FOXTON

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6844, 25 February 1929, Page 8

FOXTON

From Our Own Correspondent. BOROUGH COUNCIL. RIVER BOARD’S SCHEME DISCUSSED. A special iiu-ciing of the Foxton Borough Council was held ou Friday night, the AJayor (Air. AI. E. Perreau) pesicting. Also present were: Crs. S. E. Cowley, F. Lucinskv, C. C. Rand, John Ross, C. Spring and R. J. Thompson. The Aiayor explained that tho meeting had been convened, pursuant to a resolution passed at the last ordinary meeting inviting the Alanawatu-Oroua River Board to send its engineer down to explain in detail the works proposed to be carried out under the River Board’s modified scheme of river control. Air. F. C. Hay, the engineer, was greeted by tho Mayor and proceeded, with the aid of maps, to trace die present course of the river and the system of diversion by means of spillways which the'Board intended to carry out. He said that the Rush Flat and Mana-watu-Kuku cuts would give a navigable channel to the Foxton harbour at all times, although he admitted when questioned that if the comprehensive scheme were ever to be carried out, access to the wharf in its present position could not be given. A low level bridge 80 leet long costing £IOOO, would be constructed over the main cut, where it was crossed' by tho Whirokino road to Levin, but no provision had been made for a bridge of any kind where the Shannon road crossed the top end of r.ke cut near the Poplar mill. He estimated that this road would be blocked to traffic about six days in every year. Floodgates would be provided on each side of tho main cut, which would enable the Aloutoa to be drained better than at present., A protective bank would also bo provided from the junction of tho main cut with the river near the present mouth of the Aloutoa main drain to the town of Foxton. In conclusion, he stressed the advantages of the town in the improved value of the land at Moutoa, once it were to be free from flooding, and the expenditure of the largo sum of money involved in the scheme affecting the Aloutoa area being spent in the vicinity of the town. j

On behalf of the River Board he gave an assurance that the Foxton borough would not be called upon to contribute towards the cost of the work; the Board was asking for moral support only, and if that could bo given, tho case for a Government subsidy would be greatly strengthened.

At the conclusion of his address Air. Hay was complimented for the able manner in which he had explained the scheme, and for having responded so promptly to tho invitation to be present.

The Aiayor said that tho matter would be further considered at the next meeting of the Council. Visiting Band.

The residents of Alanawatu heads

were entertained yesterday afternoon by the Wellington Municipal Corporation Tramways Band, which st.yped for an hour or two while en rouiu to the Wanganui contest. Its action was greatly appreciated and Mr. E. Edwards returned thanks on behalf of the visitors to the beach. He also complimented Mr. T. Kelloher, of the Post Office store, on his enterprise in improvising a rotunda for the occasion and providing afternoon tea for the band. Mr. Edwards also suggested that the band should make other Sunday trips. ' Mr. M. E. Perreau, Mayor, thanked the band on behalf of the residents of Foxton . The band was in charge of Mr. C. Patchett (manager) and T. Geadall (conductor) and proceeded later in its own 'buses to Wanganui. Combined Picnic. The brewery and cordial manufactur ing employees held a combined picnic at Foxton beach, yesterday, when a very gay time was spent by children and adults. Very complete catering arrangements had been made by the com mittee under Mr. Len Wischnewsky, secretary and sports manager. Eesults of the races were:— Girls under 10 years: Betty Kune, 1; D. Petrie, 2; M. Hannan, 3. Boys under 10: W. Kune, 1; M. Hannan, 2; B. Evans, 3. Girls under 12: Z. Petrie, 1; E. Duncalf, 2; D. Fitt, 3. Boys under 12: If. Evans, 1; P. Downey, 2; C. Russell, 3. Girls’ three-legged race: Misses Petrie, 1; Misses Wischnewsky, Jones and Jorgensen, 2; dead heat for second. Boys’ three-legged race: Evans and Cumberland and Gready and Russell, dead heat for Ist; Downie and Cook, 2. Married women: Mrs. Butler, 1; Mrs. Perago, 2; Mrs. Hocking, 3. Single women: Miss Wischnewsky, 1; Miss Browne, 2; Miss Davis, 3. Brewers’ handicap: C. Harris, 1; C. Smithers, 2; S. Baker, 3.