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COUNTY AFFAIRS

WAIPAWA COUNCIL MEETS REPORTS AND DECISIONS. From Our Own Correspondent. WAIPAWA, beptemuer i(j. The monthly meeting of the \\uipawa County Council was heli! tu-daj, cis. N. M. Paulsen (chairman) presiding over Crs. Butler, Gleniiy Thomsen, Grey, Bainbridge. fho Counties’ Association wrote asking for un expression of views in the matter of motor taxation, being in respect of an inquiry from the Transport Board.—The chairman considered that the system of renewing motor registration plates was an unnecessary waste and expense, and it was resolved to reply to the inquiry along these lines.

Mr A. Wilniott applied tor permission to graze a road at Hinerua.—Declined.

The Commissioner of Unemployment wrote advising that the board was unable to see its way to extend special assistance to tbe clearing of noxious weeds other than ragwort.—Cr. Bainbridge thought a protest should be lodged, but no action was taken, the letter being merely received.

Disabled Soldiers’ Civil Re-establish-ment Committee, bringing to the notice of the council the products of its factory, mid particuhisly asking to be allowed to tender for supply of dog collars.—The chairman pointed out that the collars were supplied by the collector as a term of the contract, and the committee is to be informed accordingly.

Mr C. R. Bidwell wrote complaining of the valuation placed on his property at Tikokino. —The clerk advised that the matter had been placed in the hands of the Valuation Department. The Railway Department wrote advising that a royalty of 3d per yard would be due on shingle removed from the reserve at Waipukurau and asking that advice be forwarded in future when it was proposed to remove shingle.

The chairman reported that a large quantity of shingle was being used lor the new bridge and the royalty on this would amount to a considerable sum. Tbe Main Highways Board had refused to pay royalty and it would be as well to await developments.— Hie matter was held over for further mq mry.

The No. 5 Highways Council advised that owing to the improved position the Highways Board would be able to authorise certain new works, and asked for any recommendations from the council. —The engineer recommended Hie inclusion of short lengths of road in the Clinton, Onga, Waipawa and Takapau Ridings, totalling about 12 miles, and it was resolved that these should be forwarded to the District Highways Council. The Public Works engineer asked for particulars and requirements in respect of applications which bad been approved for Manson’s and Two-mile creek bridges.—The chairman considered the council had hot been fairly dealt with and that assistance should have been given in respect of the Wilson’s Cutting bridge. Mr E. G. Collin wrote complaining that payment had been made on two occasion's by Mr D. Morrison for a driver’s license, but he had not so far received his licence.—The engineer reported that the applicant had been unable to pass the trial. The fee had to be paid before tHe test and was retained whether the applicant passed or not. The traffic Inspector is to be asked foi an opinion as to whether the deposit money should be refunded an failure to pass the test. OTAWHAO WATER SUPPLY. A report and tracing in connection with the proposed Otawhao water supply scheme was received from the Commissioner of Crown Lands, advising that a subsidy of £1 for £1 up to £l5OO would be provided on the estimates for the carrying out of this work. The chairman, Cr. N. M. Paulsen, reported that he had interviewed the Commissioner advising him that the council would not attend to the installation of the scheme, but would be prepared to oversee the installation and administer the scheme. The estimate of the department was £lOlO. but, a sum of £-100 could be saved if the pipes were indented, he said. A 16 h.p motor would, bo installed and the cost of pumping would bo 3Jd per 1000 gallons. The scheme could not be completed for the coming season. A gravitation supply had been suggested as an alternative scheme, which was estimated to cost about £2500. If this scheme were adopted a special rate of 1 l-3d would be necessary, while with the former scheme a rate of 2jd would lie required. This would not permit of any allowance for maintenance or repairs. The chairman considered that the expenditure was beyond the means of the settlers, and it was resolved to forward particulars to the water supply committee,

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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIV, Issue 230, 11 September 1934, Page 3

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COUNTY AFFAIRS Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIV, Issue 230, 11 September 1934, Page 3

COUNTY AFFAIRS Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIV, Issue 230, 11 September 1934, Page 3

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