LOCAL BODIES.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 73, 27 March 1935, Page 9

LOCAL BODIES.

MOUNT ROSKILL ROAD BOARD. A meeting of the Mount Roskill Road Board was held last night, Mr. C. A. McCullough presiding. Municipal Buildings.—The board's application to the Government Loans Board for permission to raise a loan for the erection of municipal buildings has been referred back to the board for more information. Swimming Baths.—The Finance Committee advised that any prospect of the proposed swimming baths going forward hinged entirely on the board being able to use water in the original springs in the Three Kings reserve. It was decided that the board should submit a sample of the water to the Government analyst for a report as to its suitability for the purpose. Conference.—The chairman and Messrs. J. Donald and W. H. Thomas were appointed to represent the board at a conference of local bodies interested at One Tree Hill, re the nomination of a candidate for the Auckland Hospital Board. Proposed Morgue.—ln reply to a request from the Health Department asking the board to reconsider its decision not to participate in the erection of a morgue at Onelnmga, the chairman gave notice to rescind the resolution at the next meeting of the board. Old Age Pensions.—The board declined to support the Birkenhead Borough Council with regard to the introduction of a system of reciprocal old age pensions between Great Britain and New Zealand. Government Grant Prospect.—Mr. W. J. Jordan, M.P., intimated that there is a prospect that local bodies may receive a direct grant from the Government in respect of properties which have reverted to the Crown as mortgagee. Resident Constable.—The chairman reported that, after interviewing the Commissioner of Police, he could see no hope of an immediate appointment of a resident constable in Mount Roskill.

PAPAKURA TOWN BOARD

The Papukura Town Board met last evening, Mr. H. E. McEntee presiding. Tennis Club Requests.—An application from the Papakura Tennis Club to plant a shelter hedge round the courts en the Queen Street and Wood Street sides, using No. 5 scheme labour, was granted subject to relief workers being available. Relief Workers' Wages.—The secretary of the Franklin Relief Workers' complained in a letter to the board that, as Franklin workers were being paid 12/G a day, 11/ per day paid by the Papakura Town Board was setting a bad example to other local bodies, as 12/B was little enough. The board decided to reply that 11/ was the Main Highway Board's rate of wages with the tax included, and the board's decision could be taken as final. League Football Requests.—A letter from the Papakura Rugby League Club asked for permission to play on Prince Edward Park this season. The question of rent was referred to the finance committee to investigate, together with a proposal to charge 1/ admission on four daysduring the season. Bowling Club.—The chairman of the reserves committee reported that he and his colleagues had met representatives of the Bowling Club, who requested that the area of the Village Green, comprising frontage on Elliott Street and 145 feet back, be set apart for two greens facing Elliott Street in terrace formation. The club propose a tenure of 21 years with right of renewal. Mr. Weir sail the board should first adopt a general mound plan, and two years hence would be time enough to talk about tenure. It waf decided that negotiations should be continued at the next meeting of the board. Fire Board Requirements.—The superintendent of the Papakura Fire Brigndreported that an inspection of the newly altered picture theatre revealed that there was only one exit from the top floor, the second exit being provided part way down the stairs. After considerable discussion it was decided that the question be referred to the Health and Dangerous Goods Departments. A request for a plan setting out the alterations to the theatre, to be submitted to the next meeting wa> approved.

MANUREWA TOWN BOARD. The fortnightly meeting of the board was held in the Town Hall last iujrht, Mr. Cox being in the chair. Station Road. —It was decided to accept the offer of the Auckland Asphalt Company to supply free 100 gallons of their bitumen emulsion, and to lay same as far as the quantity would extend as a teet of surfacing. Urgent Works.—Engineers' estimates for various urgent works were received and j fully discussed, and it was decided to apply to the Unemployment Board for a subsidy to enable these works to be undertaken, as the works in question were really necessary, some of the roads and footpaths being in a deplorable condition. Lupton Memorial Park.—ln reference to a request received that this reserve be cleared up and made fit for children to play there, it was pointed out that the park was under the jurisdiction of the Manurewa School Committee. Extra Street Lighting.—lt was mentioned that a light at the junction of Hill and Claude Roads was badly required, and also further lighting of Alfriston Iload was desirable. Cycling on Footpaths.—The foreman, Mr. Robert Forbes, was granted authority to enable him to enforce the board's by-laws. Anzac Day Services.—lt was decided to hold a meeting next Mo'idny n'srht to arrange matters for this and to ask representatives of the Churches, R.S.A. and Town Band to be present to draw up a suitable .plan to be followed on Anzac Day. GLEN EDEN TOWN BOARD. At the ordinary meeting of the Glen Eden Town Board, Air. A. J. Routley presiding, it was, decided to write to the Prime Minister supporting the Birkenhead Borough Council's suggestion that the introduction of the system of rcuprocal old age pensions between Gloat Britain and New Zealand should be b. ought beforp the British Government O'i th-3 Primp Minister's forthcoming visit to England. Building Proposal.—A resolution that the board withhold any action regarding new building until ratepayers were consulted was received by the board. As the resolution was passed at a meeting attended by only 18 ratepayers, the board decided to proceed with the prei niivary re-building steps and to advise that a public meeting would be called on petition signed by the requisite numb.-- of ratepayers. Mr. A. C Marshall was appointed architect for building and was instructed to prepare plans, specifications and estimates of the design. PAPATOETOE TOWN BOARD. The Papntoetoe Town Board,met last evening, the chairman, Mr. W. J. Nicholson, presiding. Street Collections. —It was decided- to d'ecliue permission to the Community Sunshine Association to hold a street collection in Papatoetoe, and to donate a guinea to the association's funds. Vandalism on Reserves.—A report was read that four shrubs had been removed from the park, and it was decided to notify the local constable of the low. Several iron bolte and fish plates were also found ou the recreation reserve, placed, presumably, in the wu\> of the board's new motor mower. The board decided to enlist the help of the sehooi children in keeping the ground clean of obstructions. War Museum Levy.—The chairman pointed out that it wae of interest to note that the Papatoetoe Town Board area wae rated on a population of 2220 for the Municipal AVar Museum maintenance levy.