Public Opinion.

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 313, 7 November 1929, Page 1

Public Opinion.

(A COLUMN FOR THE PEOPLE) SUNDAY DRIVING OF STOCK. (To the Editor) Sir, —I was glad to see that publicity has been given to the nuisance caused by people driving stock along the district roads on Sundays. This practice has become far too common, and only those who use the roads in motor cars know the inconvenience caused. No objection is taken to legitimate driving cf stock when it is absolutely necessary, but a good deal of it is not so. Now that attention has been drawn to the matter it is to be hoped that the practice will cease, But if the guilty ones fail to respond to the appeal to desist voluntarily then it is hoped that steps will be taken to make them do so.—l am, etc., RATEPAYER.

AN UNTIDY STREET. (To the Editor) Sir,—l am but a stranger here, but I have been impressed with three things the delightful cordiality of your citizens, the shocking state of your roads and the extreme untidiness of your main street.

It is pleasing to note the first—may it long remain a tradition. I assure you the fame of your hospitality is known hundreds of miles away. Did not the delegates from the Southern Farmers’ Unions receive their warmest welcome in Putaruru ? That is something to be proud of. As to the roads, I understand they will soon be put in order. But cannot something be done to remove that reproach, the disgrace of that litter of torn newspapers, empty cigarette packets, orange skins, etc., etc., etc., that gives a newcomer such a bad impression of the main street ?

The matter of providing rubbish baskets was brought before a recent meeting of the Town Board. I do not know why the question was shelved. If the footpaths are to be tarsealed the presence of orange skins will be an absolute menace. It appears to me rubbish baskets are an absolute necessity. At present what is a person to do with his orange skins or empty cigarette packets ? It is too much to expect the average man to take them home in his pocket. Putaruruvians, let us unite in this matter. Improve the appearance of the main street, put the side nearest the railway station in order, remove the rubbish (I understand there is a suitable place provided in our Domain) —and then we shall be able to say with Paul, “ I am a citizen of no mean city.”—l am, etc., OBSERVER.