HAWERA.

Patea Mail, 9 November 1880, Page 3

HAWERA.

The Mail has over 90 subscribers between Manutahi and Stratford. BRANCH OFFICE OF THE MAIL, Monday Evening. It was feared the Government were not going to metal the Mountain-road after twice calling for tenders. It now appears that the tenders received were not suitable, and fresh tenders are to be called for. The road is still in an almost impassable condition for wheels, although not so bad for horses. One or two of those who purchased at the late sale have commenced occupation by ploughing and clearing. I believe the Maoris are aware of this, but have not up to the present made any opposition, nor do I expect they will to any great extent. Messrs Brett and Chalmers continue to improve from the effects of the coach accident. Persons travelling to New Plymouth complain very much of the inconvenience of railway travelling. The pace is slow, the stoppages provokingly numerous, and to cap the whole thing, the passengers have at present to wait on a bare platform at Senlry Hill until the train goes to Waitara and back. This is in consequence of one of tne engines coming to grief through old age. It would appear when an engine is wanted for Taranaki the authorities go over all the refuse stock and send the worst one they can find. 1 venture to say there is no paying line in New Zealand that has such wretched rolling stock. ROAD BOARD MEETING. The usual monthly meeting was held at the Secretary’s office on Saturday last. Present—Messrs Hunter (in the chair), Gane, Morrison, Allen, Williams, and Robson. Correspondence—A. T. Illston re taking land for road on the Whakamara Block ; T. Humphries, re right of way through section 319 ; Public Works office, re right of road through Mr Morrison’s property; Ward Brothers, re obstructions on Manawapou road. Proposed by Mr Hunter, “ That a further notice be sent to the parties obstructing the Manawapou road, informing them that in the event of their not removing the same within afoitnight, the Board will instruct their foreman to do so.”—Seconded by Mr Robson, and carried. Resolved, “ That Mr Illston’s letter lie over until next meeting." Resolved, “That Mr Barley man be instructed to ascertain (ho Board’s right to take a road through section 319, Whakamara.” Resolved, “ That the foreman inspect that portion of the Manawapou road through Mr Muir’s property, and see what can be done lor the amount voted (£10).” Proposed by Mr Gane, seconded by Mr Robson, “That the foreman bo instructed to get the necessary work done on the Mevemere and Allen roads, the cost not to exceed £15.” The foreman stated that owing to the bad weather he had not had timo to thoroughly inspect and report upon the road in the Ngaire district. Resolved, “That the Chairman write to the Chief Surveyor, asking him for a tracing of the deviations of the road through the Whakamara Block, recently surveyed by Mr Climie ; and that tho Board appoint a person to value the amount of compensation to owners of land; and that persons be instructed to forward their claims within one month.” Proposed by Mr Gane, seconded by Mr Williams, “That tenders be called for removing slips on the Ingahape road for ensuing year.” Mr Allen proposed as an amendment, that the matter be deferred, and Mr Hunter seconded. The amendment was carried by the casting vote of the chairman. Proposed by Mr Gane, “ That tenders be called for work on the Ingahape road, through McCarty’s paddock, as per the

foreman’s specifications; to be opened next month. Mr Allen proposed, and Mr Hunter seconded, that the matter be deferred . The original motion was carried. Proposed by Mr Gane, seconded by Mr Williams, “That tenders be called for work on the Ingahape road opposite section No, 1.” Mr Hunter proposed, and Mr Allen seconded, that the matter be held over. The amendment was carried. Proposed by Mr Robson, “ That tenders be called for culverts and earth work on the Boylan road, and a bridge and cutting on the Finnerty road, tenders to be received at next meeting.”—Seconded by Mr Gane, and carried. Resolved, “ That the foreman get the necessary work done on a point on the Ingahape road, the amount not to exceed £4.” Resolved, “ That Mr Dune be paid £2 for clearing slip on Noonan road.” Resolved, “ That the Chairman write to Major Atkinson to ascertain whether the property tax assessment wiT be available for the Road Board rate-roll for the ensuing j T ear ; and should the reply be in the negative, he call for tenders for valuing by next meeting.” Mr Hunter proposed that £5 be granted for Noonan road on condition that the settlers supplement it by £lO, and that the engineer bo instructed to get the work done so soon as settlers accept this offer.” —Carried. Tenders were received for work on Boylan road : Aikman and another, 17s 6d per chain ; Hall and Gibson, 18s per chain ; John McKenzie and party, 5s 6d per chain. Resolved, “ That McKenzie and party’s tender be accepted.” Accounts—Resolved that Mr Wallace be paid the amount of bis account less £l, viz., £7O 17s lid ; Galvin and Co., £4 16s ; J. West, £6 ; W. Pearce, £5 12s sd; 0. Williams, £1 ; H. Williams, £ls 10s. CmcKET.—Patea v. Hawera was a match played here on Saturday, and resulted in an easy victory for the Hawera Club. Read, Heenan, Horner, and Taplin batted well for Patea; whilst Beresford, Miller, Farrington, and Fraser did likewise for Hawera. The ground was in favor of the bowler, owing to the heavy rains the previous night. The Patea team was unfortunate, owing to the absence of Messrs Fetch, Pringle, and Kitching. Scores : PATEA, —Ist Innings. Horner, c Bayly, b Fraser . 8 Dixon, b Bayly . . ,3 Dasent, b Thomson . . 1 Read, b Southey . . .21 Coutts, b Bayly . . .1 Heenan, b Southey . . 3 Mason, sub., b Southey . 0 Taplin, b Bayly . . 6 Jacomb, c Cunningham, b Southey . . .0 Gorton, sub., b Bayly . . 1 White, sub,, not out . . 2 Extras . . .2 Total . . 48 2nd Innings. Horner, b Southey . . 0 Dixon, b Southey . . 3 Dasent, b Southey . . 0 Read, Ibw, b Bayly . . 10 Coutts, c Mason, b Southey . 2 Heenan, b Southey . .12 Mason, sub., b Bayly . . 1 Taplin, run out . . .1 Jacomb, b Bayly . . 0 Gorton, sub, not out . . 0 White, sub, did not bat . 0 Extras . . .2 Total . . .31 First innings . . 48 Grand total . .79 hawera —Ist Innings. Beresford, c Coutts, b Dasent 12 Southey, b Dasent . . 1 Thompson, c Mason, b Dasent 0 Wanklyn, b Dasent . . 4 Flint, st Jacomb . . .2 Miller, b Dasent . . .15 Farrington, b Heenan . . 18 Fraser, b Heenan . . 8 Riddiford, c Kitching,b Pringle 2 Bayly, not out . , .5 Cunningham, b Heenan . 1 Extras . . .9 Total . . .77