BLASTING PERMIT.
AN EXPLOSIVE SUBJECT.
The contractors engaged in the removal of a number of pinus insignis stumps in the playground at the local State school applied to the Borough Council at last night’s meeting for permission to use blasting powder in connection with the work.
The Mayor said it would be quite safe to allow the use of blasting powder, but Cr. Thompson was opposed to its use, as it might upset residents living in the vicinity. Cr. Lucinsky said there could be no harm in trying a light charge.
Cr. Ross said that the contractors would not put in such an excessive .charge that would do any damage to buildings on the other side of the road. He had seen a concrete floor blown up in a two storyed building without- any damage being done.
The Mayor said any responsibility should be shouldered by the School Committee. Cr. Parkin: Put it on to the School Committee. Cr. Rand said that the men had been working all day on one stump, which was about a ton weight, Explosive's would have to he used,- but a charge should be stipulated. . The Mayor: They are only asking for permission in accordance with our by-laws.
Cr. Thompson: Permission should be given with the consent of the neighbours living opposite. Cr. Cowley: The contractors will have to take the responsibility if explosives are used. Permission was granted provided the contractors take all responsibility, Crs. Walker and Thompson voting against the motion.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3636, 10 May 1927, Page 2
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248BLASTING PERMIT. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3636, 10 May 1927, Page 2
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