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King Country Chronicle, Volume XII, Issue 1219, 3 June 1919, Page 6

The expenditure of moneys on peace memorials by local bodies was referred lo by the Hon. C. W. Kussell in Wellington. "The question has been raised," said the Minister, "as lo the erection of memorials of peace, and the matter has been considered with a view to the issuing of a circular to local bodies as to their powers. It may be staled that local bodies, especially borough councils, have already wide powers regarding the expenditure of moneys on such objects as baths, pleasure grounds. gardens, libraries, museums, and so on. There does not appear to be any power under the law for the expenditure of money on statues, fountains, or (lungs of this kind. Consequently it appears desirable that the. operation of (he law should be widened, and (he Government proposes lo bring down legislation enabling local bodies to expend moneys for any purpose connected with the celebrations •if peace, and on war memorials, subject to the proviso that no moneys required by law (o be used for a specific purpose shall be used for these oilier purposes. Authority will also be given lo local bodies to borrow money for Ihe. erection of memorials, subject in every case lo a poll of (lie ratepayers. Amongst (he things that are recommended as peace, memorials are town halls, libraries, swimming baths, fountains, avenues of (rees, band rotundas, parks, recreation grounds, and statues. Legislation will be provided to enable expenditure to be made for such purposes."