SEALING OF HIGHWAY DEFERRED

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21553, 16 January 1940, Page 3

SEALING OF HIGHWAY DEFERRED

ONLY NECESSARY WORK TO BL DONE

The re-construction and tar-sealing of the Geraldine-Fairlie main highway from Geraldine to Crotty's corner has now been deierred by the Geraldine County Council and no tenders were accepted for the work at the monthly meeting of the council yesterday. Because the tenders received for the reconstruction and x tar-sealing of this portion of the highway were in excess of the original estimate and loan schedule as a result of rising costs and Highway Board demands, it was agreed on the motion of Crs J. Acland and T. Lyon that no tenders be accepted and that necessary work only be done in constructing culverts and improving the corners. The meeting was attended by the chairman (Mr K. Mackenzie) and Crs. F. R. Flatman, T. Lyon. A. Bisdee, A. J. Davey, W. Buchan, C. Ley and J. Acland. Debit Balance The chairman of the Finance Committee (Cr. J. Acland) reported that there would be a debit balance at the bank of £9928 after that day’s payment had been met. Rates amounting to £1522 had been paid. It was agreed to impose a 10 per cent, penalty on all general rates remaining unpaid after February 14. Centennial ribbons would be presented to persons who had resided in the Dominion for 75 years or more, the clerk (Mr A. A. Readdie) reported. He mentioned the names of Mrs Pierce (Hilton) and Mrs A. Macdonald (Orari Bridge) as persons entitled to ribbons. It was agreed that steps be taken to ascertain any other persons living in the district entitled to the ribbons. The tender of Mr J. Keane, Pleasant Point, of £7/11/- for the lease of a reserve opposite the slaughterhouse at Pleasant Point, was accepted. Mr F. A. Elliott, Coles Road, Geraldine, write thanking the council for the protective works at his river frontage. The river had been in flood and the works had stood the pressure of water.

Eleven residents of the Winchester Settlement wrote drawing attention of the council to the inadequacy of the pipe under the road and to the dangerous bend on the Winchester Settlement road. They suggested that a short bridge be placed more in the centre line of the road.

Mr G. T. Rae made application ask- | ing the council to give him relief from ’ flood water which flowed along Farm > Road at Clandeboye. Commander G. H. Dennistoun, Peel ' Forest, wrote drawing attention to a | danger spot on the main road near | the Peel Forest village. He said he had seen an accident on the bridge at the | junction of Brahis Road and the main . road and was satisfied that it was due 1 to the narrowness of the bridge and ; the angle of approach. The bridge on I the side road was so near to the main road that it was difficult to straighten up before reaching the corner after negotiating the bridge. He suggested that the bridge be widened before a serious accident occurred. All matters were referred to the engineer to inspect. Opening of Manse Bridge The new Manse Bridge at Temuka was now being used by traffic reported the chairman, who said its completion marked a further stage in the progress of the Temuka district. It was agreed that the arrangements for the official opening of the bridge lx? left in the hands of the chairman and the Mayor of Temuka (Mr A. W. Buzan). Saturday. January 27 was suggested as a suitable date for the function. Water Race Committees At the annual meeting of the OrariWaihi Water Race Committee, the following committee was elected: Messrs W. Ford (chairman), F. E. South, V. Stonyer, S. Cullen, P. Ivey. For the Waitohi Flat "Water Race Committee the following were reelected: A. J. Davey (chairman). T. Lyon. H. Talbot, W. Moore and H. Sewell. PERSONAL "We wish to express our appreciation to Cr. J. Acland who has joined the Special Force and we are pleased to know one of our younger councillors has enlisted.” said Mr K. Mackenzie (chairman of the Geraldine County Council) at the Monthly meeting of the Council yesterday. “It takes a good deal of encouragement to do a thing like this.” said Cr. W. Buchan, who endorsed the chairman’s remarks. “All I can say is well done Mr Acland, and the best of luck.” Mr and Mrs Ken Lyon and family, Dunedin, who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs E. H. Logan, Geraldine, have returned home. While he had been attending the Centennial Exhibition in Wellington as a host in the Canterbury Court, he had taken the opportunity to visit Mr C E. Bremner, former County engineer at Geraldine, said Mr K. Mackenzie, at a meeting of the Geraldine County Council yesterday. Mr Mackenzie said that for some time Mr Bremner had been suffering ill-health, but was still keenly interested in the progress of the county, and conveyed his best wishes to all members on the Council. The Rev. Father M. J. Fogarty, Geraldine, left yesterday to attend the clergy retreat at the Cathedral. Christchurch. He will return on Saturday.