MAURICEVILLE COUNTY.
MEETING OF WEST BIDING RATEPAYERS.
A meeting of ratepayers of the West Riding of the Mauriceville County
Council was held at Hastwell on Thursday evening. Messrs W. Miller, A. Forsberg and F. W. Parry, councillors for the riding were present. Mr. A. Thorby-“who presided, said that there was general dissatisfaction throughout the riding at the increase in rates. Mr. F. W. Parry said that this was tantamount to an expression of no confidence in the councillors representing the riding and requested that a vote be taken.
Mr. George Halberg moved that the meeting of ratepayers had no confidence in the West Riding members but there was no seconder.
A lengthy and interesting discussion on the finances and administration of
county affairs followed at the conclusion of which a hearty vote of thanks to the councillors was carried with acclamation.
Acknowledging the thanks, Mr. Forsberg paid a tribute to the work done Ifor the county by the chairman, Mr. Robert Judd.
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Wairarapa Age, 23 March 1935, Page 5
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162MAURICEVILLE COUNTY. Wairarapa Age, 23 March 1935, Page 5
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