Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 168, 6 October 1927, Page 2

Province and Suburb

$ (From THE SUN'S Correspondents.)

RIVAL HOSPITAL DISTRICTS TRANSFER OF RIDINGS A representative meeting of Waikino and Waite kauri ratepayers was held at Waikino this week to discuss the Question of these two ridings being transferred from the Thames hospital district to the Waihi hospital district. This has been a vexed question for some years, for, whereas the two ridings mentioned are adjacent to the Waihi hospital district and the majority of the ratepayers prefer treatment in the Waihi Hospital, yet their hospital rate goes to the maintenance ot the Thames Hospital, which Mr. H. M. Corbett, chairman of the Ohinemuri County Council, presided and representatives of Waihi and Thames Hospital Boards were present. After lengthy discussion it was decided that it be a recommendation to the two hospital boards that the hospital rate for these two ridings, at present £227 9s 3d a year, be handed over to the Waihi Hospital Board. The feeling of the meeting was that while these two ridings would prefer joining the Waihi hospital district the fear of increased rates prevented a recommendation to the ratepayers to join at present. The current rate in Waihi is Is 6d in the £1 on the annual rental value, or 1 1-Sd on capital value, whereas the Ohinemuri County rate is 6d in the £1 annual rental value, or 3-8 d in the £1 capital value. Revaluation is now going on in Ohinemuri County, the last valuation having been made ten years ago. PUKEKOHE COURT VARIOUS OFFENCES The regular sitting of the Pukekohe Magistrate’s Court was held yesterday, Mr. E. Page, S.M., presiding. For failing to render the personal service required of him under the Defence Act, a Territorial, Reginald Johnson, was fined £1 with £1 costs. “He told my wife and I that he would ‘brain’ us, and he tried his strength on the door but when he found it wouldn’t break he put his fist through the glass panel,” so stated a witness against S. Thompson, a native of New Brighton, who was charged with wilful damage. Constable G. N. Douglas described Thompson as one who had done no work for three years, and as one who did not favour toil. The pugilistic one was ordered to pay £6 7s lOd in costs, in default ope month at the expense of the State. Two Maoris from Okaire, near Te Kauwhata, Parmu Porangi and Porangi senior, were charged with assaulting Mrs. G. Porangi, their sister-in-law* and daughter-in-law respectively. From evidence it was gleaned that the complainant’s husband had died some two years ago, leaving two sons, the elder of whom a gathering of natives decreed should be retained by his grandfather. Both the 14-year-old boy and his mother objected and when the deputation of the two accused called to bear him away the alleged assaults occurred. The accused were ordered to come up for sentence if called upon within 12 months, and were each ordered to pay £1 11s 9d costs, in default one month in Mount Eden. . . WHANGAREI DEVELOPMENT CENTRAL PARK SCHEME At the last meeting of the Whangarei Borough Council the chairman of the Parks Committee, Councillor L. W. Nelson, submitted a plan for the proposed layout of Central Park, providing, in the portion between Water Street and Caffler’s Avenue, for a driveway from Water Street to Caffler’s Avenue, with a circular flowerbed in the middle of the driveway, a hedge around the boundary of the park proper, with a flower bed next to the hedge, space for a chute, wading pool, sand dump, swings, see-saws, joy wheel, etc., the whole to be brought up to a grade of one in 50, with the fall to the Waiarohia Stream. The portion between Caffler’s Avenue and Lovers’ Lane is to be terraced from the stream up, a hedge to be planted around the boundary, palms and elms to be planted for shelter, the weir to the swimming pool to be raised, and a concrete retaining wall put along the face of the bank; a brdge to be erected near the weir; and an area of the stream to be enclosed for planting water lilies. The committee recommended that the plan be approved, and tfiat future work in the park should conform to such plan; and that the roading and making of flower beds be put in hand as early as possible. The recommendation was adopted without criticism.

j DAYLIGHT SAVING ACT POSITION AT TE AROHA The Thames Valley Power Board discussed the Daylight Saving Bill on Tuesday. It was pointed out that the dairy factory had agreed not to make any alteration in its hours, wnich would affect in some way the board's supply. It was agreed to write to the Minister of Public Works asking that he allow one month's grace to the board after the commencement of the Act s operations. DEVONPORT FOOTPATHS HOPE DEFERRED Devonport Borough Council lias :n view the raising of a loa* to put in order most of the footpaths in the borough. Some of them are in very urgent need of attention, but from re - marks passed at the council meeting last evening it appeared that it will be some time yet before the ratepayers have even the opportunity of voting on the loan issue, let alone get footpaths. Cr Browne stated that unless the work could be done this sunnier it would be better postponed until next summer, as doing work on paths m winter weather was a wasteful policy. O’NEILL’S POINT CEMETERY WORK OF IMPROVEMENT O’NeilVs Point Cemetery, on the Itforth Shore< has been greatly improved in appearance by the clearing a way of weeds and the formation of paths. The money has been found by public subscriptions (over £200) and Government subsidies. Tenders are now being called for renovating the mortuary chapel, which in recent years was used as a tool chest by firms carrying out work at the cemetery. The Takapuna Ladies’ Gu.ld has money available for providing handsome entrance gates. In some American cities a “Make the Cemeteries Beautiful” movement has had extraordinary success. The grounds have been laid out as parks, the designs of memorial stones have been standardised, and “God’s Acre” lias become a place that the living frequent rather than avoid. THAMES VALLEY ELECTRICITY NUMBER OF CONSUMERS j At the monthly meeting of the Thames Valley Power Board on Tuesday, Mr. F. . M. Strange presided. The manager’s (Mr. Sprague) report stated that the total number of consumers connected to the board’s mains on September 30 was 6.607, which included the Boroughs of Thames and Te Aroha. There are now connected and operating 1,198 water-heaters, 200 electric ranges and the total number of motors connected and running on farms is l,9Sf;, of which 1,703 are 2 h.p. milking motors. In addition 70 consumers had lighting and heating connections during the month. There are 336 industrial motors on meters in town areas, ranging from $ h.p. to 80 h.p. COMMUNITY LIGHTING PROPOSAL FOR TE AROHA The engineer of the Thames Valley Power Board, Mr. N. G. McLeod, introduced the subject of community lighting at Te Aroha on Tuesday. In Mr. McLeod’s report, he advocated that the board instal the lamps and fittings complete at its own cost and maintain the whole installation except the lamps; that payment for supplv be made in advance; that the charge be ;£3 a year for 100-watt lamps, increasing for those of larger size at the rate of 35s for 100-watt lamps, that is to siay, the charge for 200-watt lamps would be at the rate of £ 4 Ids a year; lamps and fittings to be uniform'; not less than six lamps to be included In any one group. The chairman, Mr. Strange, proposed the adoption of the report. Mr. Price, Matamata, projrosed an amendment that the board agree to the system of community lighting and that charges be £3 a 100-watt lamp, and that the consumer pay for the installation. The chairman said that the object of the scheme was to even up the load by encouraging the use of current off the peak hours. The amendment was carried be seven to two. HUNTLY TOWN BOARD REVALUATION PROMISED „ Th ® fortnightly . jßgpting of the Huntly Town place on Tuesday night, Ml£9BKorge, chairman, presiding oveffjieloll attendance of members. A letter was received from the Valuation Department advising hat it was proposed to revalue the town next year. Plans were submitted and approved for a house to be erected for Mr J Mildenhall, next to Mr. Muttall’s property. A local shop lease was suspended pending inquiries regarding conveniences. Mr. Meredith appeared in person asking for a rebate in rates. He stated his farm comprised 42 acres in winter half of it was covered water. Rates alone swamped up about £55 per annum and it was costing him over £3 w-eekly to pay present liabilities on the area It was pointed out the matter was beyond the board’s province and though sympathetic it could do nothing. A couple of letters from embarrassed ratepayers prompted the remark from the chairman that each individual case would be judged on Us merits, and if , ® hoard was satisfied, every consideration would be shown, and a genuine spirit of assistance given In connection with the passing of plans for new buildings, the board lias adopted the principle of barring any jerry building. Accounts totalling £172 0s lid were passed for payment. A ranger is to be advertised for .he sections between the Presbyterian -lmrch and the Town Hall cleaned up, 1 new typewriter purchased, and the | ratepayers circularised regarding apI Preaching loans. v

7' t . le k °?. rd is co -operating with other local bodies and registered associa- : ‘ n . pushing along the movement -o metal the short strip of road beB°t°waro and Pukemiro JuncfThlS VI the obstacle to a good *1 unUy to Waingaro Hot springs, Raglan, etc. The crockery account for Town Hall for £44128 uwrtc - 82 d f ° r picture hire « for film,

A communication from the railway traffic manager advised the board that the present Glenafton 7.5 a.m. train and after October 3. leave aou Uy aS & passen S er train at 7.10

1,1 *®S The recent dea.a 0 f M Needham, wife of the late ;vlr “ eia - Needham, took place at her « 0 ndence. Patumahoe. The deceased "u' 'vaa the youngest daughter of xtJ ho Mrs. G. Kinzett. of Hope. born in 1547. two years after her’ ents' arrival in New Zealand < J r “ survived by three sons and four d,* 1 * ter f , 1 There . are also 46 erandchiMr ’ and 31 great-grandchildren. MANUREWA TENNIS CLUB NEW COURTS The committee of the Afar. Tennis Club has found it necSES" 4 carry on with the laying down tJ new court 3. on account of the f 9 of the membership of the club t new courts will be in asphalt, ana « 9 in the hands of Tennis. Ltd cf Anland, and are expected to be oomnUtt. by opening day, November 5. ” RELIEF MONEY SUBSIDY DIFFICULTY AT DEVONPORT “The Public Works Department ha.' whittled us down further, but is t IO J prepared to recommend that we skcnk! have the £ for £ subsidy on some of the money that we have made avail, able for relief of unemployment,’ ported the Mayor of Devonport tc the borough council last evening. Mr. A. Harris, M.P., intimated thahe was actively taking up with th<> Government the question of helping: tc improve Mount Victoria by subsidising money that the council and the Ex. Servicemen’s Association provide. UNSANITARY YARDS DEPARTMENT COMPLAINS Following upon a visit made by him, accompanied by the Mayor, Mr. I* j. Brake, to the junction saleyarda, Dr! H. Chesson, medical officer of health, wrote to the Whangarei Borough Council n.s follows: “I have to infom you that these saleyards, as they exist, do not comply with the regulations under the Health Act as to cattle yards, and cannot be used for

that purpose. If It is desired to nso these saleyards, the yards, pens, ant passage-ways in connection with th<> premises must be properly graded anci paved with concrete, asphalt, or other material impervious to moisture, and drained. Proper privy and urinal accommodation for persons using th« saleyards or attending sales thereat must also be provided, and fitted «o as to comply with the borougu bylaws in respect thereto. “The use of these saleyards before the above-mentioned alteratimui have been carried out and passed, and the premises thereafter register**!, wiil render the owners or users thereof liable to prosecution.” The Mayor moved that the twmple conducting the sales be notified that they must clean up the yards to comply with the conditions of the Health Act, and the motion was carried.

HOWICK NEWS TOWN BOARD MEETING The Howick Town Board met on Tuesday night. Present, Mr ford, chairman* Messrs- H. K. Biisneu, K. Tovey, I>. Strong and A. Bennett It was agreed that the chairman interview the manager of the board regarding the removal of the nifn tension wires in the main street, W account of the building being erect* for Mr. Mclnnes fouling the wires wnet completed if they are left in then present position. It was decided to allow cattle to gra»* on the thoroughfares of thi district between the hours of sunrise and sinjjet from November 1 to the end of MAy. No more than five cows from any om household to be permitted. Applications will be called i.or w position of caretaker of the conveniences on the beach. t The chairman was authorised to an estimate of the cost of office* forj UM use of the town clerk and town DO**®Building permits issued in the tofnn district for the month of SeptemW* were valued at £5,500. During the year 1908 the total amount of revenue collected in in Howick Town District was £««• for the year ending March 11, u* total rates collected were £1,7X2 »* That portion of the road frc'in mure Bridge to the centre of the Mowick township has been declare*- * highway, and in all probability a jJJ 1, will be raised during the present ye* l for concreting the section. SAM ADAMS’S CONCERT A first-class concert was a party, under the direction otUr. ■*“ Adams, at the Public Hall, Howicfc week, when a large and entfittßa. audience packed the hall anil enW™* one of the best concerts yet ted in the district. The proceed* wen* in aid of the parish motor-car turn* "BARBAROSSA OF BARBARY" The Ho wick- Pakurang* ciety produced the musical ' "Barbarossa of Barbary.' at p a»WJ™ Hall on Tuesday night. There only a medium house, but . t ie _,. Ian dia is to be commended on the sp performance submitted under . verse conditions. The pcrfueniS to be repeated in Howick in th future- ‘ • FIOAD REPAIRS | The roads adjoining Ui» .Sujo f ! Tou-n District under the jurisdictWß I the Manukau County Council- *■" i present receiving much-ne<!oea oB j tion. A start was made last t e i the portion of road from Paste* , f i Howick, and another supply __ iion g{ arrived this week. It is the m atcesthe council to expedite this vwj sary work. GREAT SOUTH ROAD RAILWAY IMPROVEMENTS The overhead bridge gcu'-fc 1 rewa and Mat.a, on the a« Road, which at present i« 14J1 »aroa* a nfle and necessitates a ——laced turn in the road, is to b« tlie the near future by •**” line of the road. A start made by the Railway IW*' f o r tb* the laying of the bridge, and when completeu to of the bridge will be swun, {e4ti sj 4 line with the road for twe juHO* 4 *! the local body concerned »" g £o» ately lay down the eh:.ins of metal road in cott iMtW