BOROUGH OF PATEA

Patea Mail, Volume XLVIII, 29 May 1925, Page 4

BOROUGH OF PATEA

GENERAL INFORMATION (Instituted in 188.1. Area of Borough, 1430 acres. Population (census 1021), 1168. Rateable value (annual) £12,225. Water Supply—High pressure. Lighting.—Electric light installed throughout the town. Two systems — Hydro and suction-gas plant. Drainage. —Up-to date septic tank ssytem. ■ Fire Prevention. —Station hydrants, not or fire engine, reel and rose. Public Library.—Lending Department, 3000 books. Subscription, 10/per annum. Free Reading Room. Entertainment Halls. —Town Hall, Druids ’ and Foresters’ Halls. Recreation Reserves.—About 60 acres including Football, Cricket, Tenuis and Croquet grounds. Mayor.—Mr P. S. Finlayson. Town Clerk.--Mr F. T. Ray. Domain Board. —Chairman, Mr C. H. Fairwcather; Secretary, Mr F. Jenkins. Hospital Board- —Chairman, Rev. W. Watson; Medical Superintendent, Dr. W. T. Simmons; Secrutary, Mr W. F. Shcild. Harbour Board.—Chairman, Mr A. T. Christensen; Secretary, Mr B. O. Horner . County Council.—Chairman, Mr J. Gibbs; Clerk, Mr W. F. Sbeild.

MEMORANDA

Ordinary meetings ot the following. ocal bodies, etc., willl be held a-s under: Patca Hospital Board.—Second Tuesday in mouth, at 9.30 a.m. Patca Harbour Board.—. First Monday in month, at 2 p.m. Patca Council Council.—Second Tuesday in month, at 11 a.m. Patca Borough Council. —First Monday in month, at 7.30 p.m, Patca School Committee.—Third Tuesday" in month, at 7.30 p.m. Patea Magistrate’s Court. —Second Friday" in month, at 10.30 a.m. Patca Tradesmen’s Association.—Second Monday in month, at 7.30 p.m. PJunket Society.—Fourth Friday in month, at 7.15 p.m., in the Council Chambers. , .«-■■■■ Plunket Nurse in -attendance at Borough Chambers every Friday, from 2.30 to 4 p.m. Waverlcy Town Board.—Second Wednesday in month, at 7.30 p.m. Waverley’ Patriotic League. First Tuesday in month, at 8 p.m. Waverley School Committee. —First Monday in month, at 7.30 p.m. Waverlcy S.M. Court. —Third Wedne - ■day in month, at 10 a.m. Waverley R.S.A.—Last Thursday in ' month, at 7.30 p.m. Waverlcy Fire Brigade Committee.—. First Tuesday i" month, at 7.30. Waverley Farmers’ Union.—First Friday in month, at 2.30 p.m.