TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 147, 24 June 1931, Page 3

TAIHAPE

BOROUGH AFEAIRS. Amongst the recommendations included in the report of the Finance Committee presented at the monthly meeting of the Taihape Borough Council on Friday evening, were me following: — (1) That in reference to the letter from the Town Clerk, Alarton, re the Council’s share of the expenses incurred in connection with the election ot the combined, districts’ representative "ii the Wanganui Hospital Board, the Town Clerk reply stating the minimum statutory requirements and pointing out the saving that could have been ef feeted. (-! i That Messrs If. A. Smith and R. N. Al ills be granted a reduction of 10 per cent, in the rent of the borough cottages occupied by them. (3) That no reduction in the reut of lhe borough cottage occupied by Air W A. Rixou be made. (4) That in reference to the letter from the Returning Officer, Alarton, ap plying for a reduction in the rent ot the Town Hall as a polling place at the forthcoming general election, the rent be reduced to £4 with free lighting, and that it be a recomniendation to the Returning Officer that when he j engag mg his staff for the election, ho endeavour to employ as many unemployed clerks as possible. (5) That the Town Clerk ascertain the legal position of the Council in reference to its liability in the event of an accident to the nightwatchman, and if it is found that the Council is •iable, the Council subsidise up to one half of the cost of the insurance pro mium. (6) That the letter from Air J. Williams offering to sell a shop property, being part Suction 3, Block 6, Taihape, to the Council for the sum of £B5O be received and filed for reference until such time as the Council is considering the purchase of other land.

(7) That the Borough Solicitor be deputed to go to Wellington for the purpose of searching all the titles of properties on which rates are owing. (8) That the purchase of a new British typewriter be left in the hands of the Town Clerk with power to act. (9) That quotations be obtained with a view to purchase of a cyclostyle. (10) That the salary paid to Miss E. Hanley be increased by 5s per week. (11) That the representations made by a deputation from the Taihape Municipal Band at a meeting of the Council held on June 5, 1931, be held over until next meeting for further consideration. The report was adopted. Domains Committee. The Domains Committee recom mended:— (J) That the application of the Taihape Rugby Union for permission to make a charge of 2s for admission to the Oval Domain on July 22 or 23 on the occasion of the provincial match, Wanganui v. Waikato, be granted under the usual conditions and subject to authority being obtained from the Aiinister of Lands to make the charge of 2s on the day of the match. Cr. Loader: It is rather hot 2s for admission to the ground plus Is for the grandstand—3s for a football match. The Alayor: The Rugby Union seldom apply for permission to make a charge of 2s for a football match. (2) That the Commissioner of Crown Lands be advised that the Council desires to retain control of the whole of Section 62 of the scenic reserves including that portion at present encroached on by adjoining landholders, and that notices to fence on the correct survey lines where there arc no existing fences, and notices to repair existing fences where same are on the correct survey lines bo served on Alessrs Bosher, senr., Bosher, junr., and McColl. (3) That subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Crown Lands application be made to the Alinister of Lands for permission to lease to Mr W. L. Bhergold the grazing rights of that portion of Section 64 of the Scenic Reserves containing 2 acres (approximately) at present encroached on, at a rental of £5 per acre, and conditional upon he restoring the present fence line in proper condition and permanently sealing all entrances to the scenic reserve, and that the Council be given the right of access of the roadway through Air Shergold’s pioperty. Referring to clause 2, Cr. Christensen said that if this recommendation were carried, a hardship might be inflicted upon Air McColl, who wouid thus be

compelled to fence a large strip of land. He thought a little latitude should be allowed in the matter to prevent any injustice to Air AicCull and would like to see the words, “subject to the direction of the Council from time to time” be added to the motion. There was little fencing for Mr Bosher, senr., and none at all for Air Bosher, junr., but there was a great deal to be done by

Mr McColl and the speaker thought that the last-named should be obliged to fence subject to the directiou of the Council. Air AlcColl would thus be allowed a little latitude in regard to the matter. Cr. Christensen then moved an amendment to this effect The amendment was seconded by Cr. Loader. The Mayor: Air McColl will be met in a reasonable way. Cr. Wilsher: We must treat the three men alike. Cr. McDonald: According to the Fencing Act you can’t compel them to fence. The Alayor: The land is Crown Land and therefore does not conic under the Fencing Act. Cr. Butler: If we adopt the amendment the matter is left “in the air.” Are we going to direct these men tu fence or are we not? Cr. White: We are stipulating any particular time by which the fencing has to be done. These men will receive every consideration and will be treated with leniency. The amendment was then put to the meeting and lost. The recommendations were all adopted. Borough Leases. The following notice of motion standing in the names of the Alayor and Crs. Christensen and White, was put to the meeting and carried: — (1) That the clause numbered 9 in the report of the Finance Committee dated Alay 19, 1931, adopted by the Council at a meeting held on Alay 22, .1931, and reading: “That the matter of endeavouring to obtain legislative authority to provide for compensation for improvements to the lessees of Block XGI. be deferred in the meantime, and that Alessrs R. Wilson and Co., Ltd., and Mrs A. 8. Fleming be written to and informed that the Council will honour the offer as embodied in the Council’s resolution dated January 16, 1931,” be rescinded. (2) That the necessary steps to endeavour to obtain logb-' Hve authority in order to provid'' for compensation for improvements to the 'essees of Block XXI., Taihape, at the expiry of the present terms of their leases be taken im mediately. General. Alessrs Maclean and Kincaid were appointed borough solicitors. The recommendation of the Works Committee that the Town Clerk communicate with the chairman < 5 the Railway Board outlining the circumstances of the Railway Farm Settlement in regard to fire fighting appliances, and that the Fire Board be invited to cooperate with the Council in an endeavour to induce the Railway Department to instal same, was adopted. The following stock was killed at the abattoir during the month of May: — 22 cows, 36 heifers, 3 calves, 419 sheep, 35 lambs and 35 pigs. MAJESTIC

“The Big House,” coming to the Majestic Theatre at Taihape on Saturday, is a thrilling convict story based on the episode which took place in America recently when the convicts at a prison tried to escape. Alachine-guns are brought into action and modern warfare is introduced into the prison. Wallace Beery takes a leading part and is ably supported by a first-class cast. REFORM PARTY. A meeting of supporters of the Reform Party was held in the Fire Brigade Hall on Alonday evening. Air W. R. Anderson occupied the chair. There were 31 supporters of the party present and much enthusiasm was displayed. Air A. Stuart, of Alarton, Reform candidate for the Rangitikei seat at the forthcoming general election, and Afr W. Tilton-Mist (group organiser) addressed the meeting. On the motion of Afr Tilton-Mist, seconded by Air J. A. Aforrison, the meeting passed a unanimous vote of confidence in the Rt. Hou. J. G. Coates and his attitude towards fusion. Speaking to a “Chronicle” representative yesterday Air Tilton-Alist expressed appreciation of the work of the local executive of the Reform League, and made special mention of the services rendered by Alessrs W. R. Anderson and F. Al. Marlow, chairman and secretary respectively of the executive. GENERAL NEWS. Three minor accidents occurred in the Taihape district recently. Afr V. Smith, of Taaoroa, fractured his elbow as the result of a fall. Afr Sol. Steedman, of Afataroa, broke a bone in his foot on Saturday evening. Air J. Stoddart, of Opaea, fractured a bone in his leg. The injury was caused by a dog colliding with Afr Stoddart’s leg when running at high speed, the force of the impact being sufficient to break a bone. RUGBY AFFAIRS. The management committee of the Taihape Rugby Union met on Alonday evening, Afr J. Quirk, president, pre siding over a satisfactory attendance. The Wainu-a-Rua Sub-Union submitted two dates, namely June 30 and July 2, for the match against the Taihape Alaori representative team, for the Whenuaroa Shield. — It was resolved that in order to avoid any interruption with the senior cup lixtures and in view of the fact that there is a possibility of the Hurd team winning the cup, the Wainui-a-Rua Union be asked to submit a date in August.. The Rangitikei Union wrote asking the Taihape Union, to nominate a date for the junior representative match between Taihape and Rangitikei, to be played at Hunterville.—lt was decided to nominate July 18 as the date for the fixture.

Af. Healey was reclassified from senior to junior. J. Lloyd and W. Lloyd were reclassified from third grade to junior. The following players were registered:—Old Boys’ Club: R. ,C. Cressey and J. Raukawa (third grade. United Club: W. I. Munro (senior player), Edgar Wright (junior). Utiku Clun: G. Ale Whirl er and B. Linton. A letter was received from the Tai hape Borough Council stating that a suitable ambulance stretcher for use in the Oval Domain had been sanctioned by the Council and will be available as soon as possible. The Council also wrote regretting that owing to lack of funds it was unable to accede to the Union’s request to pro<-le seats under the trees facing No. 2 footb-.1l ground. The letter added chat the Oval Domain account was at present in <l'l t. and in view of the fact that consideranlo expense will no doubt be incurred later in the season for the .nnr.’iring amt topdressing of the grounds, the Council fools it cannot sanction the expenditure on any further oermao.ont improvements in the mcautiin '.- -Th-' letter was received.