MOUNT ROSKILL ROAD BOARD.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 17, 20 January 1905, Page 3

MOUNT ROSKILL ROAD BOARD.

A special meeting of the above board was held last evening, Mr C. Bagley (chairman) pi eliding- Tile following members were present: Messrs Worrall, Herd, Ambury, Johnson, and Tutt. The resolution was confirmed adopting the second schedule of "The. Noxious Weeds Act," in the -whole of the district. The regular monthly meeting of the board was then held.* and a large amount of correspondence dealt with, amongst which was a letter from the Auckland Electiic Tramways Co. re the closing of traffic on Good Friday nest to enable the employe.es to have their annual picnic. The Chairman stated that it his opinion that if there was a large body of employees in Auckland deserving of a holiday it was I the Auckland Electric Tramways Com- j pany's, as they not only served their employers well, but they were also very obliging and courteous to the public generally, sometimes under very difficult circumstances. He then moved that the request be granted, which was seconded by Mr Ambury. and carried unanimously. The chairman stated that there was every prospect of the Ridge Road being formed for a considerable distance, something approaching two miles, as they had a promise of assistance from the Government, also arrangements with the Mission and the Aitken's Trust, when completed, he said, there was no doubt whatever but that it would form one of the prettiest drives round Auckland ' The views from same would be unsurpassed, there would be full views of the upper reaches of the Manukau, of the beautiful Mangere flats, and mountains opposite, the whole of the Manukau right to the Heads, the Tltirangi Ranges, Waiuku, Otahuha. and Onehunga. etc, in the distance on the one side, and. of course, the whole of Auckland and its surrounding suburban districts on the other, with always plenty Of fresh sea air. At least, he said, you could compare it to a panoramic drive, as well as opening up large blocks of land. He also stated that there was a possible chance of Wesley Bay (better known ay Waikawai) being opened up as a watering place for the public. He said that if this was carried out it would be second to none, not only in Auckland, but in the colony, for sta bathing, picnicking, etc. It was a beautiful spot, close to town, and as secluded as if it was miles away. Consideration of the Shops and Offices Act was held over till nest meeting. It was derided to erect three more lamps iv the district. The Chairman also stated that the extra work of cutting down and widening School Hill and forming about two milos of footpath was progressing favourably, and he hoped would soon be completed. , Mr T. F. Booth was appointed Do? Registrar for the district, fees to be 2/6 cattle dosrs and 5/ ordinary. Accounts to the amount of £193 12/6 were passed for payment, and the meeting was adjourned for :i fortnijrht.