TRAM EXTENSIONS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 43, 20 February 1929, Page 15

TRAM EXTENSIONS.

POSITION AT REMUERA. SUPPORT BY RATEPAYERS. CATERING FOR OUTER SUBURBS. Tramway extensions in the Remuera district were strongly urged by a large and representative deputation which waited upon the Auckland Transport Board yesterday afternoon. The first speaker was Mr. J, B. Paterson, who said that they wanfed to give an emphatic denial to a suggestion that the Remuera people were strongly opposed to tramways extensions. * The members of the deputation strongly disapproved of statements which had been made. On behalf of the Remuera East Ratepayers' Association the vice-chairman, Mr. R. G. Slyrield, said that they wanted an extension to Meadowbank Road placed on the schedule. At a meeting ot the association a resolution had been passed urging the extension. Another possible extension was to Waiatarua Park. The opposition apparently emanated from retailers at the Remuera tram terminus.

Mr. J. F. W. Diekson said that they regarded the proposed extension as only part of an extension scheme, and he believed that the time would come when there would be a tram to Kohimarania and a loop to St. Helier's. He believed that that would be a very remunerative service. The board would either have tq progress or go back. Hβ considered that 99 per cent of the ratepayers of Remuera were in favour of the extension urged. Mr. K. J. Phelan remarked that a previous vote for tram extensions at Remuera had been overwhelmingly defeated.

Mr. Slyfield said that opinion on the subject had altered and that the association would do its best to assist the board. The chairman (Mr. J. A. C. Allum) said that the matter would receive serious consideration when the board discussed it next Tuesday. Feeder Bus Service. The Remuera L"entral Ratepayers' Association stated in a letter that its members were apprehensive in regard to the letting of a feeder bus service from Remuera Post Oflite to Upland and Benson Roads. The association asked that should the service become unsatisfactory or discontinue at any period the board should guarantee continuation. It was also asked what would be the position should a flat Bate be introduced in the board's area, and what protection would be given in regard to services transferred to private concerns. Mr. Allum said that there were no objections when the service was advertised. He could sympathise with the people, but the service had been handed over to a man who was capable. Mr. G. Ashley: How often do the fares come up for revision? Do we pass them for five years? "Yes," replied.the chairman. Mr. E. H. Potter said that there was nothing to prevent the board considering an opposition service if the present ser° vice was not satisfactory. '■Certainly,'* said the chairman.