PAPAKURA TOWN BOARD.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 256, 26 October 1923, Page 8

PAPAKURA TOWN BOARD.

CALM AFTER THE STORM. At a meeting of the Tapahu a Town Board there were c.-on the chairman (Mr. D- Weir), and Messrs. Bates, Khind, and Nicholson. Apologies were received from Rev. Wood, Messrs. Walker anil Young. Mr. P. Holt reported to the board that ue had tiiKeii the measurements of the land on the northern boundary of section and" enclosed a''plan setting tfi'e fence 111 its proper alignment. 'I'hc board deeded to send Mr. Holts report to the Education Department.

Mr. A. Hammond wrote explaining the awful condition of Croskery Road, stating his milk to the crcn—ery, and lie hoped something would be done to make tin; road (to use Ms own expression) more navigable. It was decided to inform Mr. Hammond that all supply of metal was stopped nnil that the financial position of the board was eueli thut they coula uoi .... work till after March next. The matte.. however. Is to lie kept in view. The right of way round the Farmers' Union and Willis Bros, property was discussed at some length and eventually it discussion at the next meeting of the board. The hoard met Mr. A. Willis with regard to hie proposal to give a piece of land and so divert stock out of Clarke Road. it was thought advisable to postpone discussion till there was a fuller attendance of the board. The Piipakura branch of the Bnnk of New Zealand has now installed permanent fittings in their office which reflects jrreat credit on the contractors. Messrs. M.irkwlck Bros. The most of the work is constructed of oiled mill v r ■ c li a

rimu, and is equal to any of the best work seen in the larger branches of New Zealand. The teller's counter, which is enclosed by a bronze g.ille, is of Australian black wood. The c . r <• «• .

rimu, which are panelled and moulded in the orthodox fashion. These fittings, we understand, are permanent, and erected in such a way that they may lie readily removed and re-erected at any time suould the bank build a branch. of their own in Papakura.

The question, of the statutory half-holiday has for sorce time past been causing considerable anxiety to certain shopkeepers in l'apokura. With the idea of arriving at a satisfactory arrangement of tills rather complicated problem a meeting was held in the Methodist Hall last Friday evening. to hear the views.of all concerned. Mr. S. Evans, manager of the Farmers' U.nion, occupied the chair. After considerable discussion it was decided to recommend that Saturday be observed as the statutory halfholiday (greengrocers and confectioners excepted). Two confectioners, however, are applying for the necessary permission' to close on Wednesday half-day and open all day Saturday. At the close of the meot j ing it was suggested mat the tradespeople of Papakura form themselves into a body. With this end In view it was proposed that a" Tradesmen's Association be foirmed in Papakura, and this was carried unanimously. The first meeting will be announced shortly. • ■••• ■