RIVER BOARD-

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7358, 10 July 1889, Page 6

RIVER BOARD-

An ordinary monthly meeting of the South Waiinakariri River Board was held at 2 p.m. yesterday, when there were present Messrs W. Boag (Chairman), Perynmu, H. Crooks, P. Hill, T R. W. England, C. F. Money, said orders had been given L-. many willows and poplars as po to replace the dead Pinus in« silver poplars. The Overseer under date July Bth, that there . no floods in the river daring •" month. The men had been willows and poplars between N the new embankment. The cost ing during the month had been £ It would take £100 more to fli. he planting from No. 9 down to No. 141 / akment, including the 1200 pines tha .icy bad on hand. He would like to knc how much money the Board intended *■ jpend on planting this season, as t , work ought to be finished before the next meeting of the Board. Mr Jeal explained to the Board that it would be useless to replace the dead pines with others. It was better to put willows in. The £100 required would be principally for labor. Mr Perynan moved—"That the Overseer be empowered to spend £50 more in planting-." Mr England seconded the motion, and suggested that tenders should be called for about £40 worth of the work, as he was satisfied that .£lO could be saved in this way. It was decided that tenders be invited from the men now at work on the planting, and the Works Committee were empowered to accept one. Mr feryman said that the absence of floods should not lull the Board into inactivity. He was no alarmist, but floods were occurring in other parts of the colonies, and in the event of a large flood there was no hiding the fact that Chriatchurch would be in danger. Aβ conservators they should not be taken unawares, and caught asleep, as were the inhabitants of Johnsonville. The weak spot on the river bank was about 400 ft above Christchurch. The Chairman said that the overseer should be instructed to keep a sharp look out, and report anything at all necessary. Mr Peryman said he did not want 'to reflect on the past actions of the Board. The Chairman said he knew every member was anxious for the safety of the district. Mr England agreed with Mr Pervman, and pointed oat that there was a weak spot near Yaldhurst. After some further discussion, it was decided, on the motion of Mr Peryroan, that the Overseer bring up a report and specifications on the work necessary at Stevenson's and Yaldhurst. Mr Oakley applied for leave to cut down some blueguin trees that had died away during the dry weather in summer time. It was decided that the trees be cut down and used by the Board foi fencing purposes. It was decided to advise the City Council to close the Board's rate account, and the thanks of the Board were accorded for the manner in which the rate had been ! collected. Accounts to the amount of £125 as 9d were passed for payment and [ the Board adjourned.