Manawatu Comity Council.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 36, 12 May 1906, Page 3

Manawatu Comity Council.

The ordinary monthly meeting Sf the Manawatu County Council held on Wednesday. Present •—Crs Wilson (chairman), Dalton, Kendall, Masters and McKenzie.

correspondence:. From W. E. Barber, councillor for the Awahou riding, _ apologislug for absence and pointing out the drains in his riding required attentions He suggested also that owners interested should be asked to remove willows from the Wirokino road. —No action was taken with regard to the drains but it was decided to ask owners to clear away willows. From J. Stevens, M.H.R., withregard to the extraordinary difference between present Government valuations of property in the county and the former one. The ValuerGeneral to be communicated with. From the District Traffic Manager in reply to letter from tnc Council as to reduction of tolls on flax and firewood carried on the Council’s “M ” waggons between Himitangi and * Foxtou. The manager stated the toll in such cases could be reduced to 4s per truck, it being understood that the waggons would only safely four tons. Reports. The Tramway Manager reported that the debit balance for last month's working after paying £22 8s for sleepers and £\h 16s 8d for repairs to the engines was £5 lis 1 id. A total of 224 second-class sleepers had been purchased at 2s each. It was advised a low price be offered Government for a “ D ” class car. During the month the total expenditure was £lO7 7s 3d, including wages ns 6d. Fares received totalled £5 15s id. Grain carried totalled 90 tons, and grass seed 14 tons, in addition to the usual general freight. The overseer reported that the Wirokino bridge had been inspected prior to being taken over from the Foxton Borough Council and found in a generally satisfactory state. The tender of T. H. Simpson at 4s Qd per yard was accepted for carting metal on the Main Drain road, provided no drays with less than gin tyres be used.

Accounts were passed for pay-