WOODVILLE

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 190, 13 July 1936, Page 3

WOODVILLE

BOROUGH COUNCIL. , WUODVII.r.E, July 10. Tho monthly moeti.g oi tlie Borough Council was nold last evening- when tne deputy-Mayor (ur. 11. Guiuraith) was in the euuir. The Daunavirkc Bower Board forwarded copies ot the new street lighting- agreement covering a term of live* years, the terms uid conditions being similar to those in tne last agicement. The report was held over .penning the receipt ot further information. In view of the increasing burden that is being placed on ioeal bodies through hospital board levies, the i’eui.’o Borougn Council wrote stating that there was a growing opinion that the time had come when the incidence oi tne maintenance of such hoards should be altered. They recommitaied that support be given a rcsoluation passed at llieir last meeting that hospital board administration should be reviewed as an urgent matter, and that tho Municipal Association make representations to the Gove nment. The clerk said that the borough’s share of the Hospital Board levy had been increased by £52 this year. Councillors resolved that the council support the Botcuo Council** resolution.

T he Mayor of Wellington (Mr T. C. A. Ilislop) in a letter referred io the hold • g of a New Zealand centennial in 19d9-hi) and arrangements were to be made to hold a. meeting of representative of all interest. The clerk was instructed to answer the letter stating that as Woodviilc was in the Hawke’s Bay province, the council would have to support arrangements made in that province. The secretary of the Municipa. Band wrote expressing thanks to the c-oiii-cil for remitting tlie lighting and rent accounts of the band, but- drew attention to tlie need of repairs to the i istrumcnts. The hope was expressed that the council could see its way clear to grant a subsidy of £lO. The attendances at practices were very regular and a reviving interest was being shown. —Cr Forbes suggested that the agreement between the council and Llie band should be amended in such a way as would be more beneficial to the Ik i id. The matter was deferred until next meeting to allow discussion by a more representative attendee. The foreman (Mr J. Lawrence) rcpoitccl on general work done during tlie month. In pursuance of the recent Government legislation, it was stated by the deputy-mayor 1 bat, as from July 1. wag'.s bad to be restored to the 1931 level and he moved that the change in the town clerk s and gas works managers wages bo effected. C.r Forbes seconded tlie motion, which was carried. Civ Olsson and Bly moved that the Girl Guides be given peimission to construct protective guards round their trees along Vogel .Street. T his was agreed to. On (Jr Forbes’s recommendation it. was decided that the foreman be asked to include the treatment works in his monthly icports. Cr Bly made reference to the condition of tho" road from the main highway fo tho railway platform and thought it advisable to communicate with the Minister of Railways in an endeavour to have the road tar-sealed. Jt was decided that a coat of paint he given to the door* on the reservoir buildings. PERSONAL. The opportunity was taken by the members at Wednesday’s meeting of tlie Dannovirkc Hospital Board to wish Mr R. H. Morgan (Wocdville), who is leaving on a trip to Samoa, bon voyage and a pleasant holiday. As a mark of esteem, Mr H. Fredrickson presented him with a pipe, with the best wishes of all members.