LOCAL BODIES.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 49, 27 February 1935, Page 15

LOCAL BODIES.

MOUNT EDEN. The Mount Eden Borough Council met last evening, the Mayor, Sir. T. McNab, presiding. Relief Work.—A letter was received from the Auckland Suburban Local Bodies' Association covering the proposed improvement in the control of relief work. The opinion was expressed that all relief work should be reorganised and treated as a national question by the Government. Nicholson Park. —Following ,1 request by the Nicholson Park Tennis Club, it was decided to grass the bank next to the court and also form new paths from the playground to the roadway leading to Disraeli Street. Wairiki Road. —Reporting that during the heavy rain on Friday, February 15, the area most badly affected was at the intersection of Mount Eden and Wairiki Roads, the foreman of works, Mr. J. Williamson, recommended that a larger drain bo provided, and suggested a pipe 15in in diameter. The recommendation was adopted.

PAPATOETOE. The Papatoetqe Town Board mot last evening, the chairman, Mr. W. J. Nicholson, presiding. Additional Water Bore.—-It was decided that the matter of sinking an additional water bore be refered to the waterworks committee. Mr. Nicholson stated that the pump was capable of lifting 1200 gallons per hour, and that the present compressor would be able to cope with two bores. Whether it would be advisable to sink a second bore, and mn the pump at full capacity for a short period was well worth investigating. » Alsatian Dors. —The board decided to support the resolution of the Suburban Local Bodies' Association that the Government be urged to amend the Dog Registration Act to enable local bodies to fix the maximum registration fee for Alsatianbred dogs. Rates.—lt was reported that on February 15, when the 10 per cent penalty on rates for the current year accrued, £7010 out of a total levy of £8595, representing 81% per cent, had been collected. Of £4415 arrears. 35 per cent, or £1553, had been paid. Although only 35 per cent of arrears had been collected, the total figure, £441.'), included rates levied on properties which had reverted to the State. For the year 1933-34 out of £8637 levied, £6404 was collected, being 75 per cent. MANUREWA. I The meeting of the Manurewa Town Board was presided over by Mr. Cox. Removal of Men.—lt was explained by Mr. Ferguson that the. removal of the 20 men to creek clearing was decided on because it was a matter of great urgency. Five men would be shortly forthcoming to reinforce those left working on the improvements to Hill Road. The foreman stated that owing to the nature of the work on that road, if the five men promised were unused to such work he would be no beter off. Other Works.—Mr. Slaughter's visit la6t week-end resulted in plans and specifications having to be prepared by the engineer for all needed works of a per- ' manent nature. Such works will be subsidised by the board, but no maintenance works can be included. Analysis of Local Water.—This showed that water obtained from the bores at Bowling Green and Jellicoe Streets was good, but that near the Mission Hall showed traces of pollution. Water Supply.—A petition signed by 100 ratepayers was read, protesting against the water scheme as proposed by the board. An offer by the Papakura Town Board to supply at Manurewa town boundary water at 9d per 1000 gallons was received. A report from the Health Department stated that copious rains having fallen lately in the district, the urgent necessity now no longer existed and that a poll of ratepayers would be necessary. Mr. Pegler stated that this reply from the Board of Health was one more temporary setback to the progress of the district. He had no desire to discuss the methods adopted by the. opposition, which would all be ventilated! in public at a later data. '