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INFLUX OF ASIATICS. LEASES TAKEN ON THE MILL. [Br T'ELBG RAJ' K. —OW N CORRESPONDENT.] PU.KEKOHE, Tuesday. Chinese have leased over 100 acres and Hindoos have over 30 acres on (he) Pukokoho Hill. Tim influx of Asiatics to the district was mentioned, at a meeting of the Borough Council, Mr. A. R. Hall writing to 'ask that stops be taken "to stop the menace." The letter was received. Six property holders petitioned the Franklin Comity Council to compel _ all persons interested to clear obstructions from Tlay's Creek, which falls into Manukau Harbour, and the Papakura Town Board asked for a conference on the matter. It was stated that it would be a "hit,' job," but conditions were becoming worse every year. Since last April some properties had been flooded five times. One man said lie had spent £3OO clearing the creek. It. was decided that the engineer and Mr. J. It. Lowry meet the Papakura Town Board and the property owners and report to next meeting. The Pukokoho Technical High School Board has recommended Mr. J. B. Brown. M.A.. of Masterton. for the position of language master. Miss C. M. Anderson. who was domestic science instructress at Pukekohe. has resigned. During a meeting of the Borough Council Mr. 0. T. Parvin said that roemfifcrs would, perhaps, be surprised to know that tlie town was without police surveillance at night. A burglar might drive a motor-car to tho door of any of the business premises, break in and cart away thousands of pounds worth of goods, or a fire might break out with no one to give an alarm. Some years ago the business people engaged a watchman, but that scheme dropped. The police office was understaffed and strong representations .should be made to secure another constable. He moved accordingly, and it was decided to take action, the Mayor pointing out that tho by-laws could be more rigidly enforced and more control exercised over traffic. In view of the fact that some work in the borough is held up owing to the inability to obtain scoria, and that the railways are unable to supply scoria owing to their own needs for ballasting, tho Borough Council decided to make strong representations on the matter and use every endeavour to obtain a supply. Mr. Lionel Sharp, having been appointed assistant engineer to the Franklin Power Board, has resigned his position as borough engineer.