DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 June 1917, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

/ MOKAU. (From Our Own The usual monthly meeting of the above Board was bold on Saturday, there being present: Messrs T. Whiteheld (chairman), J, Terrill, L. Jones and G. Lake. Correspondence:—From the Awakino County Council disclaiming any jurisdiction over the' Mokau River —Kccaived; from the Marine Department stating that by an amendment of the Harbor Board Act in recent yean, the -iignalm:\n was now legally an officer in the service of the Board, and in consequence, Captain Bysantson's salary, thoug/i subsidised by the Department, would have to bo paid him by the Board in the future—Agreed to; irom Customs Department asking whether the secretary would undertake the duties of co.istwaiter for the port of Mokau.—secretary willing; from Mr. Roy, Board's solicitor, with reference to reciprocal collection of freights and wharfage charges by the Board and Shipping Company.—Soceived; from Mr. A. Kelly asking for lease 01 section of land in proximity to ierry that ho might build a shelter for goods arriving by coach.—Resolved thai ms the Board held no land there, could not grant the request, but recommended applicant to apply to the Public Works Department; from Mr. G. ¥. Taylor, offering a punt for sale.—Deferred until next meeting; from Mr. Jas B. Carr.— Postponed until next meeting -when it was hoped there would be a full attendance of members.

The secretary was directed to write to the Waitara Harbor Board in respect to the dredge and appliances to be used in the re-opening of the Mokau River to regular traffic. Ho was also directed to write to the chief postmaster, New Plymouth, regarding the probable time of arrival of Mr. iShrimpton, inspector of lines, the Board wishing to confer •with him upon his arrival. Accounts amounting to £l4 were passed for payment.