LILYDALE COUNCILLORS' RESIGNATION
At the monthly meeting of the Lilydale Council on Saturday the Warden (Cr. L. A. Procter) expressed regret that Cr. Chas. Haas had found it necessary to resign from the council owing to continued ill-health. Cr. Haas had been a member of the council for the past 16 years, and his knowledge of road construction and maintenance had been of great value to the council and the ratepayers. The remarks of the Warden were endorsed by Cr. G. E. Archer. Cr. Haas said he very much appreciated the kindness and courtesy he had received from the other members of the council, particularly during his period of ill-health. His term of office had been a very pleasant one, and he regretted having to leave them.
The Warden congratulated the inspector (Mr. R. D. Box), who has been appointed a Government land valuer or the district in place of Mr. J. W. Story, who resigned.
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
The monthly meeting of the Lilydale Council was held on Saturday. Pre sent:-Crs. L. A. Procter (Warden), W. Broadhurst, F. Kelp, G. E. Archer, Jas. Box. B. S. Archer, C. W. McCarthy, C. Haas, and F. Hill.
Cr. G. E. Archer reported that he had received a number of complaints regarding the delay in replacing the Underwood bridge, which had been destroyed by floods on December 11. He moved-That the Minister for Lands and Works (Major T. H. Davies) be written to urging him to expedite the work, as it would be difficult and costly to put in the abutments during the winter months. The motion was seconded by Cr. F. Hill and carried.
Strong exception was taken to the practice of dumping sawdust and sheep's trotters on the Prosser's Forest-road. It was stated that the sawdust was brought from wood yards in Launceston, and the trotters were taken off sheepskins and dumped on the road from motor lorries. It was agreed to take legal proceedings in future.
It was decided to ascertain whether it is practicable to use the grader on the Windermere-road, and the Dorset Ward members were authorised to have repairs effected.
It was decided to enforce strictly the provisions of the act for the registration of dogs.
C. K. Denny wrote drawing the attention of the council to the bad state of the road between the Lilydale Post Office and North Lilydale. Thousands of tourists visited the Lavender Farm and the Lilydale Falls each year, and the state should take over the road and seal it with bitumen. It was decided to inform Mr. Denny that it was not possible to get the state to take over additional roads as state highways.
The northern section of the Royal Autocar Club of Tasmania wrote asking that signs be erected at the dangerous level crossing at Sulzberger's on the Lilydale-Lebrina-road. It was resolved to ascertain whether the railway Department would erect red triangle signs on both sides of the crossing.Timber
Carting in Winter
Nine letters were received from sawmillers and timber carters agree ing to co-operate with the council in preserving the roads by not carting during wet weather, providing the roads were left open during the win ter months. Most of the letters expressed appreciation of the proposals of the council. The Minister for Lands and Works (Major T. H. Davies) wrote on the same subject, and stated he would assist the council by endeavouring to secure the prompt closing of any road which was being damaged by heavy carting in the winter.
Crippled Children's Fund
Collectors for the appeal for funds for the after-care of crippled children from Tunnel, Retreat, Lebrina, Wyena. Nabowla, Newnham, and Lilydale handed in their books, the total amount paid in being £92 19s 7d. It was dcided to hold a meeting of the local committee within the next few days for the purpose of sending the money to Launceston, with full details of the subscribers. Collections in other districts had not been completed.
Financial Position
The Warden in his valedictory address stated the year had been a very difficult one owing to the cost of repairing flood damage and fees for the treatment of infantile paralysis. The expenditure for nine months of the financial year was £700 more than for the same period last year. In Turner's Marsh Ward the expenditure was £200 more than the previous year, and in addition this ward would have to pay half the cost of flood repairs within its area.
The motor lorry purchased last year had travelled 8100 miles and given good service. It had been well cared for by the driver. He expressed appreciation of the work of the bush nurse, and the various local committees.
COUNTRY DISTRICT NEWS (1938, April 6). Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), p. 5 (LATE NEWS EDITION and DAILY). Retrieved September 13, 2018, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article52200126