NEWCASTLE ROAD BOARD.

Waikato Argus, Volume II, Issue 94, 13 February 1897, Page 2

NEWCASTLE ROAD BOARD.

The ordinary meeting of the above Board was held at the office, Ohote, on Wednesday. Present:—Messrs Corboy (chairman), Bycroft and Shepherd. The minutes of the meeting held on December 9th were read and confirmed, the January meeting having lapsed for want of a quorum. CoitRKSi'OUDENCE. —Mr J. C. McCredie and five other residents of Te Kowhia and Karakariki wrote, drawing the attention of the Board to the need of a road deviation through Mr J. Martin's land, and offered to contribute towards the cost. —The Chairman explained that Mr Martin required compensation, and a fair estimate of the cost of the proposed deviation, which extended some 30 chains, including the cost of fencing would be about £36 10s, and even then some of the petitioners would remain unrelieved.—lt was decided that the Board were unable at present to undertake the deviation, but, should occasion arise, would endeavour to open that portion of the road between Martin's gate and the main road at Mr Kelly's.—Another petition from Te Kowhia signed by 14 residents was also to hand requesting the Board to improve the main road between Eraser's bridge and Str.ne's corner.—ln this case the Chairman and Mr Bycroft stated that the difficulty was to obtain a suitable outlet for the water ou the road. In some parts the drain would have to be cut five or six feet deep.—The Chairman was requested to see the place again and obtain, if possible, a better outfall for the road water ; and, in the meantime, about 30 chains of the road be reformed and raised, and all holes filled up, tenders to be immediately called for. Bakfobd's Road.—The Chairman reported having, in company with Messrs Bycroft and Clow, insDected this road, and they recommended that the approaches to the culvert be widened and the lower portions fascined aud clayed.— This was adopted, tenders to be in by the next meeting. PIJKETB Statiox Road.—The Chairman reported that about 10 chains of forming were required, also repairs to culverts. —This was authorised. Pukkte Swamj? Road.— In respect to this matter, in connection with which a petition had been received, the Chairman and Mr Bycroft reported that a number of small works were required, such as widening embankments, fascining low parts, etc., the whole estimated cost not being very great.—lt was decided to have the work done. BaULIJKEv's Koad. —The Chairman reported that the members deputed to inspect this road recommended that about 80 chains be formed with small drains and outlets at the low places, also a few culverts.—The Board approved of the proposed works and directed the clerk to forward a plan and estimate to the Crown Lauds oflice, re obtaining the thirds due. NIiCKSSAKY Wokk.—Mr Shepherd reported that some small road drains required cleaning out at the southern end of the district, also a few days' work in the main outlet drain.—lie was authorised to have the work done. Su<;au-iskkt. This was discussed at some length, but the view taken by the Board, together with the resolution passed, will be found elsewhere. Accounts.—The following accounts were pussed:—K. de C. Drury, £1 7s ; Waikato Akods, 7s (id ; L. O'Neill, £1 Is. This account, which was for certain proceedings in connection with the furze difficulty, was deferred pending the Inspector's report, it being understood chat an arrangement existed with Mr O'Neill to cirry these furze cases right througd, and the Board were waiting for him to do so. _______^______