RATEPAYERS’ ASSOCIATION

Evening Star, Issue 20315, 25 October 1929, Page 13

RATEPAYERS’ ASSOCIATION

ROSLYK-KAIKORAI The monthly meeting of tho RoslynKaikorai Ratepayers' Association was held last evening. Mr B. L. Ritchie presided over a largo attendance of members. Correspondence was received from the town clerk stating that the council had decided that various works applied for by the association would bo carried out when the money was available.—Noted Tho Chairman reviewed different, works proceeding throughout tho district. and satisfaction was expressed that many of them, when completed, would add considerably to the convenience of the residents. The baths were being renovated by the council in preparation for tho opening next month under the supervision of Captain Moffatt. These were proving a great boon to the district, and were increasing, in popularity every year. A good job had been made of the widening of Littlehourno road at Mr Morris’s corner, and the removal of « largo telegraph polo from there had greatly improved the visibility. Tho delay in the widening of Highgate and Ross street was commented on, and it was resolved to point out to tho council tho immediate necessity of its coming to a definite arrangement in this connection with the parties concerned. The Jackson-Dalo street connection was discussed at some length, and it was decided that the council be requested to negotiate with the owners in order that this land might bo im proved for the public benefit. The necessity for the cutting and destroying of noxious weeds in various spots adjoining residences was stressed by members, and the secretary was m stmeted to write to tho inspector of noxious weeds requesting him to take action, as these growths of weed would be dangerous in case of fire. The ever-present water question was brought up, and members expressed grave apprehensions as to what might happen if a fire should break out, with the water supply a mere trickle, as at present.