PATEA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 87, 13 April 1932, Page 3

PATEA

MEMORIAL TO TURI BOROUGH COUNCIL ’ For some weeks the Maoris of the West Coast have had a movement on loot whereby means could be raised to erect a memorial or monument depicting the landing of Turi at Patea. ' At present a definite idea and plan has been formed, and this was placed before the Patea Borough Council at its monthly meeting last Monday. Those present when the letter from Mr. Tupito Maruera, on behalf of tfio Taranaki natives, was read, were the Mayor (Mr. F. Kamsbottom) and Crs. C. R. Honcyfield, A. T. Christenson, F. Naismith, G. Pettigrew, T. C. Scott and C. H. Carey. Discussion ensued, particularly on the situation of the memorial, which, it is proposed, will be in the form of two pillars with a canoe carved in stone standing across the top forming un archway i’roni the opinions voiccu at tho mi eting of the council, ii seemed that it. was on favour of having the archway placed in front of the Town Hall, over the entrance to the grounds. Ou the proposal of the governing committee of the memorial, tho council decided to meet it at tho Domain on Saturday, April 16, when the position of the memorial and plans would be discussed. Borough matters were also discussed, some time being spent on matters attendant on the change-over to the Government electric power supply. The financial side of the matter had been absorbing a good deal of the council’s attention, but after a visit to Wellington by Cr. Christensen and the town clerk, this had been satisfactorily cleared up, and was reported on by Cr. Christensen and Mr. Austin separately. The Mayor moved a very hearty vote of thanks to Mr. H. G. Dickie, M.P., for his assistance in the matter. Mr. Austin had stated that no man could have, done more to help the borough representatives, and they had left Wellington in a much easier frame of mind than when they had arrived there. The resolution was carried unanimously. The Mayor also thanked Cr. Christensen for what he had done on his behalf. The engineer reported that the change-over had taken place very satisfactorily, the South Taranaki Power Board also writing to the council stating that the charge for the power supply would date from April 1 from 8 a.m. The Minister of Health wrote acknowledging information as to the council’s opinion on the question ot the reorganisation of the hospital system. Support was asked for by the Feeding Borough Council on the matter ot the 12| per cent, rebate on the rates, on which matter legislation would shortly be undertaken in Parliament. The council decided to support the resolution. The streets supervisor (Cr. Naisniith) reported on the increasing practice of cyclists riding on the footpaths. Others of the councillors endorsed his opinion that some step should be taken to stop the practice, and the borough foreman was empowered to hand the names of delinquents in this respect to the council, when action would be taken. The town clerk (Mr. L. W. Austin), was granted his annual leave of absence, dating from April 20. Streets Report The streets supervisor (Cr. Naismith), reported as follows on the work of the past month:— “The following streets have been chipped and cleaned: Lincoln, Oxford, Meredith, Stafford and parking area at Town Hall. The road in Cornwall Street has been formed at lower end, and steps in Cambridge Street have been completed. The drains at north end of borougii have had attention, also the culvert at the corner of Monmouth and Victoria Street repaired with new pipes and grating. Ten yards of pit metal has been placed on crossing at Victoria Street and Cambridge Street and still requires further attention. Rubbish removal and Main Street have had regular attention. The fire plugs have also been inspected throughout, the borough. Since the new work on the footpath in Bedford Street has been completed, the foreman has reported that severai people arc using the same for riding cycles to and fro; also stock are doing damage. On the recommendation of the supervisor it. was decided to move the cattle water-trough in Bedford Street to the corner of Norfolk Street, so that stock could not damage the footpath.” The report was adopted. Electrical Engineer’s Report The borough engineer (Mr. J. O. Cunningham) reported on the month’s work as follows, the report being adopted:— '‘Power Stations. —Both stations have continued to run without mechanical trouble and no shut-downs have occurred. The water supply at the hydro has been very low, in fact lower than has previously been experienced. On this account the whole borough supply was put on to bulk supply from tho power hoard on April 10. otherwise the engine would have had to run continuously or practically so. Kakaramoa, and as far as the borough boundarv, had previously boon supplied from March 4. On March 17 the power hoard served notion that as the Government had put them on maximum demand system of chargf they would be charging tho council under the same system. This has meant- that the engine has to run at certain hours to keep the demand within reasonable bound* nnfl ha* in trodueed a number of difficulties which have been overcome, but when changing over an interruption of a few seconds occurs in the supplv. The stator for tho hvdro wn<? to have arrived in Now Zealand on March 16, but for some reason was delayed, and this upset the programme somewhat. but as the same is now to hand it will be installed at the earliest

possible date, when our own set will then be able to be synchronised with the supply. While the hydro has not. been in operation opportunity has boon taken to thoroughly overhaul tho turbine and carry out the necessary reconstruction and so ensure a really satisfactory job. TJncs. —The change-over has been steadily pushed on during the month. The structure at Mr. Shoild’s has boon completed and livened up and also the piece of line from tho service station to tho borough boundary. Nine poles worn also erected In various parts of tho borough. Wide arms and tho nocossarv cable has boon erected between the service station and the Diesel station and part‘switched over. Tho old cable has been sorted and used again whore possible. A two-polo structure has also been erected in Cambridge Street and the necessary al t.orations on this section partly •completed. During the change-over ot services and lines at times interruptions in the service have occurred. While endeavours have boon made to notify all consumers of power when these are to occur, it, is to be regretted that, at times the notification has boon omitted, and it is hoped that this will, bo avoided in the future. Wiring.—During the month 40 lighting and two heating points have been reconditioned, twontv-two lighting and two heating points TO-wired. One range, one water heater and four heading and nine lighting points were added to tho system. The Kakaramoa Factory change-over was also completed. Twenty-six motors have also boon installed and twelve consumer* changed over to 230 volts. the linos are in a more complete state tho above figures will show a decided increase. Water i Dopart/nent. —Approximately 2,000,000 gallons of water have been pumped for a consumption of 6230 units, compared with 1.613,000 and 5137 units for March, 1931, an increase of 387.000 gallons and 493 units. An inspection of the route ot the mains was carried out, but no leaks were detected. A number of leaky taps were found and instructions given to have the same attended to. Ono valve in Egmont Street was also repaired. No trouble has been experienced with the flow from wne oores, which have kept up remarkably well considering the dry year.