HAMILTON BOROUGH.

Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 17886, 5 December 1929, Page 7

HAMILTON BOROUGH.

MEETING OF COUNCIL.

MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS. TOWN PLANNING SCHEME. The Hamilton Borough- Council met last evening, the Mayor, Mr J. R. Fow t , presiding. Also present were Crs. B. H. Andrews, G. Lafferty, R. Cobbe, S. V. Tyler, J. E. Tidd, C. J. W. Barton, F. H. Clapham, W. Boumo, A. J. Denz, FV W. Luxford, D. D. Wilson and F. J. Farrell, and Messrs W.- L. Waddel (town clerk), R. Worley (engineer) and I. Webster (electrical engineer). The Commissioner of Transport advised that nearly 18 months had passed since the Motor Vehicle Regulations, 1928, were brought into effect. . The Minister of Transport had directed him to communicate with, all local bodies and other Interested .parties with a view to obtaining any suggestions for the amendment and curtailment of, or addition to, any of the regulations. Any suggestions 'for the improvement of the other regulations dealing with motor traffic would also be welcomed and given careful consideration. It was proposed to call a small representative conference of the local bodies and other Interested parties as soon as possible for the purpose of (inter alia) reviewing the regulations.

The matter was referred to Traffic Inspector Courtney for report.

Town Planning Conference.

The Director of Town Planning wrote advising that at a meeting of the Borough Council on December 16 at 2.30 rim., by courtesy of the Mayor, he proposed to explain in detail the provisions of the Town Planning Amendment Act, 1929, with particular reference to the preparation of a regional planning schemo for the Waikato.

The letter was received, the Mayor expressing the view that as many councillors as possible would attend. The Director had stated that he would notify other local bodies to attend.

Electrioal Tenders.

The following tenders were accepted for electrical supplies:—John .Bums and Co., £3 16s; Lawrence and Hanson Electrical Co., £lO 15s 3d; Turnbull and Jones, £4 Os; National Electrical Engineering Co., 19s 6d; Electrical Construction Co., £23 15s; National Eleotrical Engineering iCo., £6O ss; National Electrioal Engineering Co., £2ll ss; E. J. Burnsldo and Co., £ll2 16a. Replacing Maeroa Bridge. * The engineer, on tho recommendation of the General Purposes Committee, was Instructed to prepare plans and estimates of tho costs of replacing the present bridge at Maeroa, and that meanwhile tho loads be restricted to two tons with a maximum speed of 10 miles per hour and only the most essential repairs carried out. School Children’s Procession. Tho Dental Clinic Committee advised that a march of school children to Steele Park from London Street East would take place on Saturday, December 7. The Council was asked if 1 p.m. would be a suitable time for the procession, and to arrange for adequate traffic control. It was decided to accede to the request, but to point out that traffic would be less dense by 1.30 p.m.

Other Matters. Application was made by Mr J. T. Battersby on behalf of the Hamilton Orphans’ Club Orchestra for permission to hold a concert in the Theatre Royal on Sunday evening to raise funds for an Instrument lost by ono of their numbeq. Permission was granted, subject to the programme being approved by the Mayor. The tender of Mr E. Jones was accepted for 200 small and 600 large dog collars at 7d each.

The Mayor advised that Commissioner and Mrs Cunningham, of the Salvation Army, would be paying their first visit to Hamilton on Saturday to open the new citadel at 3 p.m. They had recently landed 'from England where they had been attached to International -headquarters, London. It was desired that as many councillors as possible would be present at the ceremony.

The need for widening Dlnsdale’s culvert, which was a distinct menace, especially to children, was stressed by Cr. Farrell.

The engineer said the culvert should really-be duplicated, and It might well be referred to the Works Committee for inquiry and report. This course was adopted.