DRURY ROAD BOARD.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 2, Issue 116, 5 August 1913, Page 2

DRURY ROAD BOARD.

The August Meeting. Those present at Saturday's meeting of the Drury Road Board were:— Messrs Glarson (chairman), McNaughion, Langford, Brooks and Bremner. The clerk (Mr Fielding) wa3 also in attendance. A USEFUL SUBSIDY.

News from the Valuation Department gave satisfaction. This was to the effect that £125 had been deposited in the Bjard's banking account. The rates collected at three-iarthings totalled £5Ol 83 3d. The subsidy (minimum) was £250. Half of this amount had been paid ta the Fianklin County Council, thi3 Board's moiety being £125. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS. Discussing the business arising from the minutes, Mr Glafson referred \o L'ossey's metal. Mr Langford and himself rode round and alter inspecting the road decided that the best thing would be for the Board to discus 3 the difficulty with Mr Cossey, who promised to be in attendance that alter noon. With regard to the werk at Fitzgerald's, he went over it with the surfaceman and decided what should be done. Concerning Morgan's gate, he had looked at the phc2 and hi* idea was that a drain would not be required, aj ths position was on the crown ot the rise. (Mr Brooks sgrted with this view). As to the furza ("over the way here from the hall," said the chairman with a wave of the hand) it seemed that Mr Cossey had made a start with the work but circumstances arose which prevented its completion. Mr Cossey faid if the Board would have a little patience he would see that the difficulty was overcome. Of course, said Mr Glasson, there is no doubt that the furzu has been there too long ana should have been cleared up years ago, but so long as something reasonable was hei<ig done he took it the Beard had no desire to haras 3 anyone. (Members of the Board Unanimously agreed with this view). BANK FOR PAfAKURA.

The Papakura Town Board wrote stating that the Bank of New Zealand wai prepared to open a branch two days a week in Papakura if eufiicient inducement offered. Would the Drury iioad Beard patronise the Bank if it were opened? The clerk said it would be very convenient to go to Papakura to pay in money. Mr Glasson said the matter of exchange was the trouble with these country banks. If they could arrange that the Board's cheques would be negotiable h Auckland wihout being subjected to exchange they might support the Papakura project. Mr McNaughton thought they should fall in with the ilea.

Mr Brooks pointed out that the bank in Aucklard was the most convenient for the hotel ar.d for Drury tradesmen. Mr Langford said the opening of the Papakura branch was for the advancement of the district, ar.d that was the thing they wanted to study. Often better business could be done with the local manager of the bank than in Auckland. Mr Glasson: Exactly, because the local man knows your circumstances and'could often give accommodation without the formalities that would have to be comp'ied with in Auckland.

After Fome farther discussion Mr McNaughton moved, "That providing the Board can make satisfactory arrangements with regard to exchange this Beard will be pleased tJ favourably consider the adviaableness of patronising the branch bank at Papakura." Seconded by Mr Langford and carried. HORSE TROUGHS.

The New Zealand Dairy Association wrote saying t:at the Board could have the usa or surplus water for ihe proposed trough, but the Company could not undertake tj maintain the 3upply. Ihe Board were asked to conf r with Mr Cummin?, the local creamery manager regarding the msthod of connecting with the supply and ether matters.

Mr Glasson said he hal arranged for the Board to meet Mr Cummins that afternoon to make finil tions for the approval of the Association directors.

BLIND ROAD AND SWING GATE. A. C. Goodison, of Runciman, wrote asking permission to erect a swing gate acros3 the blind road near his place. He explained that Mr George Hill, th 3 only person affected, had consented to tha gate being erected. The reason for the gate wa3 to avoid the annoyance caused by straying cattle. The clerk said he had been t«jld that there were as many as 18 cattle belonging to one owner in the blind road at cna time.

Mr Langford said that Mr Goodison was trying his level best to get rid of the noxious weeds, and to gate the road was the only way. Mr Brooks: A blind road is a nuisance. ;

The request was unanimously granted, cubject to the provisions of the Act safeguarding the travelling public. The merits of different metal seams available anl work on various roads formed the subject of further conversational discussion.