Landing Sheds.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 387, 29 January 1909, Page 2

Landing Sheds.

At the meeting of the Kawbia County Council on Saturday last tbe question of landing sheds was brought up tor discussion at two or three different periods. TE KAURI LANDING. j A letter was read from the Commis- | sioner of Crown Lands, Auckland, wiring for a map showing where the proposed landing at Ta Kauri was situated, and that, if it was on Crown land, the application that the Board take it o'ler would be favourably coo sidered. Cr Noonan said there was no need tn worry tbe Land Board if the Ooun oil would grant the settlers permission tc build on the road. The Chairm in sail that that oiuld be done ; but, still, there was no rea?on why a landing site should not be set aside. If one was got it would be a big benefit (o tbe settlers. Ce Noonan remarked that they would like the shed before next wool season. On the motion of Crs Noonan and Sbaw, it was eventually agreed to. write to tbe Land B ard pointing out tbe position of the proposed landing, which was identical to that taken a’ Ooirau, and also that tbe Lands Department be requested to acquire some land. OPARAU NEEDS —ONE OR TWO SHEDS ?

, ! Ur Davie? made an inquiry relative to the shed? at Oparau. The Chairman, in reply, said that ' the engineer was preparing plans for two sheds—one at Oparau and one at the Ferry—bath of which could ba built for £l2O. To interfere with that proposal would mean the rescinding of tha motion authorising Mr Armstrong t) do this work. Cr Davies said that since the Te Kauri people were to have a shed a new state of affairs had arisen. Sbed< at Oparau, the Ferry, and Te Kauri were too close together and were not all necessary. The Oparau people would like one shed, and that at Oparaa proper. He would like the matter adjourned, as it was a big question f>r him to face by himself, more especially when Cr Elliott was not there. Cr Noonan said that this was not a matter solely for the Oparaa ratepayers, The Ferry was where the mail coach stopped and started. It wonld be far better far all settlers to come to the Ferry than to go to Oparau, as the latter place could be reached by launch at almost any state of the tide. Cr Davies: Is this matter for tha ratepayers or the general public ? The Chairman : It is for the ratepayers as a whole—not of any one riding. Cr Davies knew that the people he represented would vote for only one shed, and that at Oparau. Cr Noonan said there must ba one at the Ferry, but he would not vote against having two sheds. The Coancil led the ratepayers to believe that a shed would be built at the Ferry, and, when the poll wi>s taken, the Ta Rau-a-moa settlers were given to understand that such was the case. If there was a shed there all the butter and stores from and for Te Ran a moa would oome tn the harbour. At present these bad to be thrown anywhere. These people should have some consideration. The Chairman said if two sheds were erected, all would be catered for Cr Davies doubted, if the money was divided, if either would give satisfaction, The Chairman : Would it give satisfaction if spent on one shed at Opa ran ? Cr Davies replied that there was a new road to go into Oparau from the main coach road, and, when that was put through, the Te Ria a-moa people would not be inconvenienced. Cr Noonan : The cnach service de mands better consideration than getting out into the mud. Cr Kearns favoured dividing the money. Or Babbage suggested bolding the matter over, but the Chairman said it would throw the work back. Cr Noonan said that the shed at the Ferry would benefit Te* Ran a-moa, whilst Oparau would Lose nothing. Cr Davies remarked that some of his ratepayers were in Te Rau-a moa. Crs Noonan, Kearus moved —'‘That the engineer go on with instructions as to sheds at Oparau.” Cr Davies moved as an amendment —“ That the question of the Oparau sheds be held over till next meeting.” Cr Babbage stated that be would always vote for a shed at the Ferry. Cr Noonan remarked that, if the matter was held over, be would take the trouble to get the opinion of th? ratepayers in his riding and the Te Rau-a-moa ratepayers of the Matakowbai Riding. The Chairman said that the two sheds was the outcome of other councillors’ deliberations and opinions, and to hang the matter up now meant to undo what the Council had already done. Cr Davies : The matter of the two sheds has never been reported in :b« I paper. Cr Noonan : Oh, yes ; I knew there ' was to bo two sheds. Cr Davies thought that, in fairness to himself, the Council should bear with him, a? the delay would not effect the position. Cr Babbage seconded the amendment pro forma. Cr Noonan said that, sooner than have it thought he bad taken advau tsgo of a councillor’s absence, he would have the matter held over. Cr Divio.: stated that, in bringing i up this matter, it was not with the , idea of casting any reflections upon i the actions of the past members of the j M » k »wbia Riding. The moUoa vm earned, Cm Kearor t I

Noonan and Sbaw voting for jt. KnrOHAKC SHED. The Chairman said that there bad been a long delay in obtaining tbe land to connect tbe Wsiharakeke-Kinohaku road, where it was proposed to put the abed. It wan decided Hist tbe Lands Department be asked to expedite fhe niaiter of taking land for KinohakaWailiarakeke road, threugh Scott’s land, Kinohaku.

LEMON POINT SHED. Cr Kearns enid ihat some time ago £lO wna granted fur the erection a shed at Lemna Point. The cost of miterial was £9 15-, therefore there was no«hing left to pay carting, etc. for a. forther • nm, a- ha work was a necessity, n>t «* 'uxnr,. A ruinate was read ’0 ths- ff ■ ’ba* £lO be provided by the C< nncil ‘-nd the b’:lftucj by the :e , ?l»-r’. The Chairman b i I that a; he r r«*. aent time there'w s only £96 to ’he e'edit of tbe wharf >-ccoui;r, *n«t There was a gr at m<ny • >’iw, ar.d ’hey -hnd got 'o face interest cd a £2OOO I •»»»-. H» woa'd 'ike to £2o t Lew a Point, but it *(>ald no- he r»_; . I'iiere wore r.o endjw»cnia d.-eh *i h 1 as yet, and if they continued to ep ::4 money a rale wuuld hare io I*.-sTm-k, which na.« not coiHernt-l ttcl. Cr Keirns •.aid ih it some ti.-u eg<> £5 was vo ed for work- on 'he eh .n--uel at Kinohaka bat only 26 -km tpen*, and ho ask*d 'bat the Lahnr* be handed over. Cr Babbage : I ohj t > <Lut IVhave fa'filled «>ur contr c‘, L t h* settlers do the same. Cr Kearns f-aid that ibis w ai, . aonab'e requaat, and .-hon'd be »co.ik-<| to, as 16 s.*ttiers woa’d be benefi t»d ■ here. I’woor three were prepared to pay the balance, but then all tire others wotHd get the benefit of i>. The Chiirmiu said hat there was a furm d road to tha si‘c aud every nttler in the block would use it.

Or Jonathan remarked ih»»- it peered rather paltry to stick the work np for £8 or £4. The Chairman : It would be of uf»e to all settlers on the 100 acre sections who are deserving of eyory considers* iion. But then, if we have to collect a rate there will be a big howl. Crs Davies and Babbage agreed that there would be. Cr Babbege : We have to look upon the revenue for interest Cr Noonan knew th-»i if it wsthought that the rate wnu'd have to be coliecred the loan w old not have been carried. Amotion, proposed by Cr Kearns and seconded by Cr Sb >w, to n© fL-ct that a farther sum of £3 be granted, was lost, only the two councillors named voting for it. LEMON POINT SHED AND WHABF. Cr Kearns said that a wharf and permanent ebed were very at Lemon Point. The Harbour B -ard was not in a position to do anything in the matter, bat be would like the question brought under the notice of the Government. Stock shipped to or from Kinohaka bad all tu be put cm a pant. The Chairman said that 6-e lore of fat sheep were shipped from Lemon Point last year, be-ides *h.t >.re landed. The oatpat fr m Kii h-ku was increasing fast and inia ye.r ett*r 100 bales of wool would b<- sent away. The Government had indicated «b/*i something would be done, aui the help of the Council might matters. A steamer drawing 10ft. coaid easily gel U p to where it was proposed to erect the wharf. Cr Kearns moved, “ That the Pub* lie Works Department, through the member for the district, be written to, urging the erection of a wharf and shed at Lemon Peint.” Cr Babbage seconded the motion, which was carried.