RICHMOND

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 76, 10 September 1941, Page 7

RICHMOND

BOROUGH AFFAIRS MEETING OF COUNCIL The fortnightly meeting of the Richmond Borough Council was held last evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr A. R. Tuffnell), Councillors Stratford, Taplin, McGlashen, Lukey and Shackleton. Councillor Houston was excused from attendance. Accounts totalling £142 7s lOd were passed for payment CORRESPONDENCE Mrs H. W. Kelly wrote thanking the Council for kindness and sympathy in her recent bereavement. Mr and Mrs R. Walker thanked the council for letter of sympathy in their recent bereavement. Messrs Maginnity, Son and Samuel wrote stating that owners of property adjoining Jubilee Park desired to sell and suggesting that it might interest the Council as a desirable addition to [ the grounds. It was resolved that at present the offer cannot be considered. G. Alio way, Sanitary Inspector, advised that premises in Oxford street are to be demolished by the Public Trust and that premises in Gladstone Road would be inspected on his next visit. Satisfaction was expressed at the contents of this letter. The Town Clerk, Nelson, wrote with regard to a supply of water from the j Roding Scheme stating that the City Council is not prepared to agree to any amendment to the terms submitted in May last, but agreeing that in the event of this borough taking supply under the terms originally arranged, due allowance will be made for all payments made under the new proposals. The Mayor said that he considered the proposal was quite within the means of the Council, and on his motion seconded by Councillor McGlashen it was resolved to accept the terms as submitted by the Nelson City Council. Following the report of the Works Committee it was resolved that Mr Ingram’s bitumen plant be purchased fc the sum of £3O. Councillor McGlashen said he considered that in addition to bitumen work the plant would be excellent for spraying weedol. On the Mayor's motion it was resolved that the Ministers’ Fraternal be thanked for arranging the Local Intercessory Service, and be ssked to convey particular thanks to Pastor J. K. Robinson for his splendid address. POISON IN THE BOROUGH Councillor McGlashen stated that it was known definitely that poison had been laid in the borough, and a valuable dog had been destroyed. It was pointed out that this was an offence under the Borough Bylaws and also under the Police Offences Act.