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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 209, 15 September 1916, Page 3

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HAMILTON'S -DEVIATION D(S- . CUSHION. '* LATEST DEVELOPMENTS. \ The matter of the sc-caikd Hamil on's deviation in the Oncwhero riding again came before the Kaplan County Council at its meeting oh Wednesday, when Messrs S. Crawford and Allan waited upon the Courcil. Mr Crawford said that the. object of the reputation's visit was to invite the Council, or a? many members as could, to make the vieii to Oaewbero to meet the settlors and to hear their views and to irspect thi .site. Those whom the deputation represented wrull be willing to pay tbe expensesof the Councillors' visit and wou] I provide facilities to take them to the. seen'. The speaker tail that hi would also like to know what the engineer's estimate for the work was, as he had heard en one band that it was £9OO and again that £SOO was On figure. - The chairman, Cr Jobnsto'e, said that the figure was £9OO. Cr Mo re: I've told Hum that

already. Mr Crawford, continuing, snid that Cameron's property was rot to be included in respect of compensa-

tion for either fencing or land. That lemission would be of great assistance to tbe Council in a financial sense. Tbe deviation supporters would be pleated to have tbe matter explained to the Onewhern peopl\ This was a 'big question, and tbe supporters of the deviation scheme would be pleased to see the Council visit thj locality. The matter had been goiog on for a tang time cow," and they were eager fir finality to be reached. In answer to the chairman, Mr Crawford said that <Jr Moore could call a meeting quickly and he (the. speaker) was prepared to put up a notice at the creamery and give the greatest possible publicity to the meeting for tbe benefit of tbe supporters and opponents of the proposal, it might turn.out that they wo li not have to take tin proposed poll, but that they ' coul i decide the question by petition ?nd ro save rorne £3O to the Council if they were aW agreeable. He would be pleased to have every member, round the table accept the deputa tion's invitation.

The chairman: Would it Ire possible to hold the meeting tomorrow if Councillors were willing to go?

Cr Moore: It would not. Mr Crawford said that the surveyor who had inspected the town routes supported their statement, if he had decided against his party they would cot have detained tne Council further over the ques'ion. Mr Crawford added that the district was well served by telephonic communication, and they could readily inform the settlors.

the chairman: Cr Moore says that to-morrow would be too soon and we must accept that.

Cr Moore: If Mr Crawford is done

I want to have my sav. He jumbles op the whole question at issue -in a mass of word?. I called a meeting and'gave them the information that the engineer gave me. 1 don't see why the Council's time should be taken up bv Mr, Crawford and the two or three backing him up, who are continually coming herz and telling us what to do. The chairman said that it was the duty of the Council to hear the deputation, as ilnle'B they did that there would b a . a grievance and it was just as well to let both sides have a say. "I'm • perfectly willing," he said, "to go to ace the people. This matter has been a troubleeome one."

Cr Otway: Councillors are gettng pretty tired of it; and it's about time some finality was reached. Mr Crawford retorted that he didn't want to do anything unfair, but argurd that it was the object of his party to have the whole of the Council fully conversant with the position. ~. .. . *

Cr Wilson: It's a question of finance as far as I can see. Cr Seavill agreed with Cr Wilson, and skid that if the road was round now where the deviation party WanUd it to go, there would be one agitating for it to go round the gully. He argued further that the Council could not go behind its decision to take a pell. The clerk said that after the Council h'ad decided on July 12th to lake the poll he hsd aopliel to the State Advances Office »or a loan uf £9OO. A fortnight ago he had obtained the consent ot the State Advances Office and certain routine nutters had also been carried out. Cr Seavill: We must be unanimous if we are to rescind the minute in rrspect to the poll. Cr Moore said that referennce had been made to him packing the recent ratepayers' meeting, but he had not. Mr Crawford was saying that the Government were doing the whole of the formation, but now it was discovered (hat it was only £ for £'. Cr Moore, to Mr Crawford: It isn't worth talking to Mr Harnilon any further. It's absolutely useIss. tle'd not listen to you or anybody els\ Mr Crawford: I'm pleased at Cr Moore's statement. We have to take the land under the Public Works Act it it gees through. Cr Moore: The ratepayers will have to pay. If they're satisfied, I'm satisfied.

Cr Otway: Our experience ot estimates is that we can add 50 per cent., The chairman: We'll consider the matter, Mr Crawford, and let you know. 3 Cr Moore: the more light 1 can eet on the matter the better I'll like it. All 1 want is a lair run, but I'm not getting ;t by any meanr. Mr Allen said that it the money could be raised by some shape or form it would be a good thing. The chairman: We are nivirig you the opportunity to tin:! the money. If this road is made, however, we will still find some who will go over the bottom road in preternce to i f . After th! deputation had withdrawn, the clirk informed the Council that th» Minister had njreed to subsidise the whole work, but there was no mention of anytt 1117, being allowed to cover the survey fevs. The chairman: The Minister told me wli'Q I as in Wellintgon. l\t Otway: flial'H do uh*; wc

I'd beprepared to take a Mn lster's word myrelf. When the quesiion again came t p at the closing stage ot the meeting, Cr Moire raid it was (imply a matter of getting the Councillor a down ti "boost the thing up," Ite c'-airman said that he was Wilms; to go down at any time and put bis views on the question befoie the.O e*hero peopi'. * Cr Moore said that be would like antther Councillor to accompany thu chairman and he would urdertake to cjII .'the- meetinf. "Well »hit ssttUs it, ther," ha remained as he. returned. Ii is seat. ' j