2-8-55 25-8-55 26-6-55 CAR RACES AT RANGIORA PERMISSION SOUGHT FROM COUNCIL A proposal that permission be given for car races to be held in the town was put before the Rangiora Borough Council monthly meeting by a deputation from the Rangiora Boy Scouts' Asscciation. whose funds were to benefit from the races. and . the Christchurch Motor Racing Club, which would control the events. The council decided to make a decision at a later meeting. Crs. A. E. Whitehouse and W. L. Cate supported the proposal. Cr. C. F. Ayers said there might easily be sick persons along the route, who could be affected by the screeching of the cars' brakes. The proper place for races, he said, was in the country where less danger was involved and where quite good roads were available for the purpose. The route, which would traverse Victoria, Percival and Alfred streets, was in a built-up area, said Cr. L. R King. In his opinion it would be quite wrong to allow racing in the borough. If he thought the suggested circuit was a good one he would support the proposal, said Cr. C. Lundy, but be considered it was quite unsuitable, specially from the spectators' point of view. The Mayor (Mr C. W. Tyler) said he wanted to know who would be liable in the event of somer me being killed if the council gave permission for the races. 1. N1. D. Caincart to hold the matter It was decided on the monon of li. over to enable the council to ascertain its responsibility in the event of an accident. Rangiora Council Defer Decision On Car Races A decision on a request by the Christchurch Motor Racing Club, for permission to hold a series of car races over Rangiora streets on November 19 for benefit of the local Boy Scouts' Association, was • deferred by the Rangiora Borough Council last night. The leader of a deputation, Mr P. J Mckie, said the club was willing : to help the scouts to raise funds by holding races on Saturday afternoon. • Four races were proposed and a suitable course would be over Pervival, Alfred, and Victoria Streets. One hundred marshals would control spectators who would not be allowed on the footpaths. Residents on the route had been canvassed and sixty-three were in favour of the meeting being held. Safety Precautions A spokesman for the club outlined the safety precautions which would be taken and said he was convinced that the proposed course would be very safe. public risk indemnity policy would be taken out to cover accidents. Councillor W. I. Cate moved that permission to use the streets be given, provided adequate insurance was arranged. in But after a discussion, which several councillors questioned the advisibility of racing in a built-up area and the suitability of the course to accommodate a large number of spectators, the motion was withdrawn in favour of an amendment by Councillor J. D. Cathcart that the decision be deferred until the next meeting and the council's liability in the event of an accident be ascertained. Application For Car Races at Fangiora Deferred For Month After having recei reking permission aces at fangora o conulited Dy tne Racing Club for th Hangiora Boy Scouts Rangiora Borough Co 1: 1 on Wednesdas 10.1 Lile 1 he • ieader of the P. I. Bickie, • Bos Scot e' Ass uis were in nccd 'eir own, for whie The club was will s outs io raise funds - i picctice race a loar races wich int minutes wire propo • kich would be over Alberi Streets marshalls would be i oi the spectators. Mr Makie said route had been canva in favour of the I Light businesses ap favour and only against the proposa I spokesman for wiib had conducted LOL worthy causes terest was for t blic. He was publie ri a. .ї:. 1o ope me and a haif minu asked by Ph tehouse why th ci held in a domain ee said it was im! satisfactory substit MeKie said made to those using id or empty section and porens on the asked to give a don In replying 10 Mayor (Mr C. W.I: speed c the cars lub's spokesnian se vicinity of 100 were anticipated. would be arranged Department. BIr 3Ickie said t. he payment ef ex 2200 wou ived a deputation to hold motor on Norember 19, benefit of the Association, the meil at its meetght deferred its • meeting of the leputation, chairman ation, 'said th f a section • they had £30. help by holding races. 12.30 p.m. and fifteen red on a course Percival, Vietoria One hundred mployed to con- residents on the assed and 63 were races being held. preached were in one church was the Club said the several meetings and their main he safety of the onvinced that the was a safe one. tions taken in the lie and said that I insurance would • the road for any ake no more than ates, he said. Councillor A. E. he races could not n or open paddock, possible to get a tute for bitumen. charges would be g car parks situans along the route, e street would be nation. a question by the (rler) on the likely in the race, the aid that speeds in O railes per hour A suitable detour by the Transport ings, after amounting • the Dov 26-6-55 30-8-55 Trafile Cfficer E. L. P. Sloane said In a letter to the Counci he was opposed to the holding of the races for several reasons. He considered Le loads and streets were not wide enough for cars to race on and that there was no safe accommodation for the numerous spectators that the event would draw. There were too many side streets involved in the elesure of the road on which the race would be held, he said. The fcreman (Mr J. W. Easton) in = report to the Council said that only Aign Street was a suitable road for race and held thai the danger witi intersections was great. Councillor Whitehoose said that ati first he was against the proposal because he thought High Street was to be used, but after hcaring the precaltions taken and supervision, he was in favour the application being granted. Mayor: I favour High Street for the race. The scouts are taking on a big hurle in standing the expenses of €150. Councillor W. L. Cate suported the application and moved that permission to use the streets be given provided adequate insurance and a bond for street maintenance and repairs be taken out. Couneillor I. W. Iweedie seconded the motion. Councillor C. S. Ayers said he was not in favour of the application being sranted as elderly people living on the route would be disturbed by the screeching made by the cars. It should be held out in the country. If permission is given Rangiora will seceive publicity, but it will be publety of the wrong kind, he said. Councillor L. R. King said it was an encroachment on the built up areas in the borough and it was wrong encourage it. Councillor C. F. Lundy said that although he favoured such sport he considered the circuit unsuitable. Councillor J. M. D. Cathcart moved an amendment tha be held over until to ascertain the co the event of an ace Councillor Cate drew his motion i amendment. at the application the rext meeting uncil's liability in ident. thereupon within favour of the CORRESPONDENCE Motor Car Racing At Rangiora= (To the Editor.) Sir,—On behalf of the Motor Racing Club and Scout Troop •1 thank you for your report of deputation - to Rangiora Borough Council, asking for permission to use certain streets for a proposed Car Race in the Borough. You covered the deputation speakers and the Mayor and Councillors discussions very fully. One correction that must be made is that 63 residents were in favour, two were away, and only one against. Eight businessmen apgroached were all in favour and six offered their land for spectators. The four Churches were the first ap proached and were all willing to work in with our marshals and race times, none of them were against the proposed race.-Yours etc., P. J. K. McKIE, . President, Rangiora Scout Troop.