COUNTY COUNCILS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16567, 3 June 1914, Page 3

COUNTY COUNCILS.

AKAROA. ( The monthly meeting of the Akaro* County Council was held on Saturday at Duvauchelle; present—Messrs Bruce (chairman), J. Thacker, C. Thaofeer and Williams. By special order a rata of nine-twenty-fifthe of a penny in tha pound capital value on the Robinson's Bay special rating area was struck to guarantee the loan for the proposed new wharf. The North Canterbury Hospital jind Charitable Aid Board wrote advising the Council that ita contribution tor the year would be £IOOO, bedna £IOO in excess of last year's payment. A letter was received frapi the Minister of Defence regarding conscientious objectors to military drill, stating that it was decided to advocate tree-planting for such objectors. It was decided to reply that the Peninsula youths took up the defence work with zeal and enemy. The chairman reported regarding-the proposed wharf at Robinson's Bay that tha residents had agreed to have it on the southern side of the bay. The plmW were almost ready*for the Marine Department, and tenders would be called as Boon as possible. It was reported that gorse was plentiful at the Long t*ay Saddle, and it was deoided to inform owners of the adjoining properties that they must eradicate it. SPRINGS. The Springs County Council met oa ruesday, all the raemliers being present, lhe Hospital and Charitable Aid Board wrote mvitrng the Council to the opening o? the King George V. Coronation Memorial Hospital • at 'Cashmere Hilla on June a. The Couucil accepted tie invitation and thought il, a fitting opl«rtun% of interviewing tho Hon" R. ji. Rhodes on matters connected with the district. The Board also wrote enclosing estimate of receipts and expenditure for current year, the Council's proportion of which was £712 lis lOd. This was upwards of £250 more than last year. The Council expressed surprise at the ever-increasing demand for Hospital and Charitable Aid purposes. Mr J. Cross wrote asking permission to plough part of Dunn's crossing road, llus was granted on the usual conditions as tp guarantee. The Council was informed that tho Vaiwera Count* Council had been carting gravel over and cut up the Main Road at Motukarara during the recent wet weather. It was decided to write stating that the Council's contractors were not allowed to cart in wef weather and that the Council expected the Waiwera body to observe the same rule. ■ ■ . HALSWELL. The Halswell County Council met on Tuesday; present—Messrs' Eaglesome (chairman), Morten, W. Gilniour, Fanner and J. Gilmour. The Hospital Board wrote stating that the amount required from the Council for the current -year was £484 6s lid. The letter was received. Mr Carpenter wrote regarding the state of the cottage rented by him. The matter was referred to Mr Forbes. The Christchurch Domain Board wrote stating that the amount due by the Council tor the current year was £29 10s.. The letter was received. The Waimairi County Council wrote regarding chargesj by the Domain Board. It was decided' to suggest tho advisability of calling a meeting of suburban local bodies with : a. view to getting the Act altered at ! the coming session of Parliament. The clerk reported that he ano*" Mr Vi\ Gilmour had arranged for repairs, to Leathem's Bridge at the price; agreed upon. , The clerk's action wbs-; approved. Accounts amounting t»< £4/1 18s !)d were passed for payment, i WAIPARA. ( The monthly meeting of the Waip&ra County Council was held on Saturday,' last; present—Messrs A. Todd, W. F.-: Pannett, N. D. Campbell and R. 5 Evan*. In the absence of the chairman, Mr A. Todd was voted to thechair. -,. v s Mr C. R. Campbell asked that a sum; ol money should be placed on the esti-z mates for the year to road his property.lho matter was referred to next ing. Mr James Baxter wrote regard-• ! nig the rough state of the ford on.-' Scotts Road, and it was decided to?have it attended to. Messrs Andersonand Arres interviewed the Counoil regarding the state of the creek at the junction of Pyramid Vallev audv Horsloy Down Roads. It was decidad:that Mi Evans should report on the'; same at next meeting. Messrs Burrow* sand Sloss attended respecting th* : ' shingling of Jury's Road.. It was de- : - cided to do the worst parte when--teams were available. Hie ranger waainstructed to sua'all persons having un-" registered dogs. The'following Govern-? ment grants were applied for':—Wek»3 Creek bridge. £300; First Greta bridge, % £20O; deviation at Roberta's ■ OuttinaJ3 £2.50. ~\i