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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 450, 16 December 1930, Page 3

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RAETIHI WEED SPRAYING DEMONSTRATION. On Friday Mr R. A. Thompson, stock inspector, conducted an interesting demonstration of weed -praying on the Horopito school reserve. About 69 were present, including some of the senior school children. Mr Thompson explained the correct method of preparing the sodium chlorate mixture and how to apply it to ragwort plants. On Monday Air Thompson gave a demonstration on one or two ragwoit. plants in a paddock near the Katana Church at Raetihi, and a number of settlers were greatly interested in the work. Another demonstration will be held for the benefit of settlers in the middle road district. Mr Thompson is endeavouring to give a demonstration for the Pipiriki residents at a convenient place in that district. Several settlers have tried the sodium chlorate on ragwort with satisfactory results. A difference in the plants should be observed within a week and any person finding trouble or not ob taining results should communicate with the inspector. Some blackberry plants have been treated with a 10 per cent, mixture and it is hoped that the results will be as satisfactory as with ragwort. Pipiriki Road. In view of the approaching tourist season and the consequent increase of traffic on the Pipiriki Road the County Council has repaired the broken sections of shell rock over the worst portion between the Waipuna Hill and Mangoihe. Broken sections between Mangiohe and Huikumu Road are being repaired. Sandstone has been spread over the cordoroy near the Mangiohe road and the road has been trimmed up with the grader between the end of the metal and the Huikuma Road. Deep ruts arc being filled in below the Huikuma Road junction. Topdressing has been done on the Waipuna Hill to the extent of approximately 60 chains, TRAFFIC INSPECTOR The local bodies in the Waimarino district have agreed to accept the offer of the Rangitikci County Council to allow its traffic inspector and his assistant to act for them. At a conference of representatives it was agreed that the cost should be on the same basis as the heavy traffic fees collected in the No. 9 Heavy Traffic District.

It has been suggested that eight trips per annum would be needed and the cost should be Yjorne by the different

bodies in the following manner: Wainiarino County Council, 81.1 per cent.; Ohakune Borough Council, 8.5 per cent.; Raetihi Borough Council, 8.8 per cent.; itangataua Town Board, 1.6 per cent. HEALTH RESORT. The Health Inspector of the Waimarino County, Mr J. Al. Swain, of Taihape, reported to the County Council that during last month there were three cases of scarlet fever, and one each of diphtheria and pulmonary tuberculosis. These had occurred in outlying parts of the area, and the usual precautions had been taken to prevent, contagion. The inspector had made visits to the Maoripa at Pakalii, Ohakuuc and Karioi and had visited 22 habitations. UNEMPLOYMENT. According to advice received from the Unemployment Commissioner in Wellington only four persons have registered as unemployed at the Raetihi Post Office. The Waimarino County Council decided on Saturday not to start any work for tho relief of the unemployed as long as the rate of pay was fixed at 14s per day. Cr. H. A. Wright declared that many farmers were not getting that wage and they must be protected. Few farmer settlers would get any revenue from their wool this year and they w’ould not pay interest on loans found to make work. He remembered farmers being rationed and it looked like as if the same thing would happen again. Farmers’ brokers only allowed their clients certain quantities of goods some jears ago and the same thing might again be done. The wage fixed for relief work should not be as much as 14s per day. ADVERTISE! # ITS ON ROAD LINES. At the November meeting of the Waimarino County Council it was agreed to give a motor firm notice to remove a number of advertising signs. on the road line. The firm duly received the council’s letter and agreed to carry out the request. Recently passers-by on the road, especially between Ohakune and Rangataua, have had thrust under their notice the name of a certain soap. On nearly every stump there is a plate with the name of this soap. The County Council had its attention drawn to this and decided that these plates must be removed as soon as possible. One councillor suggested instructing the surface men to remove any advertising matter found on the road lines. Somebody reminded councillors of the action' of the Dunedin medicos in Central Otago. It was agreed that the clerk should write to the proprietors of the brand of soap and request them to have the offending plates removed from, the road lines. GENERAL. The chairman, Or. Ball, Cr. H. A. Wright and tho engineer, were appointed to represent Waimarino at a conference of local bodies in the highway district to be convened to discuss wages and salaries. The Waimarino County Council ranger impounded five horses, four cows, calf, heifer and a bull during the last month. Owing to the present economic conditions fewer persons this year than last were able to take advantage of the rebate for cash offer by the Waimarino County Council to persons responsible for payment of rates.

TAIHAPE

MAJESTIC THEATRE Filled with colourful adventure, thrilling drama, aching suspense, hearty humour, ‘‘With Byrd at the South Pole,” showing on Saturday and Monday next, is one of the strangest and most interesting pictures ever made. It is the living record of the men who battled the ferocious elements of the Antarctic for twenty months, and returned to tell what they saw. The entire picture was made in the Bay of Whales, in the area of 750 miles surrounding the South Pole. The daring flight across the pole is one of the big thrills in the story. The picture shows the life ,the work, the play of the men during those twenty months practical isolation. The humorous incidents of their every-day life are relived in film. A picture that is sure to fill the theatre on both nights of showing. Reservations may be made at Dashwood’s. BOROUGH AFFAIRS. The monthly meeting of the Taihape Borough Council was held on Friday evening when His Worship the Mayor (Mr J. P. Aldridge) presided over an attendance consisting of Crs. Loader, de Lautour, Read, F. White, McDonald, Christensen and G. F. Kelly. The Director of Town Planning (Mr ,T. W. Mawson) wrote stating that he was unable to meet the Council on December 10 or 11 as he had hoped. The matter would have to stand over until the New Year.

A letter was received from the Taihape Fire Board requesting the Council to grant Mr F. Bird permission to fix up the fire boxes.—The request was granted. A letter was received from Mr H. Powell stating that he had been acting as night watchman for the last three weeks and had been remunerated by the business people, who had made voluntarv contributions.

At the present time he had no authority to support him and wished the Council to act as controlling body and draw up a schedule of duties.

Cr. White moved that Mr H. Powell be granted authority subject to certain conditions.—The motion was carried.

The Taihape Amateur Swimming Club wrote for permission to hold a carnival next Thursday, and take a collection at the gate. —Permission w r as granted, subject to the Council receiving 10 per cent, of the collection. The report of the Works Committee read as follows: The committee recommend:—“That the Borough Engineer's report dated December 2, 1930, be referred to the Council for consideration and approval. “That the treasurer’s report dated December 3, 1930, be referred to the Council for consideration and approval.

“That in reference to the work carried out by Mr W. G. Gregory in front of the property in Kiwi Road owned by Mr ,1. E. Hamill without the permission of this Council, Mr Gregory be notified to immediately complete the work to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer. “That notices be erected at each of the septic tanks offering a reward to persons giving reliable information about anyone interfering with the tanks.

“That the letter from the Taihape Acclimatisation Society re extraordinary water supply, old water dam, fish

hatchery in borough, and fish ladder, be referred to the Borough Engineer to report at next meeting. “That tho application of Mrs L. Hall to have rooms papered in the cottage occupied by her be deferred for consideration until the next financial year. “That the Borough Engineer be intructed to timber kerb the footpath of the closed road in Tui Street leading to the baths. “That the following application for building permits be granted:—Mrs Fleming, Hautapu Street, shed.” The committee reported having arranged that the wages at the abattoirs be reduced by £1 10s per week; that the following stock was killed at the abattoirs during the month of November 1930:—2-1 cows, 42 bullocks, 3 calves, 286 sheep, 35 lambs, aud 35 pigs. ' The report was adopted. The Finance Committee submitted the following report:— The committee recommended:—“That the treasurer’s report dated December 8, 1930, bo referred to tho Council for consideration and approval. “That [tuition (1) of the joint report of the Town ' >rk and Borough Solicitor dated December 8, 1930, be referred to the Council for consideration. “That in reference to portion (2) of the joint ic[ art of the Town Clerk and B trough Solicitor dated December 8, .1930. .Mr J. F. Casey be informed that the Council is prepared to accept the surrender of his lease of Section 7 Block NIL ami grant a new lease of the said s i tion for a term of 21 years with the right of compensation for improvements at the end of the term of lease at an increased rental of 331-3 per cent, on the present rental providing he signifies his willingness to pay all costs incidental to the surrender of the present lease and the preparation of the new lease. “That the letter from the Rangitikci County Council enclosing copy of tenders received for the construction of the Hautapu Bridge be received. “That this Council’s share of the cost of the proposed Hautapu River Bridge be paid out of revenue spread over two financial years. “That the letter from Messrs Fullerton Smith and Co. re closed road off Swan Street bo referred to the Town Clerk to report on, “That the application of the Majestic Theatre management to screen the picture “Atlantic” on Christmas night be referred to the Council for consideration. (Councillor Read voted against this recommendation stating that he was in favour of the application being granted.) “That the following applications for licenses be granted, subject to a stipulation that the Miniature Golf Courses are closed for play on Sundays. Christmas Day, Good Friday, and Anzac Day. K. Al. Sheldon, Miniature Golf Course, Kaka jad; W. Ford, Miniature Golf Course, rear of Ford Garage, Hautapu Street. “That the matter of arranging for the staff’s holidays be left in the hands of the Town Clerk.

“That the sum of J!2 10s be paid to Miss L. Siddle for extra duty attending five Council meetings. The report wa adopted. The request of the management of the Majestic Theatre to show the picture i “Atlantic” on Christmas night was! granted. The following report was submitted

by the Domains and Cemetery Committee:—

The committee recommended:— “That the application of the Taihape and District Amateur Athletic Club for permission to use the Oval Domain for a sports meeting on the evening of .January 14, 1931, and to make a charge of Is for submission thereto on that date be granted subject to the usual conditions.

“That the application of tho Taihape and District Amateur Athletic Chib for permission to U S' the Oval Domain for a sports meeting which will be attended by the American athletes on the evening of March IS, 1931, and to make a charge of 2s for admission thereto on that date be granted subject to the usual conditions, and to the consent of the Minister of Lands being obtained enabling the charge of 2s being made.

“That the t< Icj of G. Bilderbeck for the splitting of 1000 totara posts from dead trees and the supplying of strainers and be acceped. “That letters of thanks be sent to Mrs (Dr) Mae Diarmid, Mrs A. R. Fannin, and Mrs R. C. Onglcy, for their gifts of plants for the cemetery.” The committee reported having made application to tho Public Works Department for a subsidy towards the cost of laying out the proposed children’s play area. The report was adopted.

HUNTERVILLE

GENERAL NEWS There was a record attendance in the Town Hall on Saturday night when the opening picture of the talkies in Hunterville was screened. People were present from Ohingaiti, Mangaweka, Pukeroa, Rata and all parts of the district. The officer of the Automobile Association has been marking the camping site on Hunterville. Domain, and it is expected that this ground will be in use during the holiday season. The takings of the Anglican Flower Show and Bazaar, amounted to £l3O 17s 9d, which considering the hard times, is considered very satisfactory.