BOROUGH COUNCIL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 20 December 1939, Page 9

BOROUGH COUNCIL

BUSINESS AT LAST NIGHT’S MEETING CLEANING up the PARK after GATHERINGS. DEPOSIT FROM SPORTS BODIES REQUIRED. The monthly meeting of the Masterton Borough Council was held in the council chambers last night. There were present the Mayor, Mr T. Jordan, and Councillors W. White, G. W. Morice, Trevor Beetham. W. Kemp, J. Ninnes, A. T. Jackson. H. E. Gardner, W. H. Judd, G. D. Wilson, A. D. Low. and R. Russell. The chairman of the Masterton InterHouse Association wrote making application lor a rebate of the cost of hiring the Municipal Hall on the occasion of the recent dance. It was pointed out that the proceeds were primarily donated for Patriotic purposes. The application was granted. It was decided that the attention of the Masterton Inter-House Association be drawn to the very untidy state in which the Park was left after the recent drill and sports display. Two men were employed for a full day in clearing up the debris. Councillor Wilson pointed out that the Inter-House committee had leased the grounds and were responsible for their condition, though it was the public who were actually responsible for the rubbish on the grounds. He considered that the cleaning up could well be done by the body concerned as that would obviate an additional charge being made.

Councillor Gardner: "The Masterton Beautifying Society has done that on many occasions in the past. The Caledonian Society always leaves the grounds tidy.” It was decided that in future a deposit of £2 be lodged by sports and other associations using the Park, to be applied, if necessary, towards the cost of cleaning up the ground, or repairing any damage occasioned. An application was received from the St Vincent de Paul Society for the remittance of the cost of hire of the Municipal Hall, in connection with the recent Charity Ball, amounting to £9 odd. The net profit, apart from the rebate requested, had been £59 15s sd. It was pointed out that all the proceeds were devoted to the relief oi those in need in Masterton. It was decided to accede to the Society’s request. The secretary of the National Flower Show wrote soliciting the council’s co-operation in a Wairarapa exhibit. It was resolved that the council cooperate with other horticultural societies in endeavouring to arrange an exhibit.

The secretary of the Masterton Park Lawn Tennis Club wrote expressing thanks, on behalf of the committee and members, for the very efficient manner in which the courts had been resown and topdressed during the winter. They were in wonderful condition at present and reflected great credit on the thoroughness of the work executed by the Park staff. The letter was acknowledged with thanks. The secretary of the Masterton Y.M.C.A., Mr D. McKee Wright, wrote acknowledging on behalf of the directors, the council’s recent grant of £2O. Appreciation was expressed to the council for its generous action.

On the recommendation of the Gas and Abattoir committee it was decided to purchase and install an electric saw for cutting down beef carcases at the abattoir.

The Gas Works manager, Mr J. W. Douglas, reported that no action was taken by the annual .Gas Conference in regard to gas in State houses, but that he had recently had an interview with the Minister of Mines (the Hon P. C. Webb) who had promised that together with the Hon Mr Armstrong, to come to Masterton early in January and the council would have the opportunity of making further representation. Mr Jordan said that the Government Housing Department had arranged for the installation of electricity and gas on a fifty-fifty basis, but had not kept to the agreement. The council had gone to additional expense in providing for the installation of gas. He suggested that if no satisfactory arrangement could be reached that the matter be referred to the Town Planning Board under an arrangement made by the Government with local bodies. concerning possible disputes arising between the Housing Department., and local bodies. The borough solicitor, Mr H. Mackenzie Douglas, notified the council that the Commissioner of Stamp Duties had assessed duty on the gift of land at Lansdowne, the Williams family te the Corporation, at £75. being £44 conveyance duty and the balance gift duty, and advising that in his opinion the claim should be resisted. It was decided that an opinion be obtained from Mr J. O'Shea, solicitor to the Municipal Association of New Zealand. The special report submitted to the Park Committee by the Borough Engineer. Mr C. R. Mabson, in connection with the proposal to pump water from the Park Lake to water flower beds, cricket pitches, lawns, etc, in the Park, was adopted by the Council The report showed that a separate circuit main would have to be carried around the oval, all branch services from the borough, supply being connected up with the new pumping main. Appro-i ximately 3,000 feet of li inch galvanised pipe would be required, but as this was not available at the present; time, it would be bought in small quantities as supplies came to hand. It was decided that a pump anol motor bo purchased at an estimated cost ol £4l, on the understanding that the scheme would be commenced when supplies of piping were available.

rarapa clubs. At the Royal Show at Invercargill Wairarapa’s success was largely due to the outstanding performance of Mr Blatchford, who won Iwo championships, while Mr McKenzie secured a second award.

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