PUBLIC ABATTOIRS.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 115, 25 May 1901, Page 3

PUBLIC ABATTOIRS.

DISCUSSED* BY- BOROUGH COUNCIL. A committee meeting of the Borough Council was held on Thursday evening in connection with the proposed abattoirs and Borough leases. There was a full attendance. The following letter was received from'Mr F. J. Shelton in regard to abattoirs : —“ Understanding that you are desirous of establishing an abattoir for the Borough, I am willing to undertake the business for you in accordance with the Slaughtering and Inspection Act of 1900, more especially referred to in clause 15. I am in a position to commence

operations on July Ist, of this Year, so that if your Council is willing to take advantage of the Act and my offer, you will be in a position to do so. I would point out that there is bqt little time to be lost in order to get through the necessary preliminaries. I am willing to meet your Committee at the earliest opportunity and learn the requirements for abattoirs, and after hearing same to state to you the terms on which I would undertake the business.” A general discussion followed. It was the opinion of the meeting that Mr Shelton’s offer should be accepted, provided suitable terms could be arranged. It was mentioned that Messrs Nelson Bros, could not undertake the work. Cr Jones thought that the Gisborne Freezing Works might bo suitable at the

present time, provided terms could be arranged, but later a place would have to bo obtained suitable for tho country as well as the town.

Cr Kennedy said that the greatest difficulty would ho to get a suitable site. They had tried before, and been unsuccessful. He was in.favor of Mr Shelton’s offer being considered.

Cr Bright pointed out that they would save inspection fees by having the abattoirs at one of tho freezing works. Cr Hepburn said that Mr Gilruth had recommended Mr Maynard’s place, as the best of tho sites offered, but of course

suitable buildings . would have to be

erected. Cr Morrison thought tho Council should consider the country butchers, and they had t<s bo satisfied. Cr Miller: I take it that wo are not hero to consider the country butchers, but to consider the town.

Cr Morrison: We have to consider both town and country. Cr Miller : Wo have quite enough to do to look after tho town for the next two years.

Cr Jones proposed that a committee should bo appointed to confer with Mr Shelton and the butchers, with regard to terms, tho committee to consist of Crs Kennedy, Hepburn,Lysnar, and Whinray. This course was adopted, tho committee to report as early as possible. IJOROUGH LEASES.

Discussion took place with regard to a number of borough leases which are about to expire, and in regard to which compensation for improvements has to bo paid. Tho Mayor suggestod that the Council should let the sections with buildings on a yearly tenancy, and dispose of the leases for those without buildings in the ordi-

nary manner. Cr Miller thought that certain sections should *be retained by the Council as grazing paddocks for their. horses. They should no longer keep horses in the Recreation ground, as there had been numerous complaints from women and children who were unable to walkthrough tho grounds. Cr Bright said tho leases should be put up for sale, charged with the improve-

ments upon thorn. A committee was appointed to inspect ;hc sections and buildings and report to ;hc Council at its next meeting.