SIGN Of KIWI

Press, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 26748, 4 June 1952, Page 6

SIGN Of KIWI

' , * ——- COUNCIL TO PROCEED ' WITH PLAN RECENT CRITICISM TO re disregarded, S"gS ployee I fn W^r 6 ‘e d^ el th n e g hillside remeeting the council s ?*n was “fSil’SSfftt th. decision to invjtigate the raising of funds for the sa/STSeA's® ment was received from the Canterbury Junior Chamber of . C °"’ n l®^ c n t last evening’s meeting of counc l. Cr. Mary McLean suggested that attention should be given the Sign of the Takahe before the other joo was undertaken. The building was leaking “n places and was very draughty, she “He did not think the City Council had gone far enough in its scheme for restoration, but invested councils should state firmly their attitude and the extent of their financial support, said Cr. L. G. Amos. P The Heathcote County Council had shown its position by serving notice on the City Council about amenities at the Victoria Park tearooms, said Cr. C. D. W. L. Sheppard Perhaps someone now appreciated. the health requirements and difficulties on the hills. , . ... The council should go ahead with its scheme, which allowed for extensions if some arrangement was reached, said Cr. M. B. Howard, M P., chairman of the reserves committee. In the meantime there should be no waiting for action about the finance appeal, or there would be further deterioration of the building at the Sign of the Kiwi.