WAIPUKURAU BOROUGH

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXV, Issue 156, 18 June 1935, Page 10

WAIPUKURAU BOROUGH

Business of Past Month RELIEF RATES OF PAY From Our Own Correspondent WAIPUKURAU, June 17. The monthly meeting of the Waipukurau Borough Council was held this evening, the Mayor, Mr I. W. N. Mackie, presiding over Crs. G. J. Brome]), H. A. Martin, J. C. Windle, J. McCarthy, J. L. Brathwaite, 11. W. Carpenter, and 11. B. Smart (clerk-over-

Writing in reply to a letter from the council relative to the revision of the borough, the Deputy-Valuer-General advised that the new roll was being pre pared. The values would bo subject to objection, but the council would be in a position to obtain an approximate rateable total and write up its rate book.—The clerk stated that this had not yet come to hand, and the letter was received. The new valuation of the borough is £148,26(5, as against £132,223.

“I note with satisfaction that you’ council is agreeable to enter into the arrangement without prejudice to an;, right that may exist under statute, ” wrote the land officer, New Zealand Railways, in reference to the rates o. Crown properties occupied by weekly, monthly or quarterly tenants. “The department is paying special rates on the loans you mention in terms of sec tion 123 of the Local Bodies Loans Act 1926,’’ the letter continued. “Tin houses you mention are all occupied by railway employees and as such arc exempt from any further rating in accordance with clause 5 (6) of tny letter of March 27 last. The position is more specifically governed by the latter part of the clause already referred to, which reads as follows, “. . . . if and as long as such premises are actually occupied by any employees of the Crown. ’ ’ —Received. COURT OF REVIEW. A letter was received from Mr A. E. Jull, M.P., in reference to the sittings of the Court concerning the Rural Mortgagors’ Relief Act, stating that the writer would most certainly do whatever he could to secure sittings in Waipukurau, which, as the council had pointed out, would be of great assistance to such a large rural area, “I have to advise you that my council is in full accord with your proposal and will make the necessary application to the Minister for Justice for sittings of the Court of Review to be held at Waipukurau, in addition to the sittings already' provided for,” wrote the Patnngata County clerk in answer to the borough’s letter dealing with the Rural Mortgagors Final Adjustment Act. “It has been suggested that an analysis of the number of sittings also dealt with in Waipukurau, under the Mortgagors’ Relief Commission, would probably assist the application,” the writer concluded—lt was decided to write to Mr Jull and the Patangata County Council thanking them for their co-operation. RATE OF WAGES. “This council affirms and adopts the principle that all employees shall receive the full rate of wages for work done, without any deductions, excepting those required by law, for superannuation, etc., lurther, a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to all public bodies concerned in this district, and while disclaiming any desire or intention to interfere with their own affairs, this council urgently requests them to give this matter every consideration, believing that the general adoption of this policy would bo of immediate benefit to all classes of the community.” The foregoing resolutions were received from the Napier Borough Council.—At the outset the council did not clearly understand the exact interpretation of the letter, but the ultimate consensus of opinion was in favour of it, it being understood that the principles would apply to all classes of workers. Councillor -McCarthy said that in his opinion, the Napier Borough Council was trying to show a worthy lead to other local bodies, by undoing what had been done in that it was endeavouring to have cuts restored. It was decided to reply, stating that the Council agreed to the principles of the resolutions, and that it would be its endeavour to give effect to them. . x ~ Councillor McCarthy urged that the Council follow the steps taken by the Napier and Hastings Borough Councils in asking the Unemployment Board for a 10 per cent, increase in relief workers pay during the winter months.—The Council was in favour ot this suggestion and a motion was framed on those lines and carried.

“The Unemployment Board desires to review the probable building operations that may eventuate within the next two years in regard to all buildings or structures required by various institutions, public or semi-public bodies on a non-profit earning basis, inclusive of all churches, Sunday schools, public halls and libraries, charitable institutions, buildings lor A. and I’. Associations, and any other buildings in the same category, ’ stated a letter received irom the Commissioner of Unemployment. The board solicited the co-operation of all local . bodies and asked that they would arrange to supply the desired infoiniation relative to the date of the anticipated commencement of the work, estimated cost, amount of money available tor the work, and the prospects and time required to raise the deficiency in such erses where necessary finance was not in hand. —It was decided to reply giving such information as the Council possessed. RENTAL REDUCTION ASKED FOR. The Waipukurau District High School Committee wrote asking for a reduction in rental of the Municipal Theatre on the occasion of the recent concert given by the scholars in aid of the school funds.—On the motion of Cr. McCarthy it was decided to make a donation of £1 15/- to the School Committee this meaning that the committee will pay £1 10/- plus lighting costs, us against £3 5/- plus lighting. The Stock Auctioneers’ Association wrote asking the Council to instal H in. waterpipes at the Waipukurau Saleyards in place of the present 1 in. I pipes.—lt was resolved that this work I be carried out A petition bearing the signatures of I 42 residents was received asking that I the Council erect a street-light in i Hunter Park near Hie stone steps as ) it was contended that the light was 1a necessity as the park was used as an access to the town by a large number of residents. —This matter was deferred till the consideration of the estimates.