THE HIGHWAYS SCHEME.

Shannon News, 14 September 1923, Page 3

THE HIGHWAYS SCHEME.

CONSTITUTION OF WEST COAST DISTRICT.

At its meeting on Saturday the Horowhenua County Council received a letter from the District Highways Council, stating that the Gouncil approved of tW & constitution of the Highways District comprising Kiwitea, Pohangina, Oroua, Kairanga, Manawatu, Horowhenua, Hutt ana Makara. The chairman said every endeavour should be made to push this matter on—there should be no delay, especially as this district was, to gam an advantage. , chairman was 'appointed tnie Council's representative. C.r. Monk thanked the Council and said although he had plenty to do he would put “push” into the matter, which was needed. Horowhenua.. he considered:, should have every attention as no' .other County had & longer line of traffic road. He would do his best to get the best possible terms and endeavour also to get 'a permanent, surface on thie roads. The appointment. would entail a deal of time and expense and the Council should decide to pive the same rate of pay as given a 'representative attending a, Council meeting. In answer to Cr. Broadbelt, the chairman said the expenses would be paid from the Council’s funds. The chairrpan suggested that, the rale of pay be £1 'a day and travelling expenses as allowed by the Council. * This was agreed to.