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Press, Volume XXXV, Issue 4958, 4 July 1881, Page 3

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The regular monthly meeting took place at the Board's office, Baleairn, on Friday, the let July. Present—Messrs Enior (chairman), Bruere, Coleman, Bristow, and Mathers. It was resolved for the future that payment for one-horse dray and man be 9a per day ; twohorse dray and man, 12s per day. Resolved —"That specifications for twelve monthe , maintenance be drawn for the' following roads, tenders to be in by Monday, 11th, at noon : —Ashley to Lsithfield, Amberley to Broomfield, Marehman's road, Ashley to South Kowai." Tenders were opened for contract 93, Bowman's road, and that of W. J. Hanna for £20 15s accepted. J". Smith I was appointed cattle ranger, and both rangers i were authorised to summon all owners of unregistered dogs. The following persons interviewed the Board:— Mr Ash worth was allowed twelve planks and three stringers to construct bridge on his property near Dampier's road, on condition that the publio were allowed the use of it at all times. Mr Topp—The Board agreed to pay half-cost of clearing ditch, if applicant contributed the other half. It was deoided that Mr Mather snd the surveyor inapeot the ground. Mr Hanneman was allowed four pipes for road drain at his gate. Mr King complained of the want of proteotive works near Mβ property on the Kowai. Decided that the chairman and some cf the members inspect the ground. The following correspondence was opened:—Oapt. Parsons complaining of the Waipara approach at Darnley, and growth of gorse on road leading from North road to Darnley. Mr Coleman and the surveyor to visit the spot. From Mr Greenwood, complaining of the bad state of the approach to Waipara, also the bridge approaches. The work to be tendered for by Monday, 11th met. From Mr Sitehie, threatening to sue for damages to his fence oansed by water. Surveyor to repair the damages, and Mr l>. Boyce to t>e written to to remove any obstruction caused by him to the natural watercourses. From Mr Broad* foot, asking for repairs to ditohes. Surveyor to attend to it. From Mr Mather, complain* ing of the want of communication between Cameron's corner and the island. Surveyor authorised to expend £5 apon it. From Benn end Co., re erecting yards for pound. Offer not acceded to. From agent Union Bank, Sefton, returning bonds. Surveyor was instructed to obtain blank deposit forms as soon as possible. The thanks of the Board were voted to Mr A. McDonald for his valuable suggestion re constructing pipes out of concrete. From Mr Oroft, complaining of stagnant water under oulvert near his house. Surveyor to see it attended to. From Mr Brodie, conveying his offer re purchase of road diversion near hie home. Resolved that the matter stand over until Monday, 11th insfc. The surveyor was instructed to apply to Mr Helmore for back rates as agent for I" r Kennaway. Instructions were gives to cue for all outstanding rates. Gorge—Those who have been served with notices and failed to comply within the month, given to be considered on Monday, 11th met. Ashley Boundary — Tracing from Chief Surveyor to be acknowledged. Dick's road—'The surveyor and Messrs Mathers and Hanna to visit and ascertain requirements. Mr Gorrie, contractor, to be written to to proceed with his contract for widening O'Neil's embankment at once. Cornell's corner, Terrace road—Culvert to be made safe either by extra filling or fencing. The drainage opposite Mr Luton's, Amberley, to be attended to. McNamara's culvert to be repaired. Messrs MoNaught and Lough's subscription towards cleaning out raoe course ditches to be acknowledged, aud the work done by tender. Stone crossings at Amos and Greeney's to be constructed. Messrs Staoe, Gibb, and McLean to be written to requesting them to dear out their part of the drain, Loithfield. The railway authorities to be written to re stoppage of water at the bridge, half-way between Sefton and Baloairn. The pay sheet, £172 15s lid, was passed. The receipts were £66 12j 9d.