OVERSEER'S REPORT.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1876, 9 April 1889, Page 3

OVERSEER'S REPORT.

Correspondence was read and dealt with as follows: — "1 have the honor to report for the information of the Board as underworks: Very good progress his been made with the contracts in hand during the month. A contract was lot during the month for providing willows for the protective work at Belfield. The work is now .proceeding satisfactorily.—Valley Point: I have had a few iron rails driven at the Valley Point to secure the willows formerly planted there ; also one mam pile at the Valley school bridge.—Lewis's drain: As directed 1 have again visited Sibia drain, and made an inspection in comTany with Mr Lewis. He explained that the woik payment for was done some months ago, and not recently. This consists in deepening and denning OHt the drain on the west side of the embankment, which the Board contributed towards the erection of soj&e five years ago, blbo for stopping a few gaps made by flood water in the above-mentioned bank.— Biver terrace near Orari Bridge: To fully Becure the willow protective works below tbo bridge in a similar manner to the works above the bridge would require about 40 additional iron rails to be driven. "We hove a few ia stock, but most of tb-em „re in too short lengths for the Orari, and would not have sufficient hold of the river-bed.— Draught horse: I have had • horse on trial for the paßt fortnight, and from what I have seen I think he will be a very suitable horse for the Board's woik, if they decide to purchase him.-Spring dray : The spring dray built by Mr W. Campbell has been completed, and is now in the Boara'a yard waiting inspection.— JJiver crossings: The crossings on the Boundary road and Findlay'e have been attended to, and the grade eased at the { former one by filling in with shingle.--k Boad diversion : The works on the road diversion near Mr Kelland's is being proseeded with, and will be out of hand in a few days The Dlans for taking the land under the " Public Works Act " are laid on the table for inspection.—Feed oats : A small quantity of toed oats will be re■uired for the Board a horse.—l am, etc., * «« W. Shiebs, Overseer."

Ee Lewis's Drain—lt was decided to allow two days' work for making up the embankment j to obtain the rails required at the Orari Bridge; the draught horse to be bought; also a supply of feed oats. COEEESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read and dealt with as follows^— From the Soutb Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, forwarding a copy of a resolution passed by the above board asking the Koad Board to point out cases where their suggestions re charitable aid had not been attended to.—lt was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the chairman to again point out the cases previously referred to. "From Mr W. Storey, asking to have Mr Mathew Daly's name substituted for his on the rate roll for section No. 30,900.—Mr Daly's consent must first be obtained. eepacbs. v. At the suggestion of Mr JCelland, it was decided to improve the ford on the Black Creek, near Mr D. Findlay's; also, to do some trifling repairs to various small culverts, etc. bn the suggestion of Mr Flatman, it was decided to improve the ford at the creek near Mr B. Bayley's. ANNUAL ELECTION. It was decided to hold another meeting ©f the Board on May Ist to transact any business that may have arisen between now and then. It was also decided to hold the annual election on May 6th next. - RETUBNIN& OFFICEE. Mr Kelland moved, Mr Batman seconded, and it was carried—" That with a view of curtailing expenses in connection with the board's elections, Mr Shiers be appointed the returning officer for the forthcoming election, and that the appointment be considered a portion of his duties." ACCOUNTS.

Accounts amounting to £18319 s9d were passed for payment, and the board adjourned till May Ist.