GENERAL NEWS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19604, 26 September 1933, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS

The estimated average attendance in the newsroom at the Public Library last month was 7141 perons. Book issues for the month totalled 19,764 volumes, an increase of 1145 volumes over the corresponding month of last year. Six new consumers of electricity were connected up by the Timaru Borough Council during the period ended September 15, bringing the total number of consumers in the borough to 3916. The value of the business transacted in the Private Installation Department during the period was £B6/10/2. An application was before the Timaru Borough Council last night from the Junior Municipal Band for the use of a Council ’bus on October 7 to convey the Band to the contest at Leeston. The matter was referred to the Omnibus Committee, with power to act. A verbal application on behalf of the Citizens’ Queen Committee for ’buses to run to the showgrounds on Saturday was also referred to the Committee, with power to act. A financial statement presented to last night’s meeting of the Timaru Borough Council showed a debit balance in the general account at June 30 01 £14,072, as against a debit of £10,377 at the corresponding period of last year. Temporary loans and deposits showed a credit of £15,079, Electric Power and Light Department a credit of £2187, Temporary Loan £BOOO, and Omnibus Service, current account credit a total credit balance of £11,697, against a credit of £5849 at June 30 last year. At last night’s meeting of the Timaru Borough Council, Councillor P. B. Foote said that he would like the Works Committee to secure a report in regard to the aerodrome. He was satisfied that air travel was coming, and Timaru had the opportunity of an airport right at the end of the ’bus route, and no other town had this. He thought they should secure a report in regard to the assets of the ground. The Mayor (Mr T. W. Satterthwaite) said that he thought there was already a report on the files. The last Council had voted £2OOO for the Southern Outfall, and they had in view the reclaiming of the land for an airport. It -was agreed to secure a report from the engineer. The.borough traffic inspector (Mr C. Newcome) reported to last night’s meeting of the Timaru Borough Council that a trial had been given to two steel 12 inch domes in place of the white painted discs which had been placed on the west and east side in the centre of the road parallel with the kerb line at the intersection of Church and Sophia Streets. These had been under observation at periods during the week, and were proving satisfactory. Motorists were observing the rules of the road to round them when turning to the right better than they did the white discs. He recommended that these remain permanently at the intersection, and that consideration be given to the purchase of similar domes as required. The recommendation was adopted. At a meeting of the Timaru Unemployed Workers’ Union last night the secretary (Mr G. T. Koller) gave a comprehensive report on the recent meeting in Wellington of the National Council of the New Zealand Unem T ployed Workers’ Union. Mr Koller made special reference to a remit which urged the abolition of all existing relief works, the substitution of work at award rates of pay and the institution of a national unemployment insurance scheme. Mr Koller stated that the matter had been discussed with representatives of the Alliance of Labour and there was every possibility of representatives of the organised unemployed and trade unions sending a deputation to Parliament regarding the proposal during the present session. In the discussion on an application for a Council ’bus to run outside the borough, which was before last night’s meeting of the Council, Councillor P. C. Vinnell, referring to a remark by the Mayor that he was opposed to the ’buses going outside the borough, said: “On the eve of the election, you allowed the ’buses to go outside the borough.” The Mayor: “Where was that to?” Councillor Vinnell: “Claremont.” The Mayor: “That is a most unfortunate remark. On that occasion all the available transport had been booked, and there was not sufficient to convey the people. It was between meetings, and I made a decision.” Councillor Vinnell: "When I said you, I meant the Council.” The Mayor: “It was an unfortunate remark. If you think I was touting for votes, you are making a mistake, because I stood to lose mere votes than I gained.” Councillor Vinnell: “I make no personal reflection, I meant the Council.” Welcome, fisherman! Have you begun yet to unearth your rod and fondle it with loving care? To test your gut and go carefully through your flies, making a mental note of replacements and treasured additions you intend to make? You will be very wise to call at England, Mcßae’s. Not only are you assured of receiving only newest stocks at England, Mcßae’s, but you buy quality goods for less. Call and inspect our latest tackle, and get your license....