HUNTLY MINERS’ COUNCIL

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 360, 22 May 1928, Page 2

HUNTLY MINERS’ COUNCIL

NEW AGREEMENT DISCUSSED The District Miners' Council rat Huntly last week. wt « Arrangements were finalised in nection with the new agreement the coalmine owners will pro ba th-v met at the end of the present menu,* Representatives were present ftL Hikurangi. A uipa. Pukemiro Afton, and Rotowaro mines. Mr Ts' Hall, president of the councii chairman. The disputes ooroiniuT under the presidency of Mr E C Cm ten, 8.M., will sit at Auckland oil jv" day, when several disputes in com*, tion with Hikurangi and Waina mi,,.' will be dealt with. TREES FOR HOSPIT/,L TAUMARUNUI PROPOSAL The Taumarunui Public Hospital stands in an area of about 30 acres oi land, and hitherto upwards of lo acres of the unusued portion has been regarded as waste. The board hits now resolved that the waste land is to be planted with trees, which will pr o . vide timber in the future. The proposal came as a recommendation from a special con mitten of the board, and was unaninouglv adopted, members expressing the opinion that it would cost only about £3O to plant the area, and on present indications the timber would be worth £4OO an acre in 20 years’ time Such an asset would go far toward paying off any liability on the hospital. It has been decidc*d to plant the M acres with approved types at the rtteof 800 trees an acre. TE AWAMUTU NEWS FIRE DESTROYS HOUSE A seven-roomed house owned by Mr. Charles Taylor, near Kihikihi was destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon. The building was insured for £BOO in the State Office. There was a large attendance at the opening night of the Te Awamiitu Orphans’ Club on Saturday evening. Several new members were present Members of the Cambridge Club were also present, led by Bro. Harvie, and they received a cordial welcome. Bro. L. J. Whittington was installed as this year’s president. An interesting and enjoyable programme was given. ♦ * * The last cull cow drive for this season under the auspices of the Te Awamutu Farmers’ Union takes place on Friday afternoon. The prices being paid are as follow: Second quality and boner cows, 17s a 1001 b.; bulls, 18s a 1001 b. A driving fee of Is a head will be charged, and for insurance the charge is Is for cows and Is 6d for bulls. PAPAKURA RATES FIXED REBATE FOR PROMPT PAYMENT The Papakura Town Board last evening considered the balan se-ssee* for the last financial year and estimates for the current year. The members present were .Tas. McCall, chairman, H. E. McEntP*’ G. Boagev, W. Rhind, Dr. Page and KeT. W. C. Wood. . .. The balance-sheet showed that tn year ended with a credit | £760 at the general account and 19s 4d for all accounts. The chairman suggested that *** board should consider granting a reW r . of say 5 per cent, on rates for prompt E. McEntee said he thoughthe ida a good one. It would sa>€ terest on overdraft. It was decided to strike the amount in rates as last year *l* the £, but allow a rebate of 5 per for payment within 30 days. Comment was made that i ®V , ‘ r outstanding in rates for the pa ‘ It was decided to take steps to cover all outstanding rates and m due from Glasgow leases. BIRKENHEAD BAND Mr. G. Huddleston -was electeaTinman for the ensuing year at the _ m ' K formed Birkenhead Band Comoro* last evening!. . -—a,! It was decided to hold a band on Thursday, June 21stThe secretary was instructed details regarding a space for a show at the coming IV inter Show. A donation was received Borough Council of £2O. This 1 the amount previously paid. band is being asked to play JJ, the amount of outside concerts j district. ALPERT ST. COLLISION CAR AND TRUCK DAMAGED A motor-car parked in thc i 'he street opposite ““street» ; caused an accident m Aioeia ffiorr . i few minutes after 11 o clock ; E A ton truck, owned cross, storekeeper, of He aero* driven by Mr. Drum, was turn-® „„ i Ali-ert Street into Kingston .tre ■ ! Whyte, of 67 Elizabeth Street~ tgvar n 1 Albert, was driving a!US** l inched the waterfront. As she api _ (torn i corner, the truck swung ; > ir y col” , behind the parked cars and tn lided. front The impact smashed I the « hand wheel of the truck jon to the footpath. Th and h* o^ with a bent mudguard «"* __ | bar. —■