COUNTY COUNCILS

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19668, 11 July 1929, Page 3

COUNTY COUNCILS

1 MALVERN. At the la3t meeting of the Malvern County Council, those present were Crs. Wright (chairman), Cullen, Adams, Hatike, Deans, and Chamberlain. The chairman made reference to the loss Buffered by the district in the death oi Mr 11. Morrieon, eon of Cr. Morrison, and a resolution of eympathj with his parenU was passed. The Main Highways Board askod for the name of the Council's representative on the District Council for the ensuing three years, and the chairman was appointed. The Selwyn County Council telephoned the suggestion that three members from each Council meet an arbitrator to decide the question of upkeep of the boundary bridges over the Selwyn, and Crs. Wright, Deans, and Hawke were appointed to represent MaiTern. Mr Flaville, of Heathcote, had signified his willingness to consider acting as arbitrator. The Railway Department gave authority to take, a. water-raco through its reserve at Hawkins to give additional water supply to Mr S. W. Beatty. The Main Highway* Board drew attention to the awkward angle of a bridge over the main race on the Upper Riocarton-Arthnr'a Pass Main Highway, and an inspection was made by the Council. The engineer submitted plana fo* an improved cnrve at an approximate cost of £3OO, and it w»s resolved to place this amount on the estimates lor the current year. Cra. Adams and Chamberlain reported having attended a conference in Christchurch with reference to the formation of a free ambulance service, and that they were not satisfied with the proposal. It was reported that Bardon's road had sustained serious damage owing to timber carting in wet weather, and the owners of the lorries were written to asking for a meeting on the road to inspect the damage done. As gorse was gaining a hold on a reserve at Kimberlev and one near Charing Cross, it was decided to plant them with pmus insignia during the present season. j in presenting the report of the Works Committee, enumerated the waterraces that had been cleaned and street* shingled. It was decided to ascertain the Board's position with a view to selling one or its sections which was overgrown with gorse, "broom, and blackberry. The Board resold to call tenders for carting 200 cubic yards of face shingle and 100 cubic yards from the County Council's screening plant. On the request of the School Committee, it was decided to lay a pipe in the race opposite the gate leading to the dental clinic. The chairman said that the Board's solicitor had received the plans for the new Town Hall from the Valuation Department, and had forwarded them to the architect. He expected that the architect would have them completed and be ready to meet the Board to finalise matters in a few days, so that tenders could be called for the building. LEESTON. At the monthly meeting of the Leeston School Committee, Mr It. Grant presided. The headmaster's report stated that the roll number was 129, and the average attendance 116. The school had been visited by Mr Webb, instructor in physical training, and by Mr Brown, instructor in agriculture. During the recent inclement weather, the new open-air rooms had proved comfortable, and the health of the pupils was good. The Education Board advised that the laying of concrete around the drinking fountains and basins would be attended to. It was decided that the school gardens should be relaid at the new frontage, and that the matter of a new entrance and drive-way should be taken in hand. On Monday evening, a team of ten players from the Bakaia Chess Club played a match against the Leeston Club, winning by 9 points to 8. Mr T. James, of Brookside. has acquired a farm in the Oxford district and will remove to North Canterbury shortly. , _ ... Mr F. G. Frampton, of Brookside, is attending the annual meeting of the New Zealand Gun Clubs' Association in Hastings as delegate for the Bilesmere, Sprmgston, and Methven Clubs. KIRWEE. At a meeting of those interested in the completion of the Courtenay-Hal-kett power line. Mr Barrs, engineer to the Malvern Electric Power Board, submitted proposals and estimates. The guarantee of £349 was fully assured by the twenty-six people who will use the line.