LOWER HUTT AFFAIRS

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 116, 12 November 1935, Page 4

LOWER HUTT AFFAIRS

BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING The monthly meeting of the Lower Hutt Borough Council was held last evening. Present, Mr. J. W. Andrews and Councillors C. J. Ashton, R. M Russell, P. Dowse, W. B. Rainey W Cole, W. A. F. Hall, J. S. Dallinger," J. Mitchfll, and M. Macaskill. The bylaws committee reported that satisfactory arrangements had been made with the owner of a property whose house had been found to encroach on the street. The bandmaster of the new band reported that the band1 was making steady progress and that on receipt of the uniforms it would make its first public appearance. Five new members were enrolled. : The finance committee reported that the Wellington Diocesan Board was prepared to dedicate land for the widening of Woburn Road between St. James's Hall and the hotel property, and steps were being taken accordingly; and that the Tennis Club was willing to pay £18 additional per annum in consideration of the council erect.ing a pavilion to cost approximately £300. The support of the council was given to a resolution passed by the Timarur Borough Council "that the Mortgage Corporation and other State lending departments be placed on the same basis us every ' other private lender as regards liability for rates." The council was notified that the Loans Board had approved of the conversion of nine loans amounting to £46,090. Persons who have failed to comply 1 with the council's requirements in regard to motor crossings were ordered to be prosecuted. The Lower Hutt Amateur Athletic Club was granted the use of the recreation ground and the pavilion for training purposes during the season, on. certain conditions, for £5 ss. The Waiwhetu Scouts were also, under certain conditions, granted the use of the Bell Park pavilion when not required by cricketers. In response to representations made by the Chamber of Commerce the council decided to spend £8 in providing better lighting in High Street at Christmas and Easter. The council decided in conjunction with the Gas ; Board to secure a sixchain scale map of the borough from the Lands and Survey. Department. The total cost is to be £120. The purchase of a new truck was approved by the council after a return had been read showing that the old truck had saved the council in two years some £1300. The annual report of the Fire Brigade showed that there had been eighty-three musters during the year as follows:—Property fires 18, Grass or gorse fires 14, false alarms 12, chimney fires 4, and practice meetings 35. In addition 12 other calls of some of the members of the brigade only had been made. The efficiency of the brigade had been well maintained, and the plant and appliances were in good order, reflecting credit on the stationkeep sr and his assistant. | REPORT OX FLOODING. The engineer, Mr. R. F. Mainland, reported that during the recent storm, owing to a flood gate being out of action, some flooding took place in Randwick Crescent and Randwick Road, and that St. Albans Avenue had suffered temporary flooding through a washout in a culvert passing through the stop bank. Councillor Dowse considered that some remedy should be found to keep the district immune at such times. The Mayor and Councillor J. Mitchell pointed out that the river was patrolled by a team of men, but that it was not always possible to prevent temporary trouble. A flood gate could be held back by a few twigs. The question of a light at the bus stop on the Main Road near Te Mome Street was reintroduced by Councillor Hall, and Councillor Macaskill emphasised the need of additional lights in the business portion of the town. The Mayor replied that there were many places in the borough that needed lighting more than those mentioned. It was hoped next year to restore street lights which had been cut out, but at present the finances would not allow of a greater expenditure. During October 28 buildings were erected valued at £19,651 as against 23 valued at £10,877 in October, 1934. In reply to Councillor Dowse the Mayor said that work on Woburn Road would be resumed as soon as the weather improved.