TEMUKA TOWN BOARD.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2340, 7 April 1892, Page 3

TEMUKA TOWN BOARD.

The monthly meeting of the above was held last night. Present Messrs Blyth (chairman), P. Coira, S. Clinch, and W. Storey. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read as follows ; From the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, asking for information as to the amount likely to be required for charitable aid in the district for the current year. From the Clerk to Geraldine County Council, covering forms of abstract of receipts and expenditure for the past year which it was requested might be filled in and returned as soon as possible.—Clerk to return. From Mr E. Cutten, asking permission to have pipes laid across footpath at new building near Mr Dann's.—Work had been done. From Mr A. Wright, covering rates due on property in Main street, late Essery's, and asking that his name be put on the roll in respect of same. From the Commissioners of Property Tax, forwarding copy of assessment roll. From Mr E. Cutten on account of Mendelson's trustees, asking for certain alterations on the roll. —Agreed to. From Mr E. Cutten, on account of Mendelson's trustees, forwarding copy of lease granted to Jas. Harrison, the same to be subject to right-of-way granted by the board. —lt was resolved that the board's stamp be affixed to the same as required by Act. main street lamps, etc. Mr Storey said he noticed that the lamp erected near Mr Harrison's appeared to be a failure as regarded showing light up and down the street. It seemed to show right across the street. A little discussion ensued, and it was suggested that a reflector at the back of the lamp would be an improvement, and this was agreed to.—Mr Storey also mentioned that Mr Mcßratney had spoken to him about the flooding of a section occupied by him, by storm water from Birkett street. The overseer made an explanation concerning the same. The bulk of the water complained of came through a natural gully.—After some discussion it was resolved—" That the board inspect the place and take action if necessary." RATES. There being still a considerable amount of rates outstanding it was resolved to continue suing for same. The names of twelve persons were selected by lot. OVERSEER'S REPORT. The overseer's report was to the following effect: —Gratings had been placed at street drains. Since the formation of Thomas street a considerable flow of water entered a natural gully by means of a culvert put down by the Road Board. This culvert ought to be lengthened, as it was apt to be choked by dray traffic. Notice had been issued to twelve defaulting ratepayers, and all bad paid without Court proceedings. A list of defaulters to date was upon the table. Certain work was reqnired in Birkett street in the shape of metalling. The driving of tradesmen's carts into water tables and across footpaths was a source of great annoyance, and demanded prompt attention. It was resolved that ruts in Birkett street be filled in, and that a light coating of shingle be placed thereon. accounts. Accounts to the amount of £45 4s 6d were passed for payment.

BOARD OF HEALTH. The board then resolved into a Board of Health. The inspector of nuisances reported on one or two nuisances unabated. The overseer drew attention to the nnisance at the back of the Temuka Hotel. The drainage was most defective, and the open drain required to be replaced with pipes, well covered, and flushed. Mr Storey corroborated the chairman's remarks. The smell was most offensive. It was resolved to give the occupier notice to abate the nuisance at once. It was also decided that the inspector take action in regard to a nuisance constantly occurring at the rear of premises next Mr Taylor's old shop. The question of drainage caused a good deal of discussion, the board being fully aware of the difficulty owners experienced in getting rid of refuse water, etc., from town premises.—No resolution was arrived at. The meeting then terminated. TEMUKA LIVE STOCK MARKET. At the above sale on Tuesday last there was a large entry of all olasses of stock, he bulk of which changed h_anss at satisfactory prices. The entry included 11,QQ0 sheep, 65 head of cattle, 70 pigs. Late prices were fully maintained. Crossbred two-tooths realised from 12s 9d to 13s 3d ; breeding ewes, 6s to 12s 6d ; fat crossbred ewes, 10s 3d to 13s 7d; store lambs, 6s 3d to 10s 4d ; merino wethers, 6s Od to 7s ; Lincqln Btud rains, 3 guineas ; Border Leicester, 4 to 5J guineas; English Leicester, 3to 4 guineas; Lincoln Hock rams, 'i to li guineas.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS., jsJydakv, April 5. There is only a limited demand for wheat and quotations are nominal. Flour, stonemade, £ll to £ll ss; roller-made, Jill 12s Gd to £l2. Oats, feeding, medium, 2s 3d; prime, 2s (id ; seed, 2s 7d to 2s 4d. 2s 7dto 2s Sd. Bran, lOid to 3ld ; pollard, !)d to 'J-Ad. Potatoes, Waruamlbbol', il'S ss; Circular Head*, M ss. Onions', £o los to £4. Butter, dairy-made, lOd ; factory-made, Is. Cheese, 4d to o.jd. Bacon, 7d to S'kl; hams, New Zealand, 10s lid, MKTjP.aVKNM, April i").

Wheat4s Id, Flour, stone-made, £!.) 5s to :!;',! lQa; roller-made £!' K>s tP £lO ? s - Oats, prime Algerian ; short fe-. A D 13.1 AinU, -AP*JI 0. Wheat 4s 2d. to id, tiario.v n ;is (id tQ $k [u\, malting-, 4a Od "i> ' ,°'