DOMAIN IMPROVEMENTS.

Shannon News, 14 December 1923, Page 3

DOMAIN IMPROVEMENTS.

HOW, TO SPEND THE MONEY. At the Borough Council meeting on Tuesday, Cr. Murray said now the carnival for raising funds towards improving the Domain was o.ver, and they had about £SOO in hand, it was desirable the committees should come together and get to work at once, as it was no. use having the money lying idle-

The Town Clerk said nothing could ">e done until after the holidays. They certainly had the money but it was , going to be a. big problem how to spend; it judiciously. It had. been s.ug- \ gested to offer a prize of £5 for the best suggestion which he thought was a good proposal as then the committee would have a' good idfea of what the public required. ’ Cr. Murray thought if the work could be carried out, during the. summer it would be a boon in the winter months. , , , Cr. Carter: Is it suggested only to make football and Pricket grounds e The Town Clerk: No! In the plan drawn up at the commencement of the campaign it was proposed to also set aside a portion .of the Domain as a Playing rea, wlhioh would be fenced off, where.seats, would also be erected ahd amusements provided - for the Cr. Butt said after the grounds had been put in order, provision would have to be made for its maintenanceA mowing machine, would have ito be purchased. He aske'd how it was proposed to pay for this. The To.wn Clerk said they would have to make a charge) and pay at out of the revenue. . „ Cr. Carter said as the Domain is a public recreation ground o°uia only make; a charge on seven days m the wear, which bro.uigiht then® 'back to getting a place wihere they could Ch Crf Gardner. It is not discussing this wart the .ffaestion. The money that has been raised is be spent on the Domain. ■ . Cr. Gunnings The up-keep Ras g to come back on t someone. . to ye s mowing - necessary power, Who 13 l d0 Cr. Gardner said it was a of time discussing the question untd^e leave the. discussion until then, w ic was agreed to» > ■ '