REEFTON NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 27 April 1925, Page 2

REEFTON NOTES.

(Our own correspondent.) > COUNTY COUNCIL. At, this month’s of the In- : nge.hua County Council, there were present: Crs Bell (chair, Auld, McVicar, Blackadder, Wats h*, Byrne. Carroll and O’Regan.

A statement was read showing the adjustment arrived at with Murchison County ‘in taking over the portion of the Marvin South Riding, the net amount to be paid by the Tnangahua County being £67 Is 7d. Cr Auld moved that a hearty vote bf thanks be accorded to the delegates attending the Murchison Conference, the statement of adjusting be approved, and the County solicitor be instructed to prepare an agreement embodying the terms of the settlement. Cr. MV-A ie.ar seconded.— Carried. Cr. MeVicar moved that a motion of sympathy be extended to the Rt. Hon. the Prime Minister in his illness. Cr. McViear seconded.—Carried. Cr. O’Rogan moved that Mr Panekhurst be written informing him that if he cannot complete the SoldierS Merrtorial Fence, tenders will be Called for the eompletion of the work. Cr Auld • econdod.—Carried.

From T. Phillips notifying s»-;!es of property and requesting amendment of Rolls.— Rolls amended accordingly. From Mining Registrar forwarding list of transfers of Residence Sites during month of March, 1925.—Received. From Commissioner of Crown Lands forwarding particulars of surrender of land.—Received. From Counties Association forward ing counsels opinions and on matter of standard signs and mile posts.—Filed i for reference. | From E. Whiteombe re protection of > travelling public in matter of hillside i roads.—Received. From Tnangahua Valley Bran ch' bf | <• New Zealand Farmers-’ Union ask- | ing that the Counties Act be amend--1 cd by removing the provisions debarring ratepayers in arrears from voting at County elections. —No .action was taken. From Private Secretary 1o Rt. Hon. Prime Minister .acknowledging telegram < f sympathy with the Prime Minister in his illneess and from R. IL. I Hudson, M.P., on the same matter. — I Received. From Hon. J. Gl Coates, Minister of Public Works that ho wil keep in view the request to visit Reofton when Ins itinerary is being made.— Received. From District I'elegraph Engineer regarding electric light extensions. —ReFrom Hon. Minister of Railways of matter of removal of Railway Workshops from Grevmouth. — Received. From same re the importation of coal ! into New Zealand, that the whole question is at present being investigated by the Coal Commission.—Received. From Health Inspector re notification of infectious disease. — Received.

From same recommending certain ;m--provenients to a hotel in Reefton. —Resolved on the motion of Cr. Carroll that a notice bo sent to the owners n r the buildings. From same re condition of premises in Broadway, rocommending improvements thereto —Resolved that owners b c notified accordingly. From Consolidated Goldfields on matter o f refund <-f portion of Motor Ca r License paid under County by law. — No action taken. From District Engineer New Zealand Railways, advising that arrangements are being made for the provision of a verandah at Ikamatua Railway Station. —The Rev. Mr Watt waited on | the Council respecting the services or Anzac Day, and asked the County Chair man to preside at same, also inviting Ihe other members of the Council to be present. —The County Chairman regretted be could not? attend. Cr O’Regan moved that Cr J. B. Auld represent, the Council at the services Cr Carroll seconded. —Carried. From Mines Department, advising that, the reduction in rent, Boatman’s Consolidated Goldfields, Ltd., shall operate over six months from Ist January I 925. - Received. Correspondence was received and dealt with :;s follows: — ■ From Mr Hudson re Burke’s Creek • Br i d ge.—R ec ei ve d. From Lester Brothers and otners, Maruia South, asking for a. bridge across the. Maruia River at Mair’s property. ■ Crs Blackadder and Auld m )/.c 1 tnat the Public Works Department be asked to make a grant, of £4OOO for th-? construction of the bridge.—Carried.

The Engineer’s Sexton’s, Inspector's of Nuisance and Poundkeeper’s leports wore read and received. From H. Betts re expenditure of accrued thirds from his land.—Referred to the Engineer and County Solicitor. Mr A; Douglas waited on the Council respecting a road to his property at Waitahu—lt was decided that the Engineer bo instructed to complete the footpaths in upper Broadway. Tin* Engineer was instructed to p!N) vide passing places in the BlackwaterWaiuta Road. It was decided that the County Clerk’s salary be-increased by £25 per annum. It was decided that the Engineer i;r to t range with Mr P. J. Higgins for the decking of the Coal Creek bridge. Mr MeVicar moved and Mr Watson seconded that the rate in mining and general property be fixed as: Reixton < 6d, Boatman’s Antonio’s 5.-}d, <

Crushingtun s|d, Maruia Springs s{d Crs Auld and Blackadder moved an amendment that, the general rate for the five ridings be fixed at 51d in the £l. A division was taken and resulied. For: Crs Auld, Blackadder, Byrne, and the Chairman ; against : Crs ()’Regan, MeVicar and Watson.—The amendment was carried.

A further amendment was moved by Cr O’Regan and seconded by Cr MeVicar that the general rates be fixed al s|d throught. the County. —Carried. The following resolutions were car. That 1h ( . T<-lc K r:i|Ji Depart lueiil be ;;sl<<'<l to eat lite scrub from the telegraph lilies from Blackwater Vtti That Ihe M I lies I lepart meat b ' m e.| f ( >r iiiformatiim respccl ing the p " lose,l i ail la Alexander (lobUichl-i That £7 be exj.emle.l <m tracks from jjriiwn ('reel-: to the Alexatl’le--That it be a reeommeii<lat ion i" < :| e Railway Department that a tracking vanl be proviileJ at t'romulun Station. It was .10ci.10,1 to place a .-iil'.-ri a’ S.-otclmml's I'rcek on Marniu IUmJ . It was also Jeci.leil to ask t h<‘ I'abli'Works l >ey:i rt me.it 1 ' completi the roa.l from Sptinm, Jam ton |o the IL . tl .,- |.\iclury al Station Creek. 0,1,1 c,,n cspoielem-,- .|, alt wit o From s:ime ailvisitip t lint I In- Ii ' sl|rv j s beiiiy ,-me.miinieate<l v ,' re. I i ,|., .lota lls ~f (10l J lie! J-- I 1101 •. Received. Itesiilent lilllli lit" I'llbla Works Deportment, re lorry ;. e-<. Tnnng.nhufi Junction. — It was decided that the Council will not sign the transfer until the Pubic Works Departniont complies with t:ie condi'’ons lain down by the County Fngiii' l "’?. From Chairman No. 12 Council Mam Hi'.hwavs, re remuneration for s/cu‘ tary to the Council. —Received, and resolved that the Council is nut pr-pur-ed to contribute to the proposal. From Overseer Murchison County Council re bridge over Maruia Riem W Warwick Junction. —Resolved that the Council pay half the cost of securing the bridge ropes. From R. P. Hudson, M.P.. »n same matter and re Reo 4 ‘‘on.Ma ruin Road grant. — Recei v e d. r? on; same re giant '<>r recon st rue Hon i‘ Menzies’ Bnd r- Crushingtuip and in reference to matter ot live? erosimi al Reeft: n Hus; it-iI. -Re<-m v<*d From same re rmi I D’ rifle range that the Minister of Mi’ie:; has r‘-‘ter_ red the miit'.ii to the Hon. Mmist'w ol Defen" — received. From Resident Eiig : neer PubiuWorks Department re mi.lge «t Andrewes. — Received. From Hun. Minister oi Pain c A t rks to R.P. Hudson, M.P., re Brown Creek Road and the aporary bridge near Tu a nga hua .Junction. —Received. From Mines Department advising that £4OO is available to subsidise the Blackwater Mines’' offer ->f ‘IIOO . > wards cost of road extension to the . Company’s battery, the work to be undertaken by tha.V Comp:'nv.—ReumvFre.m advising that a grant, of

£lOO has been approved U r improvements to Alexander Track via Steven, son’s Flat. —Resolved that the Engineer arrange with I lie Insp/ lor of Mines for the expenditure of ! l.e grout. From V. E. Palmer asking ’hat up plication be made for a grant £2OOO to complete road to his property. — Refer. r-’d to the Engineer to report, on. From same offering to cle.'t track leading to his piace for tin* sum ot £lO. —Referred to the Grey Gummy Council. From T. E. Williams applying for pm mission to conn?'.-t promise l situate Dawson Street with the Town Wilier Supply — Request granted. From New Big River Conipaiiv, asking for repairs to road. -Re ,; ma ed t" Engineer. From T. Phillip:- notifying >:iies ot property, and requesting amendment of rools. — Rolls amended accordingly. From Mining Registrar forwarding list of transfers of residence sites during month of March, 192d.- —Received. From Commissioner of Crown Lands forwarding particulars of surrender of land | —Received. From Counties Association forwarding counsel’s opinions, and mt matter of standard signs and mile posts.— ; Filed for reference. < From E. : Whitcombe re protection of i travelling public in matter of hillside roads. —Received. From Inangah.ua Valley Branch of New Zealand Farmers’ Union asking that the Counties Act- bo amended by removing the provisions debarring ratepayers in arrears from voting at Conn. fy elections.—No action taken. From Private Secretary Rt. Hon. Prime Minister acknowledging telegram of sympathy with the Prime Min. ister in his illness and from R. P. Hudson M.P., on same matter. —Received. ' From Hon. J. G. Coates, Minister of Public Works, that he will keep »n view the request to visit Reefton when his itineifiry is being made.—Received. From District Telegrajih Engineer re t-oived. From District Telegraph Engineer regarding Electric Light extensions.— From Hon. Minister of Railways on matter of removal of railway workshops from Greymouth.—Received. From same re the importation of coal snto New Zealand, that the whole question is at present being investigated Iby the Coal Commission.—Received. From Health Inspector notification of infectious disease—Received. From same recommending certain improvements to a hotel in Reefton. —Resolved that a notice be sent to the owners of the buildings.

From same re condition of premise:Broadway, recommending improvements thereto. —Resolved that owners be noti- I tied accordingly. _ i From Consolidated Goldfields on matter of refund of portion of motor car license paid under County By-law.— ; No ’aetky taken. From District Engineer, New Zealand Railways, advising: that arrangements are being made for the provis 'ion of a verandah at Ikamatua Rail way Station. —The Rev. Mr W'att wait 'ed on the Council respecting the Ser vices on Anzac Day, and asking th-* County Chairman to preside at same, n ]so inviting the other members of the Council to be present.—The County Chairman regretted that he could not attend. It was decided that Cr J. B. Auld represent the Council at the service. From Mines Department advising that the reduction in rent, Boatman .> Consolidated Goldmines Ltd. shall operate for six months from January I, 1925. -Received. HOSPITAL BOARD. The Hospital Board met at 7.39 p.m. Present: Messrs Fagan (chair), Bell, O’Regan, Auld, Mclurocq Seawright. Correspondence was dealt with as follows:— From Dr Telford re vacant beds in Sa mi 1 or in. From Director General of Health re giving authority for overdraft of £5(10. On Lie motion of Crs Auld ami O Regan it was decided that the Minister I be asked for authority L.r overdro.f; <: f £250 —Carried. ’ From Director of Health, re admissions of patients to Sanatoria. — Rei-eiv-Fi’om Buller Hospital Board re resi dent 'who is now a patient.—Received. From Mr R. F. Hudson. M.F.. re ■Section 72, of tin- Hospital Act. Reeei veil. From a resident that he would no’ require further aid.— Received. From Matson and Co. re sale of am bul.'i nces.—Received. From Education Department. Wcl. lingtu.i, re special schools for backward children at Oamaru ami Nel-on. ■ —lt was decided that the Department be notified that a local child wil! be sent to the school at Motueka. On the motion of the Chairman and 'Mr Bell it was decided that a id’ o of sympathy be sent to Mr Massey -re spec! ing Mr Massey’s illness; also i letter to Mrs W. Saunders. The itatcnient of estimates a-id re ceipts am! payment for year ending March 31, 1926, was read and approved. The amount last year was £7312 and £7557 is the estimated ami unt fur the coming year. It was decided to call tend' 1 ..-; for supplies, closing at ne.x't "i -oting.