EVERYBODYS ENEMY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 14 October 1926, Page 7

EVERYBODYS ENEMY

iUIKRISH AND FLIES •To The Editor.) Sir, —Thu letter of your correspondent ‘ Jenny Trodge" was timely and forceful, in pointing out the unenviable, and dangerous position into which we are drifting, from a. public health protection point of view—if half of Dame Humour s assertions are true—on the matter of tho jumbled and confusing voluntary rubbish system now on trial in this city.

"Jenny” was <piite mild in her criticism. and in setting forth the risks, wo are subjecting the city to, by our providing such ideal harbourage for infesting the city with a vast army of filthy llics, during the coming summer. ■

It cannot be too widely known that the City Council did not only promise the city a universal rubbish collecting system, but went much further, by definitely deciding, and confirming their decision to inaugurate a complete regular system, provided for in the general rate, hut without—so far as is known—even rescinding that decision. They later decided to continue the voluntary system, and by a muddled-up service they push the city hack to primitivenoss.

Sir, is there even a ray of hope of the present Council redeeming (heir broken promise to put the city into line with other communities, in this essential and unequalled—for import mice—public service. The same old dame referred to by your correspondent Jenny' Trudge, predicts that it is intended to cut out. tile eieelrie light, and power loan rate at the end of the present financial year. II tliis rumour should prove to be wellfounded and come true, it will prove another rare opportunity to give the city an up-to-date universal and free rubbish collecting service—such as they had two years ago—and let it. go without, any moease in the rates. Indeed, this up to date service could he provided for, amt still reduce the rates by 2d or 3d in the JJ. Will this sensible course he taken, or will the opportunity lie again used for electioneering purposes.*, by posing as public benefactors in being able to substantially reduce the rates, and once more perpetuate the present system that proves so largely a farce and a failure, as well as a, menace to public health. There is a very widespread desire throughout the city for a. universal and efficient, rubbish service, and if the Council wishes to win the favour and goodwill of the citizens of Nelson before the next election, there is no way in which they can win if so assuredly and rflcctivcly as by giving Ihe people- this much-desired civic service, so long withheld, and so long overdue.--! am etc., SAN.