TAMAKI WEST ROAD BOARD.

Auckland Star, Issue 123, 24 May 1919, Page 11

TAMAKI WEST ROAD BOARD.

The first ordinary meeting of the newly elected fTamaki West Itoad Board was held at the Board office, St. Hellers, on Thursday. Present: Messrs John Clark, L. J. Keys, H. C. Mellsop, E. R. PHMngton and P. Trice. Mr E. R. Pllkington was reman complimented tne members on being returned en bloc.

Kerry Service.—Messrs CVlellsop and Trice reported having attended as the board's Bodies and the Devonport Ferry Company. Several concessions on the proposed time table and wale of fares were obtained. Mr Mellsop strongly stressed the point that this district was still in its Infancy as a residential suburb. It had a great future and it was In the company's Interest that the steady progress the district was now making should be maintained. This could best be done by cheap fares. Mention tar™! h"' the oonferenee ot the immense suitable for subdivision and the mismanagement of which had proved a financial loss to both the -cuurcn. and the district generally.

Football Grounds.—lt was resolved that a letter be sent to the Auckland City Council pointing out that sports grounds suitable for football were available at both St. Hellers and Kohimarama. On the motion of Mr Trice It was decided that "Vf., City Council be recommended that while taking over the tramway seruk-e they also give due consideration to acqufflng the

Concrete Roarls—Arrangements wore made for the board members, together with The sub-division of Mr Hitchin's property, Kohimarania. was approved. Two building permits were granted. The clerk presented the balanre-sheet certified by the auditor as correct ' a ™«B totalling £440 were passed for