 1917, Page 2

ROSS NEWS.

RECENT CASUALTIES. (Our Own Correspondent.)

The casualty lists containing the names of many gallant heroes whom have fallen, are eagerly scanned by our loyal population. Many and earnest are the expressions of sadness and sorrow when the names of one with whom we have been associated with or know well are given. This occurrence was mournfully augmented to-day when our late Post Office Official, Tom Devaney was found to be included in the list. The dear lad was a well-known and favourable officer amongst us, omy a few short months back. Our feelings of heartfelt sympathy go out to his parents, who are well-and favourably known in our mining township, as former residents. ;

Two other names of gallant soldiers appears to our kindly recollection, jir. A. Talboti, !school-teacher Greymouth, and’Mr. P. Mclntyre, a wellcommercial traveller on the coast for many years. Tho memories of these men will live with us in years to come and’ ever he associated in our minds with that which stands for all that ■* noblest and best in human affaire.

ROSS BOROUGH COUNCIL. Present.—The Mayor (Mr. J. Grimmond) Crs. Muir, Black, Moore, Upjohn, Evans and McMullan. The minutes of the previous meeting were oread and confirmed and the outward correspondnco was read and approv'd. . ' INWARD CORRESPONDENCE. From Tlegraphic Engineer re wires into Brigade Hall stating they must be replaced at once.—Received; the matter was referred to the Lighting Committee to. have done at onoe. : From Hon. the Premier acknowledging Council’s resolution-re War Bonus. —Received. From Government Printer forwarding Map of new Electoral boundaries.— Received. ! - From Mrs Grinimond thanking Council for donation of £5 for wool for s<Adier’s socks.—-Received From John Schilling, Secretary Thomson Memorjall forwarding I documents for completion.—Received; already attended to. The Mayor reported on conference attended at Westland County re Mikonui Bridge giving result of same.' The verbal report was received and approved, no further action taken. Or. Upjohn was deputed to attend the meeting being held at Greymouth In connection with the Lime Company, to represent the Council. , The Finance Committee presented accounts amounting to £Bl 11s 8d which were passed for payment. Included in this amount was £25 for the Mayor’s salary for the year. The Treasurer’s statement was presented showing receipts £56 19 9d, Dr. Balance £97 11s Gd.—Received and approved.