MANUREWA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 272, 4 May 1917, Page 4

MANUREWA.

MANUREWA ROAl> BOARD The monthly meeting of the Manurewa Road Board was held in the office of the Board on Wednesday. 18th April, at 8 p.m. Present: Messrs G. F. Druce (chairman), A. Muir, P. Roy, W. Brown, C. Cnxhead, and (lie nelincr-clerk, Mr. T. W. Bell.

Weymouth Road. A letter was read from Mr. Norman Williams, of Weymouth, drawing the Board's attention to the unsatisfactory condition of the road near the entrance to his property. After a brief discussion. the matter was left with Mr. Roy, the member for that part of the district, who promised to attend to ii at once. Blaine's and Beihler's Roads.

The clerk was instructed t<> write to the contractor to expedite the work (.n these roads, as the season for new formation was almost ended.

McLaughlan's Road. There was only one tender received for the work on this road, viz., that from Mr. Oram. A considerable amount of discussion arose as to the advisability of spending a large sum of money on this road, as it, was not considered of great utility at the present time, it being ihought a small track miidit suffice. Ultimately it was agreed to spend approximately C3O, the work to be put in Ifand at once. Hills Road.

1 Mr. A. Hills waited upon the Hoard and pointed out, that although the Hoard had done something towards improving the condition of this road, a. great deal more was required before the winter set in.- After considering the matter the Hoard decided that two trucks of blue metal should be ordered and spread from Great South Road to the corner of Mr Eleman s property, and I'2 loads of scoria, from that point t«. Captain Clayton's entrance gate. Old Railway Track. The clerk was instructed to write to the Railway Department requesting them to give the portion of tin- old railway from the crossing on Great South "Road to Manurewa Bridge on Station Road as a public road, pointing out that the disadvantages caused by clo-ing Weymouth Road would be counteracted by this concession. In connection with thimatter, .Mr. C. Coxhead was appointed as a deputation to the Manurewa Town Board with power to act conjointly with that authority in any steps thought advisable to be taken t<> attain this muchdesired object. Outstanding Rates.

The clerk brought before the Board the amount of rates outstanding. He was instructed to send out a final notier, and to intimate that after Ist May legal proceedings will be taken for their recovery. Obstructions in Creeks. The chairman stated that he had obtained legal opinion <>n this matter, and also explained the steps the Manukau County Council were taking.- After some discussion it was decided to await further developments before taking any action. Palmer's Road.

It was decided that ten loads of scoria be sent to this road, as its condition warranted this expenditure. Annual Meeting. It was decided to hold the annual meeting of ratepayer.-' on Saturday. May atli. at 12 noon. Gorse and Blackberries.

Tlie clerk was instructed to write the property-owners on Hills Road requesting that, blackberries and gorse should l»e removed to a width of six feet from the metal.

Scoria. The clerk was directed to write the District Engineer re the possibility of purchasing: scoria from the Railwav Department, and portion of the <.|d railway in the direction of Takinini from tlx- (iivat South Road crossin'.:. Accounts. Accounts amounting to Cil It's 7d were presented and passed for payment. Next Meeting. It was agreed to hold fhe next meetiiit' of the Board on Monday, May 11th. at * p.m. PAPATOETOE. HOUSEHOLDERS' MEETfNO The annual meeting of householderivas hel.l in the schoolroom on Monday last, when there was a L'oodly nuinher of residents present. Mr E Waters occupied the chair. Report and Balance Sheet. The cental v (Mr. Haddock) read the report a 1 id balance -licet. The in in ill ce. in their report, stated hat the year had been "in o| -toady iu'i I"re --. The numbei in tin nil had i 111 rla • I I O 111 *_Wi t. < 11 ud ill- a vet a■■ attendance |. 1 1 1 1. year ■\ a • I!'- fi. ain I tie hi'j I it--1 (, 1 i;i rtei I v .IVI.TJ-C 'JO-. Should (hi !a -1 a\ci.c_'e iiiainfaiiied durinv tic 1 "lot r , '' il'e chool would he ipt'tlcd 4r ' <■" •■!(• I •• :e 'd Ml lift, e

number would be from -■ ven t>• 11i 11<- tinml>ors. Out '.I ~2- |«" 'i 1 - who" fur Standard •> examina; m. tin |hi~1. tun competent-' and I- |•]<>fii'ioi!cy certificates. As tl ■ je--uli of concerts oil;ani-i-cl by tin- < 'in-

inittvc, tlie school was now tlx °osa - "t a piano. A Roll of H i air had been erected in the school, ai i it now hore the names of P>7 pupil- vlni well' under arm- Tho committal- hnd repeatedly ui'L'iil upon tho Board of Education the necessity of inert- sod accommodation, and additions had list been completed, but the ineoi ine committee would have to asrain onsider further additions, a? the f jorspace only provided statins accon modation for the present roll number. The school had been awarded a < rtificafe r.f merit, of which only 20 '.'ere issued for the whole of the A net: and Province.

The balance sheet showed ree ipts amounting to £143 2s id. and fter deductincr expenses, n credit bal nee wa= in hand nf CI7 5 = fid. which included cash received for the Roll of IT. >nour fund.

The chairman proposed the a loption tif the report and balance sleet, remarking that after v-'-ars nf bard ficrhtinrr (lie new additions to the s, 'iool wore at last, an established fact although with Uie rate the attend nee was >.'rowiiv. r the accommodation. • ven with the improvements, would soo i he iiiade(|ii!ite. He added that the . ommunity were very much indehte.! to the i>uti;oincr committe for the ' Tillable work which they had done lur-in-.r the past year. The motion was seconded by the Rev. Charles Porter and carried in inimously.

Miscellaneous. Mr. Foster spoke at some length on what seemed to him to be needless waste in the manner in which the exercise hooks were made use r.f in the school. From what he could see in his own children's case the books were not half used up before another lmok had to be purchased. He also mentioned that in the balance sheet pencils were accounted for. hut that he had continually to supply pei cils for his children. Other speakers wished to know if it was expected that parents should buy pencils when on the balance sheet it stated that they were provided. Mr. FT. P. Andrew (headmaster) explained that pencils were provided, and that parents were not asked to buy them. He also stated that in the case of the waste in exercise books such was the fault of the children and not of the staff of the school. He sncrcrested that any complaint sent to the committee would be investigated and said he had preached economy ever since he became headmaster of the school.

Mr. Scot) proposed, Mr. Fi=her seconded. and if was acrreed that it should he left in the hands of the new committee to look into the private expenditure of parents on school materials.

The Rev. Chas. Porter moved and Mr. P. Barton seconded that the hearty thanks of the householders should he accorded to the cutgointr committee for all the valuable services which they had rendered during the past year—This was carried amid applause. The election of committee was then proceeded with and resulted as already published.

The chairman reported 4 hnf the committee had applied to the Education Board for a bicycle shed to accommodate the children's bicycles, but as the Board were not very sympathetic in the matter the committee liad instituted a fund for the purpope for which concerts would l>e held. The question as to whether eonscripts' names should be put on the School Roll of Honour was dealt with, and the feeliner was that there should he no distinction between volunteer? and conscripts, a resolution to that effect beincr adopted. Votes of thanks to the teaching staff for the efficient work durincr the year and to the chairman (Mr. F. Waters) dosed the proceedings.