CORRESPONDENCE.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 April 1929, Page 1

CORRESPONDENCE.

BOROUGH AFFAIRS

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —Now that we are on the eve of the Borough elections, it is fitting that we should remind the outgoing council that, they like many of their predecessors, have turned a deal - ear to the two most necessary works in the* town.

I refer to the drains in both Sowell and Sale Streets. To say that these drains are a disgrace to the town is putting it mildly. Not only are they a menace to public health, but they are also a real danger to pedestrians. It would lie a very easy matter for an old person to fall into the Sewell Street drain and ho drowned, and when something like this happens the council will wake up.

During tiio last two years there have boon several eases of diphtheria aud scarlet 'fever in the vicinity of these two filthy places, and no eases in other parts of the town. Surely this speaks for itself. If members are not aware of this then they are not acquainting themselves with what the ratepayers entrusted them. As a resident off Sewell Street for many years, I can well remember the many promises that have been made from time to time by the different councils. It was always—ft will he the next undertaking or the pipes are getting made. The latter was said only twelve months ago.

When we ratepayers see the council

spending money constructing unnecessary footpaths around Cass Square, then we can surely say to members, you are not giving us a fair deal. However, there is only one thing •eft for us. We must get a candidate to stand pledging himselif to fight at the council table until those two works are taken in hand. Failing this, the only other course is for residents in these areas to refuse to pay rates.

I am. etc., SE WE LL ST If EFT RES I DENT