GENERAL INFORMATION.
Constituted in 1881. Area of Borough. 1430 acres. Population (census 1921) 1168. Rateable value (annual) £12,225. Water Supply— High pressure.
Lighting Electric light installed throughout the town. Two systems— Hydro and gas plant. Drainage Up-to-date septic tann system. Eire Prevention — Station, hydrants, hose-reel and hose.
Public Library Lending Department, 3000 books. Subscription 10s per annum. Free reading room. Entertainment Halls Town Hall, Druids ' and Foresters ’ Halls. Recreation Eeserves : — About 60 acres including Football, Ciicket, Tennis and Croquet grounds. Mayor J. J, Holtham. Councillors F. W. Grainger, F. W. Godfrey, J. Hore, G . Williams, A. Dunkley, C. R. Honeyfield, P. S. Finlayson, F. Naismith, and Wm. Watson. Town Clerk —N. G- Harding.
Domain Board Chairman, J. H, Cronin; Secretary, F. W. Locker,
Hospital Board Chairman, Rev. W. Watson; Medical Superintendent, Dr W. T. Simmons; Secretary, W. F. Sheild.
Harboar Board Chairman, A. T. Christensen; Secretary, E. O. Horner.
County Council —Chairman, A. Gibbs; Clerk, W. F. Sheild.
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Patea Mail, Volume XLV, 26 April 1922, Page 4
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158GENERAL INFORMATION. Patea Mail, Volume XLV, 26 April 1922, Page 4
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