The meeting of the Parnell Borough Council was held last night in the offices of the Council. Present: Messrs Friar t Clark (Mayor) in the chair, Walker, Herbert, Baber, Mullins, Wood, Winks, and Skinner. Mr J. E. Davis, the new member, also took his seat, having made the necessary declaration.
Muddy Road.—Mr Wood drew atten tion to the muddy state of the road leading through the property of the late Mrs Churton, and suggested that something should be done to make it passable for school children.—lt was resolved to write to Mr Buchanan, the owner of the property. The Soap Factory.—Mr J. P. Oakes reiterated his complaint about Mr Cardno's soap factory.—Letter received. Wandering Cattle.—A letter was re ceived from Mr Wm. Kensington, com plaining that cattle should be allowed to wander in the public streets, to the injury of fences and fruit trees. The writer urged that a prohibiting by-law should be passed. Mr Walker said he had heard numerous complaints of the same thing. It was agreed to acknowledge the receipt of Mr Kensington's letter. More Light.—A petition was received from Mr W. F. Lodge and the residents of Brighton, praying that the Council would supply the district with three lamps, as Brighton, after sunset, was left in darkness. —Referred to the Streets Committee.
