PUKEKOHE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 437, 27 December 1918, Page 2

PUKEKOHE BOROUGH COUNCIL

The ordinary m mthly meeting of the Pukekohe Borough Council was held on Wednesday of last week. Present: the Mayor (Mr H. G. R. Mason) Crs A. B. Barter, J. T. Bcembridge, J. Patterson, R Bilkey, F. J. Morrow, A. P. Daysh with the Town Clerk (Mr J. F. Deane). THE EPIDEMIC In connection with the recent outbreak of influenza Councillors spoke in glowing terms of the admirable work accomplished by all those who had come forward to assist in combating the epidemic and on the motion of Cr Bilkey, secon ded by Cr Stembridge, it was agreed to place oh record the Council's high appreciation of the noble work accomplished Referring to the matron of the temporary hospital, viz., Miss Tozer of Auckland, the Mayor stated they were exceedingly fortunate in securing the services of such an experienced nurse and she was ably-backed up by a loyal staff. His Worship concluded by saying that all workers deseryed the greatest praise they could give them. WATER PUMI' The condition of the pump at the pumping station was brought under the Council's notice by Cr A B. Barter who stated that the Engineer was experiencing considerable difficulty with it. Owing to the great work, which the pump was called on to do in pumping water to the Hill Reservoir, it was continually out of reuair. Cr Barter pointed out that if the pump ever broke down it would bo a serious matter in the event of an outbreak of fire occurring. The Engineer (Mr W. Wyatt btated that too much was required of the pump anl what was wanted was a smaller one to relieve the old pump, which had been installed seven years ago. To do the necessary work it had to continue running up to concert pitch. The question of procuring a suitable pump was left in the hands of the Works Committee. WELLINGTON STKEET A potiti ion signed by 1-1 ratepayers advocating the necessity for begin-

uing the covering of Wellingtonstreet from Harris Street to the Cemetery with scoria was presented It pointed out that the state of the street after rain made passage for vehicular traffic almost impossible. * It was decided to reply that owing to its present financial position the Council could not do the work but as soon as fresh financial arrangements were- made the matter would be considered. DOG REGISTRAR Mr Leonard' Albert, was re-appoin-ted dog registrar for the ensuing year at the same remuneration as last year. INSANITARY DWELLINGS The existance of the insanitary buildings in the borough was brought up by Cr Stembridge who instanced a case of a house near the cemetery, which he stated was absolutely unfit for human habitation, and an eyesore to the neighbouring community. It was absolutely scandalous, he continued, to ask people to go and live in such a place. The Building Inspector was instructed to inspect the place and to report to the Mayor as to the condition of the dwelling. PRESENTATION OF A FLAG In connection with the proposed erection of a flagstaff in the Domain the Council is to inspect and to select a suitable site Or Stembridge asked the Council's acceptance of a New Zealand ensign and ne was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his generous gift. FIHANCE Accounts amounting to £1756 14s lld were presented, approved and passed for payment.