LOCAL & GENERAL

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 12084, 25 October 1933, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL

The municipality -of Singapore has recommended tile acceptance of Japanese tenders for cast iron pipes and other goods in which they undercut British firms.—P.A.

British International Pictures have contracted to exhibit the entire output of Elstroe films in New Zealand by which 2-00 cinemas will show over 50 per cent, of British productions.— Press Assn.

The British Women’s Athletic Association decided to delete the rule restricting distances, following a medical committee’s report that longer races are not harmful to women.

A matter of interest to local bod'es in connection with Native rates is referred to in the report furnished hy Messrs. Bernard and Bui) to the Wai_ kolm County Council in connection with its action against the East Coast Commissioner in the Supreme Court. The solicitors reported that Mr. Justice Blair had upheld Mr. Burnard’s contention that Section 105 of tho Rating Act imposed a duty on U)C East Coast Commissioner to pay rates out of any revenues derived hy him from the property rated, and that R'e council’s remedy was not confined to obtaining a charging order against the property, as contended by the defendant. In the result the council obtained. payment of the full rates unpaid.

'“Further to the inspector’s report re unlicensed vendors supplying milk in tile borough,” intimated the Tow n Clerk (Mr. W. M. Jenkins) in a report to tho Borough Council meeting last evening, “he states that eight new licenses have been taken out during the fortnight making a total of 26 new licenses to date. Two informations have been laid, one for alleged insanitary premises, and one for supplying milk without a license. > Further prosecutions will have to be taken out against milk vendors using bicycles as a. means o* conveyance, without having their names attached to, the cycles.”—The report was adopted.

Some time ago the Borough Council decided to make alterations in tho pipe line across the Tarulieru Diver and this work is now "'el 1 forward. At the council meeting last evening, the engineer (Mr. E. R. Thomas) reported on this matter as follows: “Tho construction of the towers necessary to support the cables, for the suspension of pipes i« now in hand. T'jlve waterworks' staff’, assisted hy men from Scheme 5, have been engaged i ll removing the 12in. cast iron main approaching the river and clearing away trees, shrubs, etc., in addition to forming the roadway approaching the river,’’—The report was adopted.

Writing • to last evening’s meeting of the Borough Council, Mrs. W. M. Jenkins offered to donate a seat forthe Kaiti Hill park.—The letter was received, and it was decided to forward a letter of thanks to the donor.

Another cheque for the Mayor's fund this being one for £l.lO as Gisborne’s share of the profits from the “Better 'rimes’’ are 'union, was received at last evening’s meeting of the - Borough Council. Permission for the Cook County Women’s Guild to hold a cake a nd rose day in a vacant shop in town in December 2, to augment .the Heni Materoa Home funds, was granted by the Borough Council at last evening's meeting.

At last night’s meeting of the Borough Council a letter was read from Gisborne Theatres Ltd., asking for permission to screen pictures on Xmas Day, and stating that it was intended to'show the Biblical masterpiece ‘'King of Kings,” at both the It ego lit and Majestic Theatres- On the motion of the Deputy-Mayor, Cr. It. E>. Maude, the Council decided unanimously to accede to the request. An important development in the erection of the Robinson Memoir,ial Clock Tower, which is to be constructed in Gladstone road between Grey street and Derby street, eventuaed at the Borough Council meeting last evening, when it was decided to accept the tender of Mr H. G- Reynolds for the job*. The com (tract is (for the supply of labor and part material in the erection Of the structure, and the price >was £438 10s.

“During tlie past fortnight,’ stated a report to last evening s meeting of the Borough Council, “advice has been given drivels re the adoption of angle parking. Lines as instructed by the council have been painted on the streets to assist drivers to nark at the correct angle. Special attention was given to lorries carting coal from the s.s. Gabriella on the 16th and 17th inst. and except in three cases, where warnings were issued, everything was in order. Actions were taken in two cases for breaches of by-laws and one under the Heavy Motor Vehicles Registrations during tlie fortnight. Licenses were issued ns follows: Motor drive's' 36 (Issued to date 1876'. heavy traffic 19 (231). motor delivery lorries 10 (100), private carts 1 (69).” —The report was adopted.

The Gisborne Publicity League, in a letter road to the Borough Council last night stated that it was intended to hold a carnival on the visit- of H.M.S. Diomede to Gisborne, and asked if the Council would issue an invitation to all spo'ts bodies, clubs, etc., to assist in the project. The Deputy-Mayor, Cr. 11. E. Maude, who presided, said it was intended to got into touch with all clubs, sports bodies. etc., on the occasion of t : 'o visit of both thc H.M.S. Labui'nan and H.M.S. Diomede, and on His motion it was decided to reply that the committee would co-operate with the Publicity League in tlie matter of entertaining both officers and men from tlie warships.

“Tlit* advisory board have given a great deal of consideration to tbe adoption of suitable plans for Plunkct rooms,’’ wrote the Plunket Society to last evening’s meeting ol' the Borough Council, “and are somewhat surprised to receive tile counoil’c criticism. The board would be pleased if the council could indicate more particularly in what respects it Considers the plans submitted are unsuitable. As it is the wish of the society to commence building immediately—an early reply would be appreciated'—' The letter was received, and further discussion was held over till next meeting. On the motion of Cl*. Hall it was decided that in the meantime the engineer should submit plans of the section so as to give an idea of a town hall site, and also sites for the erection of other buildings required