PAEROA BOROUGH.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXX, Issue 5513, 13 December 1929, Page 2

PAEROA BOROUGH.

MEETING OF COUNCIL. ROUTINE BUSINESS. The monthly meeting of the Paeroa Borough Council was held last evening, the Mayor, Mr W. Marshall, presiding over Crs. E. Edwards, P. E. Brenan, H. J. Hare, H. H. Bray, H. Shand, J. W. Silcock, and the town clerk, Mr W. C. Alexander. Kerbside Pump. The Waihi-Paeroa Transport Co., Ltd., acknowledged receipt of the council’s letter in reply to its application for a kerbside pump license, and advised that the oil firm concerned had stated that satisfactory arrangements had been made to avoid the duplication of Big Tree pumps in Belmont Road. Messrs Brenan and Co., Ltd., had agreed to the cancellation of their pump. The writers expressed a hope that the application for a license Would now be granted. Cr. Brenan said the letter was substantially correct, but the fact was that the cancellation of the pump was in the course of completion. It was decided to grant the application upon the cancellation of the Big Tree pump by Brenan and Co. Public Baths. The Paeroa Amateur Swimming Club wrote concerning the extra lighting and the high spring-board for the public baths, stating that it realised the difficulty of the council in providing further money, and wished to thank the council for having considered its application. The club was prepared to help financially to the extent of £l2 10s, at the rate of £6 5s for two years. Contribution for Crossing. P. Jaspers, Wood Street, wrote expressing thanks to the council for having accepted his offer of £lO towards the cost of access to sections 9 and 10, Wood Street. The money was enclosed. Puke Road Drain. Mr G. S. Whiteside, Whakatane, wrote pointing out that a few months ago the council had promised to have the Puke Road drain cleaned from Flora Street to the concrete ’ culvert on condition that he removed the hedge trimmings. He had carried out his part, but the drain had not been cleaned, and water was being dammed on to his land. It was decided to advise Mr Whiteside that the council would clean out the drain in the autumn. Water for Maoris. Rihitoto Mataia, Paeroa, wrote stating that she came within the scope of the agreement between the Crown and the council relative to the supply of water to Maoris, and therefore claimed exemption from all water rates in respect to Mura-ote-ahi block. The matter was referred to the legal and finance committee for a report. An Unsound Dwelling. G. C. White, sanitary inspector, wrote in respect to a house in Junction Road which was in a very unsound condition. He recommended that notice be served to have certain stipulater repairs effected within 30 days. The town clerk stated that notice had been given. It was decided to approve of the town clerk’s action. War Memorial. The Auckland Returned Soldiers’ Association telegraphed urging, the opening of a fund and the collection of names for a provincial Roll of Honour. This matter was also the subject of a letter in which it was stated that £4OOO would be required, but that on November 29 over £lOOO was in hand. ’The names of all those who had any connection with the Auckland province, whether from birth, enlistment, or residence, and who gave their lives in the Great War, were desired. The Mayor stated that the list had been opened, but there had not been much response. He had hoped the returned soldiers would take the matter up. Approval was given to the Mayor’s action in having the list opened. Appreciation. The president of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce wrote expressing thanks for the courtesy and hospitality extended to members of the Commerce Train party. The kindness of the reception and the very full arrangements made for transport contributed very largely .towards making the tour the outstanding success it was. Commerce Train Souvenir. The secretary of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce advised that it was proposed to send a copy of the souvenir issue of the chamber’s journal to those people who provided motor-cars for the transport of members who recently visited the district in the commerce train. A list of names and addresses, and also of those citizens who would appreciate a copy, was desired. Consulting Engineer. R. P. Worley, Auckland, wrote thanking the council for having appointed him its consulting engineer and assuring it that work entrusted to his care would be promptly dealt with. He proposed visiting Paeroa on November 27 to investigate the water supply question mentioned in the council’s letters. The Mayor said that Mr Worley had been down, but was not yef in a position to make a recommendation. Traffic Inspection. The No. 2 District Highways Council advised that -it had adopted a grouping of .local bodies, subject to their approval, for the purpose of traffic inspection, and had applied to the Main Highways Board for a subsidy of two-thirds of the cost. The Main Highways Board was to be the controlling authority. The suggested grouping was Coromandel, Thames, and Ohinemuri counties, including the boroughs of Paeroa, Waihi, and Thames. Local requirements could be met by combining traffic with some other inspections by a man paid entirely by the local authority. His Worship stated that at the time the conference was held in Paeroa the

borough had not an inspector. One had been appointed since, and the position was entirely different. The local man could do all that was required. Cr. Silcock did not see why they should join in. Replying to a question the Mayor said that he did not think the traffic inspector appointed by the Highways Board could possibly be available for special duty. It was decided to advise the District Council that the borough had appointed a uniformed man to look after the traffic in the borough. Poundkeeper. The Mayor said that an amicable arrangement had been made for the present poundkeeper to be relieved of his duties, and upon his resolution Mr McCorkuodale was appointed. Town Planning. A copy of the Jown-planning Amendment Act, 1929, was received from the Minister of Internal Affairs. Christmas Pictures. P. J. Jennings, Aurora Theatre, wrote making application for a permit to show “talkies” on Christmas night. Permission was granted, subject to the programme being submitted to and approved of by the Mayor.