REEFTON NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 27 February 1925, Page 2

REEFTON NOTES.

COUNTY COUNCIL. (Our Own Correspondent.) Al the monthly meeting of the Iriangahua. County Council, there wore present: Messrs Bell (chair), Auld, Wilson, Blackaddei; Byrne, O’Rogan and Carroll. Before commencing business, the Chairman, and members extended a hearty welcome to the new member for Maruia. Springs Riding, Cr. W. Blackodder. On the motion of Crs Carroll and Auld, it was resolved that Cr Blackadder be voted Hie sum of £3 for travelling expenses, per meeting.. From J. White notifying sale of property, and asking amendment, to R. Rolls.—Request granted. From Mining Registrar reporting no residence sites wore registered during January. From Town Clerk, 'Greymouth, re the removal from Greymouth of the Traffic Manager and Railway Workshops.—Resolved to protest against removals: also against the coal importations. From Health Inspector notifying case of infectious disease.—Received. From Consolidated oGldfields of New Zealand on matter of refund of part of license fee paid on motor ear.—Referred to County collector. From. Isaac Patterson forwarding copy of application for water race, T. S. and J. H. Roberts, Murray Creek.— Referred to Engineer. From Mines Department advising reduction in rents on sundry mining priv-> i I eges.—Recei ved. From same re North Blackwater Alines Ltd.; also respecting application by Boatmans Consolidated Gold Mines Ltd (in liquidation) io treat rent as irrecoverable; also re letter as to Hu-karere-Blackwater road extension. From Commissioner of Crown Lands forwarding Schedule for expenditure of “Thirds” to 31/12/24; £2O 5/-.— Approved. From Secretary Fire Brigade advising that Mr C. Coxall has been elected Captain of the Brigade and asking for a grant of £24 towards the Brigade’s expenses to Christchurch. —Resolved on motion of Crs Carroll and Auld to vote £l2, regretting the full amount asked could not he given. There was a division on the motion, viz.. For. Crs Auld (ERegan. Blncknd<Ter, Byrne and Carroll: Against: Crs Watson and Bell. Tn reply to a request, it was decided on the motion of Messrs Crs O’Regan and Byrne to grant £5 to the, A. and P. Association when funds are available. The Minister of Public Works, and Mr Hudson, M.P., made application for a grant for Maruia Road, and the latter re improvements to the hot springs, and the Minister’s letter to Mr Hudson was read re road from Springs Junction to Maruia Springs. The Resident Engineer advised that arrangements are being made to have the work put in hand at once. The Resident Engineer. Public Works Department', wrote stating Mai Mai Road is receiving attention; also asking that County Engineer prepare estimate of cost for tarring and sanding Little Grey Bridge lit Mawhoralti. and also Snowy Creek Bridge.— Received and resolved Unit tin' Engineer supply the estimate asked. From Chairman, No 12 Council Main Highways, stating repairs will he mode to Reefton Traffic Bridge as far as funds will allow; also from Main Highwavs Board Chairman re assistance towards the cost of maintenance of main highways; also re experimcnl.nl roads. —Resolved on the motion of Crs O’Revan and Watson to reply that the Council is considering the matter of experimental roads. From Minos Department re erosion at Quinn's ITukuwai Road, stating 1.0 further assistance beyond n subsidy ol ■£so, £1 for £1 is available lor the Bink From r. -I. Higgins 1 ' 1 ‘ Brown Creek Tramway proposal, also from County Solicitor, on same matter. —Resolved that Mr Higgins bo advis(•<l to consult his solicitor re tramwax right, and that Mr Betts be informed the Council cannot vary the conditions governing the existing license. Prom .1. .1. O’Regan asking for repairs to old Landing, Creek Track--Held over till after March 31 . Prom Messrs Rowe and Jones re road between sections 33 and 36, Block XII Inangahua, S.D. —Referred to Engineer for a report. From N. Thompson, Rotokohu, u 1 railway crossing leading to his land— Held over till after March 31From Miss Cohen asking attention to Right of Way tit rear of her premises. Also from Mrs Allen asking attention to Ranft Street.—Resolved that the Engineer inspect these places and •effect repairs. From County Solicitor forwarding condemnation certificate for building at Waiuta. —Resolved that a demolition order be issued to tin* owner ox the premises. Prom same re Ferry Reserve, Inangahua, Junction; also re cattle stops at Mawheraiti. ■- Resolved Io forward a copy of the solicitor’s letter re cattle stops to the Farmers’ Union at l.kamatua. Crs O'Regan ami. Byrne moved that Mr Boden be appointed examiner of applicants for drivers’ licenses for mo- . vehicles —Carried., Resolved on the motion of Crs O‘Regan and Carroll that £22 be paid Mrs Murray, subject to mortgagee agreeing to transfer to the Council land at Hiuau needed to give access to new bridge. From A.D. Marsden asking for an ,

increase in his price for road to Byrne. Bros, and Somerville —Resolved that Mr Marsden bo informed that his contract must, ho completed at once at the prico accepted, otherwise his deposit will bo forfeited, and the contract terminated. From Chairman Main Highways Cgur cil, copy of circular from Chairman of Main Highways Bo:nal on matter of specifications etc. —Referred t.o the l-in gineor. Mr Hudson, M. I’., advised that Sir James Parr would pass through lb • f.ton on Friday. .Prom Rifle Club asking for repairs to the approach to the rifle range — Referred to the Engineer. Cr Carroll moved that, the Defence Department be asked to provide a grant for tin* approach to Ihe rill' range. Cr Blackadder seconded and 111 ■ mot ion was carried. Notices were received of several ob jections to th,, mining revaluations. 'l'he various monthly reports wore received . .Resolved on I h,> motion of Cr (> -Regan an,] the Chairman that a. copy <• the conditions re ferry reserve road bo sent to the Public Works Depariment. it was decided to write a certain resident asking compliance willi byela w. liesolv|<l on the motion of Crs Car-l-oil ami Auld that the L.nginoer see. th estreets are left by the I’ubli Works Department in good order when i the ’eh'phooe svstem is being rem'wI (hi the motion of Crs O’Regau and Carrell it was deci:*'! . sk the Railway Department to run a daily sei • ' i‘-<‘ to inangahua Junction. Mr A. Douglas interviewed the ('ouhcil respecting access 1 o his land, asking the Council to provide him with a road. —Resolved on the motion of Crs Auld and Carroll that the Engineer be instructed to make a survey of The route proposed by Mr Douglas, web a view to making a road giving him aucoss. On Crs Carroll and Auld’s motion, it was decided to decdare March 6 an I 7 public, holidays. It was decided at the instance of Cr Watson and Carvol I that Mr Hudson, M.P., be written to respecting a grant for Menzies’ bridge. The Engineer was instructed, on Hie motion of Crs Watson ami Auld to havp Garvey’s ('reek bridge re-decked. < 'rs Bell and O’Rcgt'U moved that authority be asked for the suspension bridge at .Rotokohu Andrews’ property. —Carried. <'r Blackadder moved that the Engineer be instructed io spend up io £5 in road repairs near Walker’s P-oldock —Cr Watson seconded and llu motion was carried. Crs Byruo and Auld moved that the trees on the Blackwater to i-hg Rivur Track be cteared. also that be repaired at WaiiPa —G.-imA d. Cr Carroll moved ilia’ Mr Hudson. M.P., be asked to e.x'nedj,. the gr-mt for river erosion near the Hospiini. •'r Auld seconded and the motion w.i.- <■:■!■- ried. On Hie motion of Crs Blaekndder and ( arroll the Muruia Rond Surfaceman, was instructed i () .-itlend l<> the water tables on the Rahn Saddle. The Engineer, on the moiii-n of Cr Auld ami the Chairman, was directotl Io (-ol down all work until iMureh I . It was resolved on the moi ion of 1 rs O’l-Legan ami Byrne that the ‘‘hairman, Cr (‘arroll and the County < .-rk interview the* Bank manager. It was decided on the motion of Cr Byrne and the Chairman that J. Foster's lease be renewed for three years. The financial statement as at Eeb.uary 25 was as follows:—Bank overdraft £213 13s 8d; cheques outstanding L_’_'2 2s fid; accounts to pass, gcneril, £391 14s Hd; hospital, £135 His: grants £2o() 4s Id. overdraft £llB3 ]J S sd. HOSPITAL BOA lUD. The meeting of the Hospitable and Charitable Aid Board was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesdav evening Feb. 25th at 7.;i() p . m . Present;—Messrs Fagan, (chair) Watson, Auld, 0 Began, McEnroe, Sea-wright, Paine. I'roin North Canterbury re fresh air home for children suffering- from tuberculosis. From Matron Greaves, Waiuta, re patients sent by car to Reefton. !• roin several persons, drawing attention to a man at the Maruia Springs in a destitute condition. From the person in question askingfor pecuniary assistance. The chairman reported giving assistance and his action was endorsed by the board. From Dr. Baird re a local resident's sori. A Big Kiver resident enclosed a cheque off account. From Dr. Valintine re fees owing by Maori patients. From a Waiuta resident asking for assistance. Mr Paine moved that, the sum of 30s per week be granted by way of assistance. Mr. Irvine seconded. Carried. From Department of Health re inpatients at Sanatorium. From M. Bell regretting her not accepting position of sister at hospital. From J. Bwyer r<- contributions From Westland Hospital Board re paitients in the hospital, and enclosing account for 1 £216. The Chainman moved that the board agrees to waive clause 72 of the Act in regard to the Westland Hospital patients in this district. Mr MeTnroe secondccl. Carried. From secretary, Wallace Hospital Board, repealing Clause 72 of the Hospital Act, and asking support

for s am.e Mr Paine moved that a ! reply be sent that this Board is in agreement with the suggested re- I pealing of Clause 72, and that the | Coast Members of Parliament bo ask- 1 ed to support same. Mr O’Rogan seconded. Carried. From J. Rodden, \V:duta i-uchLsint- '• copy of an agreement with Dr ( liukli and Medical Association. From Reefton Jockey Club, asking ’ for a trained nurse to accompany the ambulance on race days. Mr M<Tnroo moved that the request be granted if approved by Medical Superintendent and Matron. Mr Senwrigbt seconded. Carried. From Matron Greaves, enclosing list- of requirements, and accounts for Waiuta. It was resolved the mat tribe left in the bands of the Town Committee. From J. Rodden enclosing a cheque for £37 10s and asking for a residence for the porter at Waiutai to be completed. Mr Mclnroe moved that the chairman and the secretary attend to same. Mr Paine seconded. Carried. Mr Auld moved that the agreement with- Dr. Conlon and Iho Board be signed by two members of the Board. Mr Seawright seconded.—Carried. Applications for sister were received as follows: A. M. Morrison, W<4 lington; A. Ross, 1 nvereargiJl; AL E. Scott, Auckland; L. Buck well, Tanina ranui; M. E. Anderson, Dunedin: Mr Mclnroe moved that Sister Anderson be appointed Io the position. Air Watson seconded?—Carried. The following applications for pro i bationers were received: Agnes Harrison Denniston; Miss L. Brown. Hokitika; V. Mori, Reef ton: Mr Sea w rigid moved that Miss Mori and Miss Brown be appointed to the vacancies. Mr O’.Regan seconded.—Carried. It was decided to write off accounts owing by a number of persons who had been inmafes of the Hospital, and are unable 1o pay same. From Health Depart lucid re annual 1 returns and capital levy. Mr Watson moved that the capital levy in the County Council for this year he waiv cd. The Chairman seconded.—Carried. Air O’Regan moved that the recounts, as read, be passed for payment. Air Watson seconded. —Carrincd. Reefton Accounts: — Pecuniary Assistance £3O. (’arroll and O’Brien £6 7/-, Pay Sheet £136 38/4. Health Department £34 2/-. Ota go Board £4, North Canterbury Board £1 16/6, Gibbs Motor Service £3 .3/6, AfeAlalion and T.ee £5 6/6, Af. Dunn 14/3. S. Healy £ll 10/-, R- Loehore 116 6/-, H. Wicken 17/3. Burley ami : Co., £1 4/-, G. E. Hubbard £3 1/3. “Lyttelton Times” 10/-. “Argus” Co. 12/6 w Blundell Bros. 10/-, “Inangahua Times” 12/6. Electric Light Co. £l4 19/-, L. Dawson .10/-, T. Toy £1 5/-, R. Pattersen £6 S/-, AVills and < £1 12/3, Harold Bros. £65 5/.10. .1 Dick and Sons £22 4/2, F. Harwood £l4 6/11, Bolytho Bros. £2 5/6, G. Perotti £2 9/9, “Herald” £2 5/6. Wanganui “Chronicle” 10/-, N. Lawn 9/9 5 Dr R. A. Church £5 •'/-■ Total £398 8/3. AVAlUTA.—Receipts £7B 9,/6; accounts: Paysheet £34 1.3/4, R. Ronchi £.3 9/3, 1). Robertson £1 16 ''- t J. Dwy cr £l. 11/4, R. J. Cockei'(>ll 7/6. Waiuta Trading Co. £4 9/8, J’. Collins £9 11/1. Now Zealand Drug Go. 1/6. Dr. R. A. Church £.35 4/6. Total £9l 4/2. Medical Reports. —Reefton: Admitted .11, discharged 11. died I. remaining in 29, operations 4. out 7, attendances on out patients 55. Waiuta Hospital: Admitted 3. discharged 3, remaining in 0. out patients 26, attendances out patients 106.