Hazard To Stock?

Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30793, 3 July 1965, Page 14

Hazard To Stock?

Sir,—Persons living in Paparua County cut a macrocarpa hedge and left it on the roadside. Macrocarpa is poisonous at certain stages and trimmings are a hazard on the roads. Two young men (18 and 20), left in charge by their boss, have to drive cows to and from a nearby paddock. One cow slipped a calf after eating macrocarpa. They rang the County Council asking to have the hedge trimmings removed. The council refused The boss being away, these men are anxious to avert any similar casualty. Whom could these men aoproach for he]p or advice? Farm hands are not easy to get and willing men are hard to replace. Such incidents do not encourage farm workers. Could someone advise?—Yours, etc., COW-MINDED. June 27, 1965. [The chairman of the Paparua County Council (Cr. R. J. Roberts) says: “While I can appreciate the correspondent's concern for the safety of stock, it is hardly the council’s responsibility to remove hedge trimmings from a roadside. The council does provide facilities for the dumping of rubbish in several localities throughout the county, although material such as hedge clippings is normally burnt on the property.”]

Oven Fire.—An oven fire in the home of Mr J. Barry. 41 Therese street, at 5.3 p.m yesterday caused no damage. Sydenham firemen answered the alarm.