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Ohinemuri Gazette, Volume XXII, Issue 2792, 19 May 1911, Page 2

in connection with the drainage of the Rangitaiki swamp (which is in the charge of Mr J. B. Thomson, engineer and surveyor), we note that Messrs Edward Allen and j. Lundius have been appointed arbitrators to classify the land within the drainage district, and have already spent several days in going over tiie area for the purpose of gaining a general knowledge of the locality. 'I he lands within the district are , to be brought under three classes (a) that which will.derive the greatest benefit, and (b) that which will derive a lesser benefit, and (c) that which will only indirectly benefit by the drainage works. A proportionate rate to cover interest and sinking fund on the amounts raised for drainage works will then be struck in accordance with the classification.

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At the meeting of the Piako County 1 Council on Tuesday, the chairman (Mr W. Chepmell) referred to the matter of the proposed alteration of County boundaries suggested by the Ohinemun County Council. Mr Hanna (the clerk) had apparently somewhat misunderstood,, he said, the reasons of the Council at their last meeting refusing to entertain the suggested boundary alteration, with the result that the Ohinemuri authority had been notified that they' (the Piako Council) considered that any alteration would be an injustice to ratepayers. The Ohinemun County Council saw no logic in such a contention. As a matter of fact they (the Piako Council) objected to any alteration on the grounds that they believed it would lead to complications, having regard to the fact that special loans and rates had been made. The boundary had existed since 1876 and there was no real reason why it should be altered now. He mentioned the matter as a member of the Ohinemuri County Council had described as " bosh " the reference to an injustice to ratepayers.

A plaintive wail comes irom a backblocks boardinghouse-keeper, who is seeking a general servant. He would prefer a middle-aged woman, for he pathetically writes : " My objection to young girls mostly is that as soon as we get used to each other and the place someone comes along and marries them. About ten girls have left me for that purpose since I have been here, and left me lamenting the loss of mostly good servants. But you know you cannot blame them, anyhow." This last naive admission is delicious. But the boardinghouse-keeper is naturally getting tired of being a matrimonial agency, so if there is any middle-aged woman, with a face like a. washing board, seeking a job, she will be heartily welcomed by the harassed and unwilling envoy to Cupid.

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