FOR THE COUNCIL

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 92, 21 April 1925, Page 8

FOR THE COUNCIL

LEAGUE CANDIDATES AT : WIRAMAR „ . .

In support of the candidature of Messrs. J. Aston, , P. Meadowcroft, H. A., . Huggins, M. T. Bourke, B. G. H. Burn, and G. A. Troup, a meeting was held :'in St. Aidan's Church Hall, Miramar, last evening. Mr. S«. ;M. Stone, presided over a fair attendance. 'The address given by" the Mayoral-candidate, Mr. G-.8. Norjvood, is reported above. ..'. :•.:■ Mr. Bour'ke .said .he had,been associa■ted with five'-ltfca},bQdies, and" if returned his position onthe council would.not him unprepared or inexperienced in "so far as administrative matters were concerned. He strongly advocated the establishment of playing; areasj'tor- children. He would be prudent'ln'; regard to sanctioning further • expenditure 6n; tramway extension, in view of the' expanding competition of bus services. ;lii regard to the promise made by the present Mayor to supply a playing ■ area ,to Miramar in substitution for the area iwhich had been taken away, Mr. Bourke eaid that he would do his best to meet this need; . . _ Mr. Huggins spoke chiefly of the financial aspect of the city's affairs. He was firmly.-of r opinion that greater^ co-ordina-tion 3ivjis^ufßied .-between city departments. He would strenuously oppose any attempt to increase the rates. .-■' ■ Councillor Burn advised support, for the reading loan. He was "out %r the interests of the city as a whole. A vote of confidence' Svas' accorded the Candidates. " : .

; OUT OP ALL SEASON. < J Speaking at Lyall Bay, Mr. J. D. j Siovwright (independent candidate for - the couucil)-said that-rates-had-increas- ., ed*b*eyOnd'a'll reasonableness dining the past four., jyearsr These increases had -. amoniited-t-o £80;000 per annum] and the' .. total increases during the past four years 1 amounted t0'£330,000. The ratepayers I -were not.-: told > where ' the money went, ti but this they.were-entitled to know. On - the motion of Mr. M. Howard, seconded by Mr. L. H. Allen, a vote of thanks and I confidence was carried by acclamation.

; ME. J. CASTLE AT NEWTOWNv AVflS* fprfcy electors attended an address- by Mr. John Castle (independent . candidate for the City Council), at the ; .Victoria Hall, Newtown, last evening ; Mr.--W.-A:- Worth presided. Mr: Castle stressed his 38 years' interest in city affairs,' :.gighf years' chairmanship of the .Newtown School, and activities in connection with the city milk supply, when fcxrme.riy ,a councillor, and his desire to rc£. reseut -.that end of the city at the council table. - He desired to effect eco-nonjies-aud' improvements in the present city.-jnuX supply. Access to Roseneath an<?.-«^?.?^ unserved part of Hataitai, an improved supply of fish to the city an investigation- and readjustment of the city's endowments, reserves, and other property,"siore speed- in bringing into use the rendered available by the Orpngqrongo tunnel, making the most ofthe present reserve- at Kent terrace, instead of spending a large sum on a new lay-0ut.... there,, more respectful? treatment of Queen Victoria's statue, a speed up in the electrical change-over .•with an eye to economy if possible, the rounding, of., street corners wherever practicable) the widening and. facing of i „ Constable. ..and JRintoul streets,- ,and. the.TUSea^fdr a full "statement of accounts in regard to the Wellington Zoo, so that credit be given for assets installed against e.xpenditnre, were works and of which.he also spoke in support. Mr: Castle also urged the provision of. rest rooms for., women in the city and*at Newtpwn. 'At the.conclusion of the : address,f,-"ofi .the' motion of. Mr. J. Crewes, -a resolution .tliat! the-.meeting; was"assured;!-that Mr.' Castle was a fit' and proper persons to represent the. electors in that constituency of the. city' was passed-..unanimously. .'.'

;| LABOUR CANDIDATES AT NG-AIO. $ -nAT etinlr „of -^- Persons at .Ngaio M Methodist ■ Hall was presided over by 'v| Mr-. ;T,-.Brmdla' (candidate' for the City V:j; Council)._ -The speakers were Mr. C. -'i H. Chapman (candidate for the Mayor■j alty Harbour . Board, „ and Hospital :.". Board), Mrs. M. Stables (candidate for . the-^couneil-- and -Hospital Board), and .-. Mr. y. Roberta:, (Harßoiir Board and ;.• counciQ. Z T'... T ' " ■-• ■• >■