BOROUGH AFFAIRS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 21 May 1940, Page 7

BOROUGH AFFAIRS

GREYTOWN COUNCIL MEETING LAST NIGHT. ISSUE OF MOTOR DRIVERS' LICENCES. ( (“Times-Age” Special.) The monthly meeting of the Greytown Borough Council was held last evening. There were present the Mayor (Mr A. W. Horton) Councillors I. Blissett, A. Stuart. F. Eagar. E. Balfour, F. Wood. H. J. Nightingale, W. A. Tate.

The poundkeeper reported that he had impounded 6 head of wandering stock. The county ranger had impounded two horses. One was claimed but the other was not and at the sale no bid was forthcoming so the animal was destroyed. The Wairarapa Automobile Association wrote asking if the council would consider adopting a by-law to the effect that vehicles be not parked closer than three feet to those in front and behind.

The council decided to reply suggesting that the matter be submitted to the Commissioner of Transport. The Director of Housing wrote stating that the Housing Department could not be responsible for the formation of any footpaths in front of State houses where the fence lines had been set back.

The New Zealand Crippled Children Society forwarded their balance sheet and asked for assistance. It was resolved to hold the matter over until the estimates came up for consideration.

Mr S. C. Shedden wrote asking for the use of the Town Hall on Friday, June 7, for a “Paddy’s Market” in aid of the Red Cross Appeal. It was resolved to grant the use of the Town Hall free of charge. The Featherston County. Council wrote confirming the arrangement made that the borough tanger operate over the county roads contiguous to the borough. The Mayor stated in connection with the issuing of motor drivers* licences to persons over 70 years of age it was necessary to have a medical certificate as well. It was advisable that applicants undergo a driving test before they go to the expense of getting a medical certificate. The Auditor-General wrote in regard to the overdraft of the gas account. It was resolved that the Au-ditor-General be notified that the matter would be considered when the estimates were being framed. The Cemetery Committee reported that it was proposed to expend £6O on the new fence.

The Works Committee suggested that the Young Farmers’ Club be recommended to procure New Zealand trees and plant them in the Memorial Park. The foreman was granted his annual leave as from May 20. Arrears of rates to the amount of £lO Is lid were written off.