MARTINBOROUGH

Wairarapa Times-Age, 14 October 1941, Page 7

MARTINBOROUGH

BOROUGH AFFAIRS COUNCIL MEETING LAST NIGHT. (“Times-Age” Special.) The monthly meeting of the Martinborough Borough Council was held last night. There were present: Messrs C. R. Holmes (Mayor), C. W. Skill, W. H. Corfield, G. R. Sievers, F. Gray, W. Blissett, T. A. Hamilton, and G. P. Cotter. Apologies for absence were received from Councillors M. N. Hardie and M. Mulvaney. A motion of condolence was passed with the relatives of the late Mr John McLeod. It was decided that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Featherston County Council in connection with the work carried out by the chairman and County' Clerk under the Emergency Precautions regulations. An account for benzine from T. Morgan, of Greytown, was held over as it was incurred in connection with the Home Guard. The ranger applied for a fortnight’s holiday leave of absence which was granted. The secretary of the Home Guard wrote thanking the council for help given. A letter was received from the secretary of the Swimming Club thanking the council for the facilities given the club during the past season, and assuring the council that every care would be taken of the council’s property. The Education Board wrote regarding the water rate, which was considered excessive. Councillor Cotter stated that the meter was out of order. It was resolved that a flat rate be suggested, with a proviso that the flushes be turned off at 4 p.m. till 8 a.m. daily. The Works Committee reported that the headworks had been cleaned. A long discussion took place in regard to repairs to the Town Hall, and it was decided that tenders be called for urgent work. The ranger reported having dealt with 5 cows ' and registered 19 dogs.