STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 March 1924, Page 6

STRATFORD NEWS.

BOROUGH COUNCIL. GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. (From Our Own Reporter.) Stratford, March 10. The general purposes committee o<f the Stratford Borough Council met to-night. Present: The Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan), Councillors W. Mclnnes, T. I. Lamason, W. McDonald, T. Lawson, E. Carryer, A. Nelson, C. Finnerty, E. S. Rutherfurd and S. Ward. * In its report, the works committee recommended, inter alia, that Government buildings be supplied with water through meters at 2s per 1000 gallons with a minimum annual charge as folows: Post Office £5O, Public Trust £2O, schools (including convent and Catholic school), to have a meter but no charge to be made That firms dealing in such articles as skin and hides be requested to provide proper receptacles in their sheds, such- rubbish to be removed at the discretion of the inspector, who shall furnish a monthly report on the sheds; that monumental masons be notified that in future plans and specifications of proposed work at the cemeteries must be submitted for the council's approval at least seven clear days before the commencement of work; and that the foreman provide a concrete mixing board with measures at the Kopuatama Cemetery.— Adopted.

The foreman (Mr. A. E. Sayers) reported that three sewerage connections had been made and the staff was now erecting the mechanical parts of sewerage filters 4t the septic tank. The water mains were blown ou* and all fire plugs cleared. The borough dust cart and street cleaner’s hand cart had been remodelled on sanitary lines. Maintenance and road work was contihuel on the streets throughput the month.—Received.

The inspector (Mr. J. E.,L. Jenkins) recommended that the by-laws relating to business premises be more rigidly enforced, so that a more up-to-date system could be employed. There were three convictions for failing to pass the silent policeman on the proper side, one for speeding, and one for allowing a cow to wander. Fines amounted to £4. To date 103 dogs had been registered, and notices had been served on five persons to have leaky taps repaired. Notices had also been served on owners of premises with gratings on footpaths, so that perambulators could be wheeled over without fear of the wheels going down. Cutters of hedges had been requested to remove the clippings from the roadside and to discontinue the practice of leaving the clippings about the street. —Received.

The librarian (Miss M. Laverty) reported issuing 1678 books and receiving 1499. Seventeen odd books were issued and 12 returned. Nineteen new books were added. and ten new subscribers enrolled, bringing the total to 180. Subscriptions amounted to £2O 10s 9d.

The State Advances Office advised that the precedent consent of the GovernorGeneral in Council had been obtained to the granting of the borough housing loan. In reply to the council’s letter, asking whether it was possible to prohibit altoaether burials in the Stratford Cemetery, the Under-Secretarv to the Deoartment of Interna! Affairs advised that h e was not aware of p.ny existing provision whereby all burials could be prohibited in a closed cemetery.—The Minister for Internal Affairs is again to be written to, stressing the ad'.is a biJi tv of closing the cemetery. The contractors for supplying the town clock (Messrs. W. Littlejohn and Son) reported that they had done all that was humanly possible to deliver the bells before the building was completed. In a letter to the council they disclaimed any responsibility whatever for the erection of fresh scaffolding to complete the brick mullion.—The contractors are to be advised that the council cannot relieve them of the responsibility. The Taumarunui Borough Council’s proposal to establish municipal land , agencies was forwarded, the matter being held over till next meeting to allow councillors an opportunity of investigating the proposals.

The District Traffic Manager of Railways forwarded replicas of illustrated posters intended to draw attention to the necessity of exercising greater care when approaching level crossings and advised that they should be affixed to departmental envelopes containing corxrspondence for the general public. It was also desired that, when dealing with the issue of drivers’ certificates Tor motor vehicles, or licenses for hire a sticker should be attached to each document.—The council decided to make use of the stickers. MAGISTRATE’S COURT. CIVIL BUSINESS. The Magistrate’s Court sat at Stratford to-day, Mi. A. M. Mowlem. S.M.. presiding. “I am very sorry for plaintiff, hut I am not going to put a man with six young children out on the street ” said the magistrate in making an order allowing Donald A. Dickson to remain in a tenement for one month, providing he paid the rent regularly. G. W. Peebles, who drove a motor-car within the Stratford borough at an excessive speed, was fined £2 and costs £4 2s. Judgment for plaintiff by default was given in the following undefended cases: Egmont Bru»h Company v. D. Jones, Is B<l (costs 16s); Malone and King v. A. C. Bell, £22 10s B<l (£3 12s); J. W. Griffen v< C. Bevins, £2 9s lid (£1 3s 6d); Forresters’ Lodge v. A. L. Williams, £ll6 6s 3d (£6 3s); A. Ferguson v. A. Wianewski, £1 15s 7d (13s); •L Davis v. A. Wisnewki. £5 Os 6d ( £1 15s 6d); A. Barlow v. C. R. Fairbrother, £l5 Is 5d (£2 14s). GENERAL ITEMS. On Saturday night « collision occurred at the corner of Regan and Cordelia Streets between a motor-car driven by Mr. Vickers junr. and a horse and gig, driven by Mr. McGuinness, and accompanied by Mr. Sangster junr. and lady. The occupants of the gig were thrown out, but were able to proceed to their homes. Later it was found that the lady was injured in the shoulder, and she was brought to the Stratford Public Hospital. After being attended to, she was able to return to her home yesterday. While motor-cycling toward Midhirst on Saturday evening. Mr. R. Goodwin, an employee of Messrs. Lightband and Wann, at Stratford, collided with a horse and gig on the. Mountain Road. He was thrown to the ground, resulting in injuries to his leg. Mr. Goodwin received medical attention, and it is understood it will be two or three weeks

before he will be able to return to his duties.

Whilst out shooting yesterday, Mr. George Carter, of Midhirst, aged 19 years, received injuries to bis foot through the accidental discharge of his gun. He was removed to the Stratford Public Hospital, where he underwent an operation, and is now progressing favourably.

A Maxwell car, belonging, it is understood. to Mr. H. Nodder. of Eltham, w'as completely destroyed by fire at Broadway South late on Saturday night.

PERSONAL

Mr. R. Hill, of the Public Trust Office, Stratford, has received notice of his transfer to Auckland.

Mr. W. P. Kirkw’ood left for Wellington on Sunday by car. He expects to return to Stratford on Tuesday.