EKETAHUNA.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3330, 9 October 1889, Page 2

EKETAHUNA.

(From our own correspondent.) As the Magistrate's Court is to be held hereon the 18th instant, ono would really think that the Boad Board would take advantage of it to have the case Eketahuna Road Board versus Bryant's sureties tried here. I am informed that the case was sot down for hearing here, but what do Iwe find now 1 Why, at the Board's meeting on Saturday last it was decided to have the case heard at Masterton. Seeing that the whole of the members of the Board signed the petition re Magistrate's Court here, it shows a sliglil inconsistency- on their part. It cannot be that they will savo expense, for the chairman and clerk will have to go to Masterton ; and in the event of losing the case, there is the extra expense of defendants travelling from Woodvillo, Very heavy rains today (Tuesday), and rivers in flood. Wairarapa North Countv CouncilThe ordinary monthly meeting of the Council was held yesterday, Present-Crs Von Eedin, (in the chair), Meredith, Chamberlain, Dagg, Maunsell, and Elder. The minutes of tho previous meeting were read and confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE.

Return to a motion by Cr Maunsell allowing auiounC expended out of Castlejjoint separate rate on Kahn-mingi-Tinui section of MastertonWainuioru riding since January 1886, l f rom Betllers on Upper Tauern road odjecting to have their properties included in the proposed Otahoua road district, From Anders Anderson complaining that J. Jespersen is erecting buildings on the road reserve fronting complainants section, From James McKco reporting time engaged with Mr Frasi,and that certain parties who evaded toll a few days ago had sent the lees down, From Clerk of Alfredton Bond Board requesting the Council to borrow" £2,500 to metal portions of Ekotahuna-Tiuui road. From D, O. Macquarrio asking for alterations to be made in assessment to Macquarrio Bros,, and an amended demand made. From John Taplin asking the Council to alter the sealo of tolls at the Taueru, From Property-tax Department with certificate for £lsl 7s lid, account subsidy,has been made by tbo Property Tax Commissioner, From Registrar Supreme Court ro rates due on section 106, Rangitumau (Calcutt's land), Iron) clerk Wairarapa South County, re demand made by the Wairarapa Hospital Board for contribution for 1889-90. From Treasury, re returns required by Registrar are not those mentioned in section J 85 of the Counties Act, 1886. From the Registrar Supreme Court, stating that the amount mentioned in Supreme Court mandamus should be paid to the Wellington and Wairarapa Dis. trict Charitable Aid Board, From W. Tosswill, asking for dates on which rate notices wero posted to W, W, McCardle, From county engineer, reporting on matters connected with charges made by Mr H. Burling, junr, From Auckland Eoforni League, ro railway reform. From Mauriceville Road Boi-rd, re adjustments of bounaries between Eketahunaand Mauriceville road districts. From Town Clerk, Masterton, covering report of Inspector of Nuisances re pollution of Waipoua river, ■ i'roni Henry Cooper ro rates on Section 3, Block VII, Mangaone. From Constable Roche, reporting breach of Wheeltiro By-law by J, Prenter. From Hanry R, Bunny ro bis letter on the subject of the Charitable Aid mandamus, From Secretary United District Cliaritablo Aid Board intimating that Pahiatua contribution is included in demand made upon the Wairarapa North County Council. From George Neale, resigning his position as poundkeeper of Eketabuna, and drawing tbo Council's

attention to the neglect of Murrell wlio took charge of the pound during his(Neale's) absence, From Colonial Secretary, .stating that result of £7OO loan poll for Eketahnna-Tinui Road haif been gazetted, From John Boustead, complaining that there aro two main roads throngh'his property. From County Clerk Wair'arap'a"South Council reporting damage to Waingawa bridge. From Holmes Warren re arrears of special rates, fa ENCROACHING ON lIOAD, A letter was read from Anders of Eketahuna, complaining of"j°.Bpersen eiw '"5 a building in front of his property and on iilo reserve, It was resolved to giro notice to all persons encroaching oil the Alfredton Road referred to, to remove their buildings within ten days, -£2500 loan. A petition was read from certain settler's in the' Alfredton district asking th?' Council to raise a loan of

£2500 under the loans to Local Hoards to metal portions of the Eketahuna to Alfredton road. It was itsolved that tlio Loans ho applied for, and as soon as a favorable reply was received from Government steps be taken to take a poll of the district. TOLL CHARGES. Mr Taplin, Taueru, drew allontion to the schedule of charges at the Toll gate which pressed heavily in certain cases, He asked that the schedule might be ameuded to relieve his broad tired vehicles. It was resolved that during the summer months (Ist October to Ist May), the rate shall bn reduced to sixpence per horso subject to the consent of the Government, to whom tlio tolls aro pledged. SOUTH WAIRARAPA HOSPITAL. In reference to tho demand made on tho North County Council for £25 14s, and referred at the last meeting to tho South County Council, the Secretary of the latter body wrote enclosing a letter from the Secretary of the United Wairarapa Hospital Board, stating that tho Carterton Borough was not included in the demand as it had not been proclaimed a contriouting Body. It was resolved to let the matter stand over as a re-adjustment of the levy would have to be made, AN EXPLANATION. It was resolved that the explanations given to the charges made by Mr H, Bnrling against the County Engineer of showing partinlity in the administration of certain by-laws were satisfactory. RAILWAY REFORM. A circular from the Auckland Railway Reform League was laid on the tatle for the consideration of the Council. RIVER POLLUTION. The Town Clerk forwarded a copy of tho lnsector of Nuisance's report upon the pollution of tho Wuipoua. River. The report suggested that the body holding control of the river should issue an order prohibiting the deposit of refuse in the bed of the stream, On the motion of Cr Meredith it was resolved that notices bo put up in conspicuous places. WHEEL-TIRES. 1 Constable Roche reported that J. Prate had used a vehicle the tires of 1 which were under the regulation width. The offence was continued from the 17th to the 21 st September, ' He asked for instructions, The Chairman said Mr Macara had wheels on a coach of tho right width 1 which broke down. He was compelled ' to either stop the traffic or use the ' narrow tires until he bad repaired ' the damaged wheels, This he did for 1 four or five days. ' It was resolved that considering it was through an accident the breach 1 of tho wheeltire by-law had been broken, no steps should bo taken in ' tho matter. RESIGNATION. A letter was read from Mr G. Ncale, tendering his resignation as 1 poundkeeper, and complaining of the action of the ranger in not attending to the pound during his (the poundkeeper's) absence. It was rosolved to 'accept the resignation of Mr G. Nealc. and to ' take no action in respect to the ■ complaint regarding tho ranger. 2 HOAR DEVIATION, i Mr J. Boustead wrote, taking exception to the gates being removed 1 on the line of road through his property, which had been desired by Mr Burling. He pointed out that the ' road had not yet been legalised, ■ f It was resolved to recommend Mr • Boustead that he should take steps • in conjunction with Mr Good and • other property owners to have the old ' line of road declared closed. 5 THE MAURIOEVILIE RANGER. 1 Complaint was made that Mr 1 Devonshire, tho ranger, was absent 3 from tho District and had appointed 3 someone in his place to do his duties, 1 which was not legal. No action was J taken in the matter, 3 NEW ROAD DISTRICT, . J A petition was received from f certain residents praying to bo conD etitutcd a new road district to be I designated the Otahoua Road District, A counter petition was presented r by six settlers who objected to their 1 properties being included in the ' proposed now district. 1 A deputation consisting of Messrs 5 Perry, Whatman and Yallnnce also ■ waited upon the Council in support 1 of the petition. ' Cr Mnunsell pointed out that no f reasons were put forth by the proc motors of the movement for the steps 1 thoy were taking, ' s Cr Dagg said the sequel would be 1 than an application would bo made tor ■ a now riding, Tho promoters were 1 evidently anxious to avoid the road 3 taxation. The main road was the 1 only ono they were interested in, 1 Another thing he pointed out was ' that Dr Hoskiug's property was ' included in the boundaries of tho 3 proposed new district, and tho road ' leading thereto lay in the Masterton ■ District, Ho was not opposing the • petition, but it was tho duty of the 1 Council to protect the interests of tho • counter petitioners. i The Chairman said the signatures 1 to the petition would have to be • verified before the Council could deal 3 with it. He moved that the petition 3 be referred to the Cleric. 1 Cr Meredith pointed out that the ■ result of giving effect to the petition i would be that Wainuioru riding would ■ follow it up. It seemed to him that f whilo the new district would escape ' their road rates they would be let in : for a much heavier county rate, 3 Cr Maunsell, in seconding the ■ motion, said he thought it a very ' groat mistake to split the distrist up into small sections. He would like ■ tho deputation to show some cause or substantial reason lor their desire for • a separate district. The motion was 1 carried, '■ Mr 'Whatman said they had come forward to get a separation upon prei ciscly the samo lines that tho eight or nine other Boards had done. They i wished to spend their own rates in their own district. They did not ; desire to complain of the Masterton Board, It was purely a monetary question. The deputation thanked the Council and withdrew. FINANCE, Tho report of tho finance Committee was read and adopted and accounts amounting (,0£375 lps 9tl were passed for payment, Engineer's Report. ■Sir.—l hare the honor to lay Mora you my report for the past month on works in progress,&c. within the County as follow--: - Mastemon Rimno :—Masterton to Wai. mat a Road: The more urgent repairs upon ""iTeOreOro Section of this line have boon compictctt' Z! flllte operations will be suspended until the gravel pits im','" " (,en sufficiently prepared for the worlts contemplated oji }b,e Taueru and Knhinningi portions of the road, Tho survey ot the lands embraced by tho donations at Kahumingi has been completed and the plans deposited ready for executing the transfer to the Council of tho different areis taken in bach case. Te Ore Ore to Bidcfofd Road: A contract

amounting to £2li Ms has been entered into for temporary repairs to tho Wangaehu Bridge and progress is now being mado by the contractor with tho prcpara'.ion of the heavier timbers required for the work. It is anticipated the dismantling aud reconstruction will bo commenced early next week and the work completed shortly after that date, The road formation throughout is in good order and with tho exception of small slips on the Maori Garden Section, havo not suffered by the recent heavy rains. Oastlm'oiot Biuiko:—Masterton to Waimata ltoad: The survoys upon tho Rorokoko and Mnngnpakclio Scctioiisof 'this lino have been completed and contracts propared ready for advcrtiw'iij; the work'. The alterations suggested by the Rorokoko deviation and which practically adopt the lines of the , orignnl location of the road, will materially improve on the existing curves and gradimt at this point, and remove what has at all times been a sourco of danger and obstruction to wheel traffic of every description. Further east upon this lino arrangements havo been mado for quarrying and preparing stone near Temii for executing repairs to the mam road in the vicinity of that To\tfi'. ship, and which will be put in hand so soon as the slate of the weather will permit of the roads being used without injury to them. Ekelahuna tol'onui Road, (Xinui-Tirau-mca Section: The construction of tho small bridge onLangdon's Hats lias been completed and the necessary planking for this and other sections of the Roads in the Riding, has bcon ordered forreplaoing many ol tho old culverts which aro no longer tit for use, Ainmnfox Rr mxfl :-Opaki to Manawatti Road: The survey for tho Bkctahtina Township formation was completed early after the Inst sitting of tho Council and tho work advertised for public tender a fortnight ago to closo at noon to-day. The tenders will be placed before tho Council to be dealt with at its present sitting, Eke'.ahuna to Tenui Road, (Eketahuna to Tiraunica Section): Surveys will also be undertaken shortly after the present sitting for preparing contracts, (or repairs Jo, the. i Tiraumea Section of this.lihcas well as .for' the extendi!of tho road formation on the permanent surveyed route beyond Mr A. Napier's L.wirds Tenui. Tenders for theßo . works will be. invited to closo a fortnight hence when a Committee of tho Council will be requested to deal with them. In connection with tho reported discovery of stone, euitablo for good metal, in the .vicinity of Peep-o'-Day Clearing, opportunity will be taken upon tho occasion of my ■ next visit to examine tho locality and .tost tho accessibility and.valuc of tho material; for road purposes!' I have, Ac,

C.E.Bremnei:. The report was adopted. TENDERS, Formation of Eketahuna Township Eoad: -Accepted: Eeardon and lie- ' Ginty,£333. Decliucd: H. Stevens, £370 17s 7£d; M. Kelleher, 1382 7s; Cameron Bros, £416 ss; P. Carr, ,£43Gossd; Gardner and Co, £497; M.P,Britt,£s2G2slkl; Anderson ; and Roy, .£549; T, Price, £554 15s ■ Gd; W. Woolf, £614 19s Id, It was resolved that tenders be called for works at Rorokoko, to closo on Monday fortnight, ' SPECIAL MEETING. The council went into special meet--1 ing, and special rates were struck for ' Tiraumea loan, and Eketahuna street ' widening loan was confirmed, NOTICE Oi' MOTION, Cr Mamiaell moved, That the k amount mentioned in tho return bo 1 debited to the Wainuioru Riding 1 separate iatn account, mid credited to 1 the Castlepoint account, Tho chairman ruled that tho proposal would be traversing the • wholn financial appropriations of the 3 Council, and notice of motion must be 3 given. 3 Cr Maunsell gave notice as follows : That the amount of the Castlepoint Riding separate rate which has beon ' spent since Ist April, 188G, upon tho 5 section of the Masterton to Waimata 8 load lying within the Wainuioru riding, being the sum of £5lB 4s Bd, be placed to tho credit of tho Castle- = point Riding Rnd charged to tho ' Wainuiom Riding separate rate. S ItETURNS, ' Jt was resolved on tho motion of 3 Cr Maunsell, seconded by Cr Von Eedim that a return bo furnished of I' the expenditure out of Wainuioru ' separate rates in the Masterton riding for the tratno period as Mr Mauusell's ' return,