RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION

Taupo Times, Volume I, Issue 36, 17 September 1952, Page 3

RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION

FUNDS FOR MEMORIAL HALL A meeting of the Taupo Ratepayers' Association was held at Mr Ted Pearse's on Thursday, September 11th. Mr J. W. Birnie, Chairman, opened the meeting. Target for Memorial Hall Fund. The chief business was to set into action a house-to-house canvas for donations to Taupo War Memorial Hall Fund. A letter from the Taupo War Memorial Hall Association assured the Ratepayers' Association that they would be the only Association conducting a canvas. of the householders in Taupo -or the purpose of collecting subscriptions towards the Hall Fund. A plan, dividing Taupo into various zones, (drawn up by Mr Turton and Colonel Barton,) was presented to the meeting, and it was agreed that members of the Committee canvass the zones relegated to them. This house-to-house eanvass is detailed to commence on Thursday, September 18th., and each contributor will be given an official receipt from the Taupo Ratepayers' Association, m ark ed "Memolriaf Hall Blind." Mr Kearins, MhP. The chairman informed the meeting that Mr Kearins, M.P. would be in Taupo shortly, and suggested he be approached on various matters nertaining to the welfare of Taupo. It was agreed that three vital matters sbould be discussed with Mr Kearins: — 1. — The fire hazard in connection with land development of 12,000 acres between the top of the Spa lioad and Aratiatia Rapids turn-off. 2. — The state of - the Road via Putaruru and the prospect of its being brought up to 'Main Highv/ays standards. Although the Businessmeii *s Association has already ppproached the Main Hig'hways Board on this question, it was felt that if a bttle more weight were brought to bear it might lead to more speedy action. 3. — Therc is no Tourist Department Ageiwy in Taupo. The Association understands that a local interest aprroached the Department for an agency but was refused. An explanation is sought.

Children 's Piayground. Many wonder why the fence cf the children's piayground has not yet been completed. The reason is that No. 8 wire is in very short supply. Mr Birnie has offered to obtain sufficient wire to complete the fence in the very near future. The Secretary of the Ratepayers Association has now £13 in hand towards swings, etc. Wandering Stock and Dogs. Many residents are complaining about horses roaming around Taupo at landom. At night they are especially dangerous to motorists, and it is urged that it is best not to wa.it until some serious accident has occured before something is done. The Town Board will be approached on this question, and also in the matter of stray dogs, who are also proving a menace in the township.