THE TEMUKA TOWN BOARD.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1186, 3 June 1884, Page 2

THE TEMUKA TOWN BOARD.

TO THB BDITOR. S IR) —As the election of member* for the new Town Board is close at hand, might I suggest the desirability of hearing the views of the rarioas can- ! didates on questions that will, a* * matter of course, crop up in a rery short time in the immediate future. The questions requiring consideration, and which should be made tests ot the candidate's fitness or otherwise are: First—and certainly the most important one— Is it desirable to take in Arowhenua Township, or would the candidate exclude that Township participating in the benefits that are supposed to be derived from the establishment of Town Board*? secondly, is the candidate in favor of the establishing of a regular srstem of drainage, such as has been carried out in various towns in the colony, and which is urgently needed in this district ? and thirdly, is the candidate alive to the necessity of keeping do/n all needless

expenditure in the Tray of useless officials, etc.? I am sure that most of yoar readers will agree that to exclude Arowhenna Township from the new Board would be a most arbitrary and selfish proceeding, as the interests of the two townshipg which, properly speaking, are only one—are so bound up together as to be inseparable. I might also point out the grave injustice don« to the residents and ratepayers in theArowhenua Township in not being allowed to rote at the ensuing election. Burely Temuka was benefitted to a large •xtent irom being associated with Arofchenua by deriving—through the Road Board—revenue from the sale of land in tbat Xowaship. It may be said that not being within the boundaries you have no right to rote ; but, sir, such an assertion would be equally unfair, as having been cut off from Temuka —by a side wind—prevents the aforesaid residents irom exercising those privileges which are theirs by right, as well as preventing them from nominating candidates who would look after their interests. Hoping my suggestions as to the candidates addressing a public meeting and stating their views will be carried out — I am, etc.,

Cedric or Rotherwood. [We raise no objection to Arowhenua being incorporated with Temuka, but it is not true that it was cut off by a side wind. The people of Arowhenua petitioned to be cut off and their prayer was granted. It would be absurd to give people outside the boundary power to vote. The line must be drawn somewhere, and the proper place is the boundary.—lhb Editor.]