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Star (Christchurch), Issue 19117, 9 July 1930, Page 15

An effective method has been adopted bv residents of one suburban district in order to get broken street lights replaced. According to a statement made at a meeting in this suburb last evening, the local authority, a County Council, is not very quick in replacing these lamps, despite many requests. One member has succeeded in getting speedy service by telephoning and stating that a wire had fallen. The result was that a service gang arrived by motor, and when it was found that no wire was down, the lamp was examined and replaced.

The nomination of Mr A. A. M’Lachlan as a Citizens’ Association candidate for the vacancy on the City Council was lodged with the town clerk yesterday afternoon. Mr M’Lachlan’s nomination was made by Messrs George Harper and Frederick Wilcmng. Nominations for the vacancy which has been caused by the death of Councillor r R. Cooke will close on Saturday. Mr M Lachlan stood for Riccarton in the interests of the United Party at the last Parliamentary election.