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Evening Post, Volume XCVII, Issue 33, 10 February 1919, Page 2

The decision of the Auckland City Engineer to send its engineer (Mr 'Bush) abroad was not. unanimous. -Councillor ■E. Davis objected to the proposal on the grounds that he considered the Engineer could not get any information regarding road-making on the trip that he was not now aware of, and could get by mail. Further, the* absence of the Engineer would entail a considerable . delay in proceeding with, the street improvement scheme which it was proposed to enter on immediately. Councillor H. N. Bagnall also criticised the proposal, partly on the ground that there was an important street-making programme immediately before the council, and partly because he felt that the tour would not bo likely to change the engineer's ideas of- road-making. Councillors G. Knight, .). F. H risking, and P. J. Nerheny replied to the effect that it was the very fact the council was on the eve of important street works made .it advantageous, to the city to have their engineer come'to the work fresh from a study of tin; world's latest methods. "There's au ocean of wisdom required for road-mak-ing." declared Mr. Nerheny, in concluding' a criticism of the opposition councillors' opinions.