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nhuninated Signs
The new illuminated “no right turn” signs used for the one-way street system were very good, but those at the Gloucester Street-Colombo Street intersection merged with the background, Mr E. R. Casbolt told the council of the Automobile Association (Canterbury) last evening. It was decided it should be suggested to the Christchurch City Council that the new illuminated signs be used at other intersections as well.
Blenheim Message The Blenheim Borough Council decided to send a message of .congratulation to the Apollo astronauts on their moon landing, aiid to invite them to visit Blenheim whenever they are in New Zealand. The council will also consider renaming the R.S.A. car 'park Apollo Place.— (P-A.)
Joint Meeting When the Heathcote County Council last evening discussed the Local Government Commission’s request for its views on a North Canterbury area scheme, it was decided to invite members of the Akaroa. Mount Herbert, and Wairewa county councils and the Lyttelton Borough Council to meet Heathcote on a date to be arranged to discuss matters of mutual interest.
Trailer Ban A Ministry of Transport proposal to prohibit the parking of a trailer on any road for any continuous period exceeding seven days was supported by the council of thO Automobile Association (Canterbury) last evening on the recommendation of the national motoring and traffic committee.
Hospital Meeting The North Canterbury Hosi pital Board received word from the Health Department on Wednesday that the Hospi- ; tai Advisory Council would i meet within the next few weeks. Among the topics to ; be discussed will be the future iof spinal-injury units—a ques- > tion which the North Canter- ! bury board is waiting to have i resolved. Dr L. C. L. Averill, • the board’s chairman, said ■ yesterday that in view of the i advice that the meeting was I to be held, it would now be ’ unnecessary for the board to i press the Health Department for a meeting.
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Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32049, 25 July 1969, Page 12
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