CABARET CONDUCT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 482, 11 October 1928, Page 11

CABARET CONDUCT

TAKAPUNA COUNCIL CAUTIOUS MILFORD PROJECT Whether Milford should have a cabaret was debated by members of the Takapuna Borough Council at its meeting last evening. The council resolved to approve the idea with reservations. Acting for the promoters, the Milford Amusement Company. Ltd., a deputation headed by Mr. C. R. Pettitt waited upon the council. A large “gallery” of spectators was present. Mr. Pettitt explained that his company was applying for a permit for the establishment of the proposed “Ye Olde Pirate Shippe" cabaret on Milford beach. This beach was one of the finest in the world, and the promoters of the cabaret were determined that the conduct of the place would be in keeping with the beach. The promoters of the scheme were practically the Devonport Steam Ferry Company, Ltd. This fact should convince councillors of the intentions of the syndicate to run a model seaside resort. Cr. A. M. Gould stated that the council should see to certain essential things before issuing any permit. The existing footbridge over the mouth of the Wairau estuary was a distinct boon to residents. The council should insist that this access to Castor Bay be kept open by means of a footway. Also the provision for the parking of large numbers of cars must be insisted upon. This should not be in the immediate vicinity of the cabaret. Experience last Christmas showed that motorists unhesitatingly utilised the whole area of the adjoining Milford Park for the parking of their vehicles. Cr. J. Guinevan said cabarets merely tended to lower the high moral standing of the community. After nearly an hour’s discussion the council decided to issue a licence when formally applied for, subject to proper managerial control being guaranteed, provision for the parking of cars and for free access to and from Castor Bay being kept open. Strong opposition to any scheme that would interfere with the free navigation of the Wairau Estuary was expressed in a letter from the Milford Cruising Club. The council decided to inform the club that it has no intention of sanctioning any works that would interfere with access to the creek.