MANAIA TOWN BOARD.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 7 November 1924, Page 2

MANAIA TOWN BOARD.

MONTHLY MEETING. _ The Manaia “Town Board' met in the Town. Hall Chambers last evening. Thebe. werie present: Commissioners L. G. Nielson (chairman),. N. C. Innes, S. H. Greaves, J. H. Hickey, V. H. Hobday, J, A. G. Cbsgrove, and Mr. M 7. J. Badley (clerk). Cr. 0. Jones was granted leave of absence. R.ATES.% Prior to the ordinary meeting a special meeting was held at which the formal resolnton confirming, the rates for the current year was adopted. During a subsequent discussion at the ordinary meeting the clerk reviewed the outstanding rates, showing that those not ai'ranged for totalled £2B 11s lid. It was resolved that every endeavour be made to have the amounts collected during the ensuing month. THE MONTH’S WORK. . The report of the foreman (Mr. T. Dee), as follows, was adopted : ' Work during the past month has been confined to ordinary maintenance. Water Supply.—The main wars scoured out at the Waiakoura sluice valve on the Bth of the month ; on the 11th the hydrant valves round the lower end of the town were all scoured out. v Cohuections have been made to the rear of sections owned by Messrs. Beil nett, Nielson and Arhiitage, 30-1 feet of tin pipe being laid. The receiving yards of the Kivi’i Bacon Co. have been connected, with the water supply, 94ft. of tin pipe being laid, and 52ft laid from tee oil to Mr. Nielspn’-s workshop. A connection has also been made at the rear of the ball on to the adjoining section for a drinking trough.for the horse. Footpaths.—The countersinking . of footpaths on the Mdnaaa Road lias been completed. t expect to start, carting the clay to finish these this week. A few bare places on tarred paths have been patched. Roads.—The Main South Road has been patched with tar the entire length. I have, procured three barrels of tar from Mr. Hansen, and this is now ready for patching the Manaia and Sutherland Roads. Watertables have been attended to on the South Rbad, and two loads of clay , spread in wheel-ruts on Riemeuschnieder Street near the pound. Both culverts on the. South Road below Mr. i'ranklyn’s residence were blocked on the 31st. I had to remove two pipes from the overflow culvert to dislodge a tin jammed in the pipes. General.—On the 2-lSt of the month I took possession of the horse bought for the board. He is giving entire satisfaction, being quiet and staunch. The town clean-up was completed oh the 3rd of the month, four and a half days being spent on it,, the cost in extra labour and horse hire being £6 10s 6d. A fair amount of gorse has been grubbed, but there is still a lot that has not been .started on at all. Eleven new lamps have been on during the month. As the stock of wood for tar boiling is getting low it would be advisable to .procure another cord of Rata. ARMISTICE DAY. A notification was received from the Department of Internal Affairs outlining, as approved by His Majesty the King, the arrangements to be observed on Armistice Day, November 11, including the usual silence of two minutes, commencing at 11 a.m. The Minister would be glad if the board would make suitable local arrangements. It wias decided to arrange for the customary, observance. TOWN BAND. The secretary of the Manaia Municipal Brass Band (Mr. C. Hv Abbott) advised that at a meeting of members held on October 28, it was resolved that ,the bland disband from that date owing to laxity of members in not attending practices, and that tlie board be asked to call in all instruments; also that the board be recommended to» call a public meeting to consider the formation of a new band. Cr. Hobday thought it would be exceedingly regrettable if the community were deprived of the baud after having had it for so many years. He regarded the band as a valuable asset which the townspeople should make every effort to retain. Cr. Cosgrove explained that the band had given service for seventeen years. It was, however, yery poorly equipped, this, being 'largely responsible for members' waning interest. An improvement in the equipment would revive interest in the band's affairs and relieve the present position. The board unanimously concurred m the opinions expressed by Cr. Hobday. Cr. Hickey favoured holding the meeting suggested in the secretary’s letter as early as possible. . Cr. Innes moved that the clerk be directed to call in all the instruments, and that a public meeting be called to consider the position; further, that the board place oil record its appreciation of the splendid services rendered by Mr. J. A. G. Cosgrove, the bandmaster, who had been associated with the band throughout the entire seventeen years of its existence.. In seconding the motion, which was carried with marked approval, the chairman made eulogistic reference to Mr. Cosgrove’s faithful stewardship. Mr. Cosgrove suitably expressed his appreciation of the courtesy extended in the motion. WATER. LOAN. A communication, dated October 29, was received from the State Advances Office, advising that the water and sewerage loan of £SOOO would be submitted to the board of the office for final approval in due course, and as soon as the loan was granted the debenture forms would be forwarded. In the meantime it would not be possible to make the remittances applied for. Members referred to the urgent necessity for giving immediate attention to tiie town water and sewerage system, it being resolved to again telegraph to Mr. 0. J. Hawken, M.P., pointing out the necessity for getting the loan through at the earliest opportunity. DOMAIN GRAZING. Cr. Hobday referred to the damage done to the Domain sports ground as the result of allowing cattle and horses to graze there. He considered action should be taken immediately to stop this practice, though there was no objection to sheep being pastured. Sheep served a useful purpose, but the larger animals were spoiling the grounds. Cr. Hickey explained that as a source of revenue it had been, necessary to