Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 482, 11 October 1928, Page 2

Province and Suburb

(From THE SUN'S Correspondents)

WHANGAREI TOPICS At the Whangarei Magistrate's Court 1 yesterday afternoon, W. Donohue, acting as liquidator for the Whangarei “Daily News,” sued J. Boyd for balance of share capital amounting to £25. Boyd opposed the claim on the grounds that the paper had not gone into liquidation, and therefore Donohue was not the liquidator. Magistrate J. H. Luxford reserved his decision. The general manager of railways, Mr. H. H. Sterling, with the divisional superintendent, Mr. E. Casey, and the district engineer, Mr. J. E. Lowe, passed through Whangarei to Kawakawa yesterday by the express. At the Whangarei station they were met by Mr. A. R. Crane, representing the Whangarei Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. W. Fraser, secretary and engineer to the Whangarei Harbour Board. Arrangements were made for a special train to convey the railway officials and members of the Harbour Board over the new harbour works, and the Onerahi branch line. Mr. J. E. Holmes, supported by other members of the Whangarei Harbour Board, at a special meeting this morning, advocated making application to the Local Government Loans Board for authority to raise £12,000, being 10 per cent, of the amount of the original harbour scheme loan. The money is to be used for the purchase and erection of an electric crane to coal overseas vessels, and for wharf construction and dredging. The question was left with the chairman, Mr. J. A. Finlayson, to deal with. The Legal Committee of the board recommended that the board exchange about two acres of its reclaimed land for a block of native property in order to allow the erection of a Maori hostel. The committee had met Judge F. O. Acheson, of the Native Land Court, who stated that the board’s area was the only one suitable for the establishment of such an institution. The board adopted the report. WATER FOR THAMES COUNTY The proposal for obtaining a water supplv for Hikutaia, Wharepoa and Purirl portion of the Thames County was discussed at the meeting of the Council on Tuesday. The engineer, Mr. J. Higgins, reported that 72,550 gallons per eight hours would be required for the scheme. A part of the Ohinemuri County adjacent to Hikutaia is also included in the project. The estimate was high, but it was a farming community. The cost would be approximately Is 6d to Is 9d an acre over the area supplied. The scheme could not be completed until the summer of 1929. Samples of the Omahu stream water, where the supply is to be obtained, are to be sent to the Health Department for analysis. The Thames Borough wrote refusing to do anything or accept any responsibility in connection with the approaches to the new bridge (Hauraki) at Kopu. The Lands Department purchased the old ferry punt for £SS, A remark from Cr. Courtney to the effect that the council do its best to see that all the Government’s grants on the Estimates were expended before the end of the financial year, brought the engineer to his feet. He said that one man could not undertake all the work required. He could not possibly do office work and attend to all the requirements outside. On the motion of the chairman, Mr. H. Lowe, it-was decided to grant the engineer the assistance he needed. A reduction in the passenger tax, on the request of the Northern Steamship Company, was granted by the Harbour Board for the excursion to Auckland on Labour Day. The engineer, Mr. E. F. Adams, reported that the heavy weather on September 9 was responsible for much damage to the dredge pipe-line. The fourmasted schooner, Margaret W., had crashed into the pipes while berthing and crumpled the rods and pipes, and torn the line apart, consequently the dredge was idle for three-parts of the month, only houss being worked. It was decided to agree to the fishermen's proposal that facilities be affoided them for vrorking the, wharf as soon as possible after low water. The engineer was instructed to erect a jetty at the shoreward end of the new channel. The trading of the Margaret W. with the South Island ports was satisfactory. Waihi merchants saved 10s a ton by consigning by this means, and Te Aroha and Thames considerably more.

BIRKENHEAD BOROUGH MEETING OF COUNCIL The fortnightly meeting of the c;.,. head Borough Council was held ing. the Mayor. Mr. B. G h'Keate. siding. It was agreed that the 1 fiJTT meeting of the newly-formed Kauri pT. Uomam Board be held ~n X.nambi h 1 A letter was received from ™ r j ! , Knnes. of the Public Works' ' advising that the Main h>»> width of^sealiiig^on^w hich'it £? t *' nd ,he to pay a subsidy to the'ceunc l <7»T2? to the full width of the street 51 80 ? 1 the council proceed with the nenefil?’ 1 method, the board will Lv . the basis of the estimated cost s?reet e,naln ‘ ,1S Unf, ' r " !f ' <l Portion tl Th e town clerk said that the vart the district referred to was from#H f chain!. 10 AraWa - Strcct ' » distance of^ On the Main Highways Board estimate for 1925-29 Birkenhead amounts are rV. for the Main Road and £lO3 for On#w', Street. d A donation of £5 5s was made toward the school carnival in aid of the completion of the school sports ground, and £•• 2s toward a public library at Birkdale “ Permission was granted the St John Ambulance Association to take up a street collection on November 2. The Northcote Council advised that it was -willing: to co-operate in every way in trying to secure the automatic telephone for the district. Dr. Chesson. medical officer of health, advised that Inspector John Hughes hari undertaken the duties formerly carried out by Inspector York, who had now been transferred to the Somes Island quarantine station as caretaker. A letter is to be sent to Inspector York expressing appreciation of his work in the district. It was decided to put two street lamp? in Victoria Road East and an extra lamp in Vermont Road. The council chambers are to be illuminated during the Business Association** Carnival Week from October 22 to 27. and the use of the reserve was granted to the association for the Tuesday and Friday evening in that week. HAMILTON NEWS For months there has been an agitation in Hamilton for stricter regulations in relation to rear lights on vehicles, particularly bicycles. As a result of lengthy correspondence between the Borough Council, Automobile Association, and various ratepayers’ associations the former body at its meeting last evening, decided to ask the borough solicitors whether a by-law can be framed to require cyclists and motor-cyclista to show a red light at night. It is generally considered that leflectors are inadequate. * * » Scarlet fever has been prevalent in Hamilton lately. Seven cases were reported to the borough inspector last month, and it is understood a couple of notifications have been received thti month. In the monthly report presented at the Borough Council meeting last evening, the inspector stated there was a total of 15 cases of infectious diseases durtns September. Following are the figures: Scarlet fever, 7; diphtheria, 3: erysipela*. 2: and one case each of tuberculosis, spinal meningitis and pneumonia. Twenty-four permits for building* valued at £5,414 10s were issued in Hamilton borough last month, compared with £8,571 for the same month last yo&i. * * * Keen interest in the proposal to form municipal golf links at Hamilton Ea*t has been taken by the Ratepayers’ Association. At a meeting of this body on Tuesday it was decid 'd to write to the interested parties and local bodies, assuring them that the project would have the whole-hearted support of the Citizens' Association. NEW LYNN NOTES In reporting on the Whau Bridge to the New Lynn Town Board on Tuesday the engineer stated work had been commenced on strengthening and repairing, and should be finished in about a week. The bridge could then be opened again for heavy traffic, but it was a recommendation that the services of the traffic Inspector should be retained to enforce the speed limit regulations. The cost of the work should not exceed £250. The engineers further stated they had notified the City Engineer of the proposed strengthening and repairs, and he, in turn, had furnished them with a copy of his report to the council. The Chairman: It is unfortunate the City Council has not seen eye to eye with us in this matter, but it was up to us to act straight away. It was decided to keep a traffic inspector on duty at the bridge as suggested by the engineers. The Main Highways Board sought information as to what amount of maintenance work the Town Board intended doing on Titirangi Road. It was decided to reply stating that in view of the early concreting of the road very little work would be done, only sufficient to keep the road in fair repair. A telegram was received from the Prime Minister stating it would be necessary for New Lynn to make application for inclusion on the new Transport Board. The board decided not to make application until the ratepayers’ wishes were made known. ROTORUA NOTES A meeting to promote the best interest* of Rotorua and Taupo districts will be i n the Victoria Institute on Friday. Delegates will be represented from th e Rotorua Borough Council, Rotorua County Council, , Chamber of Commerce. Ratepayers' Association. A. and P. Association. Farmers’ Union branches a 1 Ngongotaha, Kaharoa, Te Pu. MarnaW Settlers’ Association, Reporoa Railway Association, Taupo Town Board a D “ Guthrie Settlement Association. F. C. Bunyard, borough engineer, has received advice that the conferencof the Auckland branch of the New Zealand Society of Civil Engineers will take place in Rotorua on November 1 ana The Mayor. Mr. J. X. McLean. officially welcome Lord Lovat, Parliamentary Secretary for Dominion Affairs an a chairman of the Overseas SettlemenCommittee, on his arrival in Rotorua. NEW HALL FOR WAIHI The formal opening of the new pari**hall, recently purchased by St. Anglican Church committee, took on Tuesday evening. The hall, whi£& the most spacious in Waihi. had badly damaged in the fierce gale on 30. and was offered for sale for rerno'by the owners. The St. John's Cnjrc committee, however, made a bid which was accepted, and saved iW « for Waihi. With the extensive rep»effected and the installation °\. light the hall is now one of t*®. " r . equipped in the district. Over -> y sons indulged In dancing and euchre. musical items were also givendance music was supplied by the *«* Orchestra.