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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 241, 12 January 1917, Page 2

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DKAINAGIS BUARD MEETING

The monthly meeti n g of the Aka Aka U ainige Boaid was held yesterday id the Aka Aka Hall, when there were present: Messrs G. G. Hull. ciiai.-;na\ t". T. Bent, S. P. Henry. J. N. M3BStv, F. J. Breguaej and the clerk, Mr W. J. King.

A CONTRACTOR RELEASED A letter was read from Mr G. A. Pol man, if Awnkino Fnin», stating that he was not in a position at present to fulfil bis contract (or work to the western drain and asking the consideration of the Board.— The board ar.reed to release him of bis contract on condition that (be money he has received will b« ■ final settlement. A letter was read from Mr Marino Fivac, contractor, of Ponsonhy, relative to his existing drainage contract, and asking when be could commence with the slurry in the eastern draiii to enable him to complete his last year's contract.

Owing to bis having to pay increased wages he said he would be compelled to iucrease tbe prices previously quoted.—The Boad dfcided to request that last year's contract work Ehould be completed within a fortnight. x BAD KOADS. Mr Bregmeu suggested that tbe Board pay Mr Kitsor, contractor, the sum of £lO to take the bends out of the upper creek.— Mr Bregmen then moved, and Mr Henry seconded, that the sum named should be expended on tbe work opposite Flavell's.—This was agreed to. AKA AKA CKEEK. With reference to the Aka Aka creek, the chairman stated that at the last meeting of the Board it was decided that in connection with tbe new drainage scheme tbe width was to be fourteen teet. RATEPAYERS' MEETING. Mr Henry suggested that a ratepayers' meeiiig he I eld as early as possible ia c nnection with the proposed loan, and it was arranged that such meeting should take place next Thursday at 1.30 p.m. It was decided to rotify all ratepayers by postcard. A membet: You nee;l not send only one to me, as my wife open! all my letters. It saves the trouble of my seeing to everything. (Laughter). "Women's curiosity," remarked another of the members. NEW BKIDGE. Tbe matter of tbe proposed new bridge at Hill's road was brought op and a view waa expressed that it should be eight teit wide and across the road.—The chairman expressed his opinion that it should be under the supervision ot the county engineer if satisfactory arrangements could he made. It was suggested that Mr Massey should wait on tbe County Council, but Mr Masßey was not disposed to the idea. Mr Msssey moved that the chairman and Mr Henry should be the deputation to attend the next County Council meeting, and this was agreed to. SPENCER'S DRAIN It was arranged that the chairman should see Mr Hudson with a view to arranging a price with him for taking two feet from the drain bank. Mr Henry remarked that the river was higher above the Elbow than it was before. NEW PIPES. Mr Henry reported that as decided at the previous meeting he had had pipes placed across the Eastern Drain Road. WAIKATO RIVER SURVEY Discussion took place in regard to the proposal to promote a petition of the Aka Aka and Otaua ratepayers to ask the Government to instruct their engineer (Mr Thompson) to make another survey of the Waikato river so that his previous figures cf the levels could be checked. It was mentioned that the petition was to point out to the Government that the operations of the Waikato River Board were detrimental to the drainage outlets. With regard to the petition reference was made to a statement being circulated alleging that certain members were interested parties. A member : There always will be talk—better take no notice. The matter then dropped. INTERFERENCE WITH DRAINS. Informal discussion took place with regard to the opening of a 12-inch box on Hill's Road without the consent of the Board. Mr Massey and Mr Bent differed as to " the person or persons " who had interfered with the work. Mr Bent said someone had opened it and he had closed it. The pipe was legally opened up and the drain was given to bim to look after. Tbe chairman stated that the acts of tbe Board muit be upheld, and no ratepayer should take upon himself to interfere with the work of tbe Board. MISCELLANEOUS. It was reported that McCarthy's drain was open, and it was decided that the Board bave it filled up. Mr S. F. Henry gave notice that be would move at the next meeting of the Board that tbe agreement entered intn by tbe Board with certain ratepayers on the eastern drain to pay the cost of clearing Mangawhero creek above the time allocated be rescinded as from Bth February, 1917. On tbe rich Aka Aka Hats some of tbe best beefv cattle are to be seen, the Shorthorn cross type being most common. bere and there are one can discern a little of the tiolHtein iu their markings, though this„ is somewhat exceptional. Dairy cows are doing well, though, judging from reports, cows are on the turn and the best part of the season is over. Young stock are not too plentiful, many being scraggy and absence of good, plentiful milk to the calves in the early stage must account tor lack of vigour. Some good horses are to be seen, these are well ribbed, plenty of staying power and the colouring of the majority are invariably dark bavs, few weedy animals being seen. Colouring after all is not a hard and fast rule as tar as horses go. but the horse that gene ally fetches the best price is a good whole-coloured animal. Flax is looking well, the blades exhibiting strength of texture.