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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2176, 28 April 1908, Page 1

MAYORALTY. TO THE BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH OF GISBORNE. Ladies and gentlemen,— In again consenting to oil'd my services as Mayor of your town, I do so with ,a. strong feeling, that it is necessary to have the affairs o. this Borough put on a sounder and better footing, both from an economical us-well as a boneficial standpoint; and, further, that it is possible for us to derivo greater municipal improvements and advantages upon a less rate than wo aro now payRegardiiig the question of streets and footpaths, it - must bo conceded that they aro in a deplorable condition, and should bo put in better order, which I aril strongly of opinion can bo done at a less cost to tlio ratepayers than they aro now actually paying; this can bo done by utilising the Council’s means to a hotter end. I maintain that tlio annual saving on this head alone would bo more than sufficient to pay interest, sinking fund, and annual cost on an economical a lid efficient riewera go scheme, sufficient to servo Gisborne for many years to conio. I am opposed' to Mr .Mestuyer s suggested Shone system of sewerage, as it is altogether too costly for our small population ; its initial cost would bo £125,000, with an annual cost for pumping, etc., of about £2OOO, or a total annual cost of about £7625, which would be a most disastrous strain, on this Borough’s finances. At the same tine, I fully recogniso that •ewerngj and drainage MUST be provided for at once to servo the whole of tlio settled portion of the extended BoTmigli. And, if wo profit by the experiences of other fiat towns, situated less favorably than we are, and use the systems they are using for sewerage, wo should obtain ail olficicnt sewerage schenio for less than £30,000, with an annual maintenance costing under £SOO, or, say, a total annual cost of about £IBOO, instead of £7625, as suggested by Mr. Mestayer’s scheme. Regarding the waterworks, I have all along strenuously opposed the use of the Spiral pipes' for the service main, and foretold the disastrous results it meant to the Borough if they were used. I deeply regret that events are proving that this Borough is not getting the full benefits of a. good scheme, because of a defective service main, and I fully recognise that the Council will (as I believe they are now doing) require to handle the difficulties of the Spiral pipe line in a most careful manner, so that the full benefits of the scheme, both for fire' and other purposes, may bo enjoyed by the Borough, and at the same time see that the cost of maintenance of this service line does not strain the Council’s finances too much, but, whatever elsb lias to bo done, I consider a reservoir must bo provided as soon as possible. ■; ’ I have always been in favor of tlio niuiiicipalisatiou of tlio Gasworks, or, alternatively, to consider tlio prudence of ultimately going in for electricity, with a view of using tlio latter power for a tram system when required ,as well as for street lighting, and these matters should be carefully and favorably considered by tlio Council. I maintain that our future progress mainly depends upon the manner in which the affairs of tlio Harbor Board are controlled. Wo must have a depp water harbor, and, with this object in view, every care'must, be taken to sec that no mistakes are made, lor which "iiroose the fullest and best advice should be first obtained, without any unnecessary delay. I hold that the policy of tlio Board should, bo to limit the expenditure in the river as much as possible, consistent with immediate shipping requirements, and make fair charges against tho ships for port and other dues, and so reduce tlio burden on the peoplo using the port. If this policy is maintained, I am strongly of opinion that there need never bo another harbor rate levied, oven tlioough Ave incur the cost of an Outer Harbor at a cost of £350,000. The necessity of a harbor rate in tlio future Avill only arise by reason of tile above policy being departed from, and through needless or extravagant administration on the part of the Board. I am, Yours obediently, W. DOUGLAS LYSNAR.

MUNICIPAL ELECTION. TO THE BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH OF GISBORNE. AND GENTLEMEN,— I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for tlie Vacancy on tho Borough Council. ; If elected, I will do my utmost to promote the progress of our Borough. I will advocate and support—• 1. The Speedy Completion of the WATERWORKS. 2. An Efficient and Up-to-date DRAINAGE System on the hues recommended by . Messrs Mestayer and Hay, but I will strongly oppose any system of Drainage that provides for the deposit of crude sewage into tho- river or the immediate vicinity of our Town. I wish to see our Riverbank made a Beauty Spot, not a Fever Bed. 3. Any scheme that will provide for a Cheaper and More Regular Supply of METAL and SHINGLE. 4. Taking steps to secure Better and Cheaper LIGHTING by Acquiring the Gasworks, or by tho Installation of an Electric System. . 5. Immediate and Adequate Provision for tho Treatment of Cases of Chronic Disease. 6. Any Proposal that would be for tho benefit and welfare of tho ratepayers and would make the Town healthier, more attractive and ornamental. Yours faithfully, GEO. E. DARTON.

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