WAIKAWA VALLEY.

Clutha Leader, Volume XXXV, Issue 2141, 4 August 1908, Page 5

WAIKAWA VALLEY.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Matters agricultural are only middling here just now. The wretched drizzly weather has the effect of making outside work disagreeable, and stock on turnips never get a clean bite except on tho commencement of a new break. Lea ploughing is mostly finished—a3 it should be. It is only those who wish to get the very last blade of grass who leave their lea ploughing until Spring, and those who do so require the' last blade because they do not got heavy crops of roots. There is likely to be a great agitation shortly urging the Government to complete the survey of the railway from Waimahaka to Catlins, either via Tokonui or direct from Waimahaka. It is well known jthat Mr WcNab is inclined to favour the Wyndham connection in plao4 of Waimahaka. Reference to the result of the polling at this booth three years ago show his views "took on" with the settlers here. The same will apply to any candidate who decides to contest the Clutha seat at the next "general." The sawmilling industry is brisk, and large quantities of timber continue to be shipped from Waikawa harbour. It will surprise no one if another mill or two spring up in the near future, There will he little stir in the fibre industry during the coming season. Mr Raymond's mill is still scutching, but Messrs Petrie are cut out, and it is doubtful if Messrs Crosbie Bros, will operate owing to the unsatisfactory prospect of the Market,