PATEA HARBOR BOARD.

Patea Mail, Volume IV, Issue 347, 14 August 1878, Page 2

PATEA HARBOR BOARD.

This ordinary monthly meeting of the above Board, was held on Monday last. Present: Messrs Taplin (voted to the chair) Gibson, Milroy, Williamson, and Winchcomb. Minutes of last ordinaly and special meeting read and confirmed, and correspondence read. Mr W. Covvern was authorized to carry out conditions of sale in respect of Block 3 reserve, at Carlyle. Proposed by Mr Taplin, seconded by Mr Williamson,and earned on division, “That application be made to the Government, requesting them to place on Estimates, the sum of £3OO as subsidy to the Patea Steam Shipping Company’s steamer. Steamer to call at Patea at least three times a month, and tow over bar all vessels applying for such, at a charge not exceeding £5 each vessel. That a copy of the above resolution be telegraphed to the Chairman of the Harbor Board, now in Wellington, and that he be requested to obtain the assistance of the Member for Egrnont in getting this resolution carried into effect.” Ayes —Taplin, Gibson, Williamson, and Winchcomb, Noes—Milroy. Proposed by Mr Milroy, seconded by Mr Williamson, and carried unanimously, “ That in future, the payment for day labor in river, be Is per hour, and for bar, 10s per day.” The following notice of motion was given by Mr Gibson, “ That at the next ordinary or special meeting of the Board, it is desirable to take into consideration the termination of the present leases of the wharves abutting on Patea River Reserves, now in the occupation of Mr John Milroy, and Mr Jas. Hirst, also the re-letting of the same by public auction, until such time as more suitable accommodation can be provided, and subject to such regulations as the Board may think fit to make.” Accounts were passed, and the meeting adjourned. „

must accrue from the carriage of limber, sheep, wool, cattle, and grain, making it one of the best paying lines in the Colony. It was resolved to draw up a petition, setting forth the great importance of the work, and shewing what a large revenue wouldbederivedfromtheline when opened. A committee consisting of Messrs T. Middlemas, Roy, Livingstone, McLean, Moore Hunter, Partridge, I. Bayly, Morecroft, Robson, Gibson, and McGuire, were appointed to draw up the petition, which was to be sent round the district for signatures. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting.

R.M. COURT.— Monday, August 12. (Before C. A. Wray, Esq., R.M.) Constable Crozier v Robert Carson, for being drunk and disorderly in the public street at Hawera on the 11th. Fined 10s and 7s 6d costs, or 24 hours imprisonment. Same v Korn Kora and Rangiatua for being drunk and fighting in the public streets on the 17th of July last. Fined 10s each, and 6s 6d costs, or in default 24 hours. Same v Arthur Owen for neglecting to keep chimney clean. Fined 5s and 6s 6d costs. Same v Thomas Shalders, same charge. Fined 5s and costs 6s 6d. Same v John Jury for having a clog in his possession unregistered. Defendant called a witness to prove that he had sold the dog twelve months previously—dismissed. Same v John Prosser for having in his possession a dog without a collar and badge. Dismissed with a caution. Same v Arthur Owen and John Winks, same offence. The police stated that they did not wish to press the charge, their object being to convince defendants of their liability, so that it might be a caution to others. Dismissed with a caution that the heavier penalty would be inflicted in the future. Richard Lynch vW. Noble. Claim £8 17s 6d for erecting a paling fence. Mr Roy appeared for defendant. Plaintiff stated that he had been employed by defendant to erect a fence for him, and that he had told him lie would bear all expenses connected with the same. Defendant said that plaintiff had agreed to do the work for £2, but thinking that it had not paid him, he offered him another pound on settling, but plaintiff had refused to take it. Defendant called a witness, who proved that £3 was a fair charge for the work done, and would pay anyone to do it at that price. Judgment for defendant for amount paid into Court, £3, without costs. John McCoy v Hone Piharna. Claim £4 10s for balance of account of palings and shingles supplied to defendant. Plaintiff failed to substantiate bis claim. Judgment for defendant with costs. Sergeant Cahill v Richard Dingle for breach of Dog Nuisance Ordinance, by having a dog in his possession without a collar and badge. No appearance of defendant. Fined £1 and costs 6s 6d.