BOROUGH COUNCIL.
At the monthly meeting of the Borough Council the acting-foreman (Mr G. Hardy) reported that footpaths in several streets had been repaired and received a coat of tar and sand. Drains had been cleaned, also channels and paths. The filter bed at the reservoir intake had been cleaned. Both reservoirs were full and holding that level without the use of the pump.—The Mayor commented that the foreman’s report gave cause for satisfaction, much useful and necessary work' having been done during tlie month. The report of the gasworks and lighting committee stated that the committee bad met and considered estimates for 1940-41. It recommended : (1) That a street light be erected in Upper Ferguson Street adjacent to Mr Schaw’s gate; (2) that the present chimney stack at the gasworks be removed to tbo building level and the top replaced with a steel tube.— After a short discussion, Cr. Hustwick moved that alterations to the gasworks chimney he held over pending inquiries being made as to the most suitable material, and expert advice being obtained regarding the possibility of reinforcing the present chimney stack. The motion, which also incorporated adoption of the report, was seconded by Cr. Olsson and car- , ried.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 138, 11 May 1940, Page 4
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202BOROUGH COUNCIL. Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 138, 11 May 1940, Page 4
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