HARBOUR BOARD

Hokitika Guardian, 30 September 1932, Page 4

HARBOUR BOARD

THURSDAY, SETT. 29th. The Board met at 4.30 p.m. Present:—Messrs M. H. Houston (Chair4ji,an), N. Whirrem, W. E. Richards, E. \i\ Heenaii, J. J. Mclntosh. An apology was made for the absence of Mr Stuart. Tiiei miinutes were confirmed and outward correspondence approved. Arising cut of the outward correspondence a discussion tiok place over the decision of the Boaid i;.t last meeting in regard, to the prohibition of the placing cf whitebait trenches on the main channel of the river" on either side, and though it was agreed thattliei motion hardly went far enough'it' was decided not to Hike any further action. INWARD CORRESPONDENCE From Unemployed Board re insure ance of unemployed workers.—Received. From Harbours’ Association, report on oround rents.—Received. • * From- K. G. Coles, applying for lease of section near lenzjne store.— Received and; granted at 10s per annum. s i From W. ‘White, applying for lei-ise of section on Gibson Quay.—Received; left- in hands of Chairman. From Postal Department terminating lease of section.—Received. A quantity of formal letters and circulars were also read.. The signalman reported the channel is westerly with la< depth of Bft. with not much chance of improvement until there is a flood; a sheep pen was under way of erection. —Received. Accounts amounting to £3ll 14s lOd were passed for payment. 'The Board then adjourned to inspect the proposed alterations for the shebp oen and the meeting terminated after anpraving cf some necessary railings to be erected a.t dangerous places on the wharf.