BIRKENHEAD COUNCIL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18551, 8 November 1923, Page 6

BIRKENHEAD COUNCIL.

LITTLE SHOAL BAY RESERVE.

The Birkenhead Borough Council met last evening, The Mayor, Mr. E. C. Walton, presided, and there were also present: Messrs. E. G. Skeates, C. E. Campbell, A. Hadfield, A. E. Wood, P. H. Hayward, L. R. L. Moller, F. A. Gilpin, W. Worthington, and T. FarrelL The Lake Takapuna Board of Control intimated that the latest analysis of water taken at the pumping station disclosed a satisfactory degree of purity, coli being absent. The Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association suggested that Birkenhead should organise a district court for the Winter Show next year. It was resolved to ask if a court would be permitted setting out the advantages of Birkenhead as a residential area, by displaying typi cal phonographs and similar means. The recommendations of the Little Shoal Bay Reserve Committee favouring granting areas for a croquet lawn and football ground were adopted. It was,stated there wo"M bo ample room left for a hockey ground. ■';'• •;.' . During the past month, 1,750,000 gallons of water were Used in the* borough. It was reported that Mr. A. G. Jarrett had served a writ on the council* for the 'purpose of obtaining an interpretation of sections 101 and 116 of the Public Works Act, in connection with the subdivision of his property at Island Bay, the question of water frontages being at issue. ■■'■■■. i--': Three building permits were granted, the total estimated value being £1240. The formation of the northern end of Lancaster Road is to be proceeded with immediately, with a view to metalling' prior to next winter.