Manawatu Country Council.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3574, 19 September 1905, Page 2

Manawatu Country Council.

At lli<’ las! ordinary of tfe® | above, there uo;v present—Mr ]■ l >- Wilson (chairman), Crs Dalton, Claris, Robinson, Masters* Kendall. , The inward correspondence •**», dealt with as follows From Horowhenua County Council,stating that the following resolution was passed " that Council approves ot a proposed revision of Shannon ferry to 11 3" From R. Moore, solicitor, Foxton, stating that a meeting' of the newlyformed Railway .League will be held at Foxton, and asking if representatives selected by Council can attend deputation to Wellington.—Representatives’ to attend. From Wanganui Education Board, with reference to scheme to nromote throughout the district a greater interest, in agriculture and dairying pursuits.—The chairman thought the idea was a very good one, and said that the Council should consider the advisability of instituting a scholarship of £4O a year tenable for three years at Lincoln Coliege, to be open to the sons of settlers in the Coil.nty. He thought it hardly fair for the Council to subscribe to the cost, as tedhlUCW education in towns was free, —Chair* man to attend to matter.

From Rangitikei Racing Club, asking what time a special tram from Foxton for the races can be run, 1

The Tramway report for’ month of August showed a credit baJance of £4O is 4d. Mr Cullen, Inspector*! Machinery, stated that the .engine Weka is not satisfactory in its prO seD t condition and recommended varices alterations and renewal of old The linemen have been effecting' necessary repairs between Rosina Line and Himatangi., A large number of sleepers require renewing, chiefly hear Himatangi, The bridge at Ludlow's Creek requires early attention, owing to the flood water scouring under .the piles. Metal contract was terminate*}, at end of August, and clay can now be supplied tor Foxton road. Receipts for month, £154 15s rod; expendible, £lO6 os yd. The Treasurer reported: General account, dr, /4133 5s 8d; Loan account, cr., /474 12s id; nest debit balance, £3658 133 yd. In connection'with the cutting up of r&ads by narrow tyres the Clerk had instructions to write Messrs Adsett land Baigebt, Oroua Bridge, stating that unless 8 or g inch tyres were used on waggons their license would be suspended. .