Charles Kerr, secretary of the Waipori Deep lead Prospecting Association, wrote stating that work had been going on at the Association's shaft for some time, and ascertain liabilities had been incurred they wanted to know what method they were to pursue in payment of same.—Cr Cotton moved—" That the clerk supply the necessary information required by Mr Kerr "— Carried. John Emerson, Waipori, drew attention to the bad state of the road from the Round Hill, near the Lamniedaw, and asked to have it re paired, so as to enable miners to get their quartz to the Little Maud battery.—Cr Cotton moved— " That the road be put in order by the surface men."—Carried. John M'Coll asked that about 10 chains of the roaa near the Presbyterian Church at Tapanui be gravelled—Referred to the engineer for report.
J.Rattrayaud Co., Dunediu, wrote protesting I against the valuation placed upon Run 170b. The land was of very little value, and the rent only £60 a year; while it was assessed by the county at £3500.—The Clerk stated that the run was formerly in the hands of Mr Spedding, when it was valued at £3500; Mr Spedding, however, threw it up, and Messrs Rattray and Co. pur chased it at a lower rental.—The Chairman said the Council could only make a demand in accordance with the Act.—Cr Phaser moved and Cr Clayton seconded—" That the rate collector comply with the terms of the statute." Carried.
