WAITARA.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 September 1920, Page 2

WAITARA.

BOROUGH COUNCIL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sept. 11. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Borough Council was held on Wednesday last. The Eltham County Council forwarded a resolution ro bank interest for local bodiesEndorsed. The Progress League intimated that Waitara's contribution was assessed at £lO 10s. The secretary of the North Taranakl Dairy Co., in acknowledging a letter from the council re (the council's right to discontinue the supply of water, said their solicitor advised that there wa3 full power to make the agreement, and that Mr. T, Martin's opinion was incorrect, as the section on which he relied only applied to eases where the duration of service had not been definitely Hied by the council. Messrs. Borlhwlck and Sons applied for permission to lay a 9-Inch pipe line from their new cattle yards at the railway station, connecting up with the town water supply at the back of the preserving works—The foreman was appointed to pass (he work on behalf of the borough. Mr. E. M. Fowler wrote complaining of excessive water charges. Councillors agreed that Mr. Fowler was entitled to be placed on the same footing as other ratepayers, and a resolution to that effect was carried. Mr. J. E. Sturrock, C.E., of Hawera, handed !n his report on the Waiongona River for generating current for Messrs. Borthwlck and the town generally. The requirements were pre-stated at: Borthwick's 500 h.p., borough 100 h.p. The engineer thought the aim should be 1000 h.p. at least. By raising the level at the railway bridge there would be available 38ft of face, less 3ft loss, through frictiou, and also 30 per cent, in line transmission, etc., leaving 163 h.p. available at Waitara, on the supposition that the water if as high in summer as in winter, but the engineer was inclined to believe the summer flow would be from one-half to one-third less In a dry summer there would probably bo 100 useful h.p. in Waitara. Comparing the scheme with others, the engineer considered the cost would bo Toughly £140,000, or about £l4O per horse power, which was not by any means a cheap scheme. The report in regards to cost was absolutely fata! for further Investigation.

A complaint was received from Messrs'. Chadwiek and E. Dean (fish purveyors) objecting to one Oscar Moll selling fish from a barrow in the streets. The Mayor stated that hawking was allowed by the by-laws on a fee of 5s per day. Tho clerk pointed out that the law allowed hawking, but it was open to tho borough to have all food inspected to ensure its being pure.—Left in the hands of the clerk. The electrical engineer applied for an iricrease in salary, pointing out that he was getting less than the wlreman, and put In more hours—Left in the hands of the electric committee. '■ Cr. Ogle handed in an account paid by Mr. Lund, amounting to £25, for Installing nine points in his house. The Mayor thought the amount was out of all reason. Cr. Rennie said the account was a very unsatisfactory one. inasmuch as there were no details. Cr. Blair did not think there was very much room for a reduction.—Referred to the engineer. HARBOR BOARD. The monthly meeting of the above board was •held on Friday evening last. Present: Messrs. Hlne (chairman), H. McKenzle, W. Nosworthy, U. Gribbon, and H. Spurdle. The chairman referred to the death of Mr. Beckbessinger, a one time member of the board, a resolution of sympathy being passed. Mr. T. Rattenbury (who holds the shingle rights of the foreshore) wrote asking whether stone and shingle at Waipapa Beach were within his limit.—Referred to the board's solicitor. The New Plymouth Borough Council forwarded prospectus and application form in regard to the Issue of debentures. The secretary was instructed to reply that the board cannot see Its way clear to take up any, as Ihey are far too long a period for tho board. The Progressive League wrote, asking for a contribution.—Received. Mr. Hine brought up the matter of Increasing Mr. Laing's salary. He spoke highly of his work.—Salafy Increased from £4 to- £5 per week. The secretary reported a wash-out on the bank of the river opposite High Street. Mr. Trtm had fixed up the same temporarily, but It would require 30 or 40 yards of stone to complete the job.—Left in the secretary's hands. An assignment of under lease from Mr. S. Ridgley to F. Locke (Waitara Hotel) was granted. GENERAL. A party of local vocalists visited Urenul on Thursday last, and gave a concert in aid of the Soldiers' Club. Mr. Pigott occupied the chair, and introduced the singers. Quartettes were rendered by Mrs. P. J. Allan, Miss Parry, Messrs. W. Smith, and Rev. F. B. Lawrence, and the members of the party also delighted the audience with duets and solos. Other items were violin selections by Mr. H. Wells, and recitations by Captain Joll. The accompaniments were played by Miss Gavin. It is expected the effort will net £lO. The funeral of the late Mr. Beckbessinger took place on Sunday afternoon. A large number of people paid their last respects to deceased, most of (lie business houses being represented. The cortege was about threequarters of- a mile in length.