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Hawera Star, Volume XLIX, 5 December 1929, Page 4

EXTENSIVE ISSUE

THTS MONTH’S “CO-OPERATOR.” Sticking evidence of the remarkable headway made in regard to the publication of “The Co-operator,” the well-known monthly journal published in the interests of the farming community by the Farmers’ Co-operative Organisation Society, Ltd., Ha worn , was given in Princes Street this morning. A large motor lorry, heavily laden with the postal portion of the current monthly issue (volume 2, number 12), numbering several thousand 1 copies, was drawn up lie fore the society’s headquarters for photographic purposes preparatory to delivery of the load at the Post Office. Starting 18 months ago with a small issue of a two-sheet stock report, the “Co-operator” is now a 40-page magazine, posted free to farmers on request, and, judging by the increasing monthly demand, it is abundantly evident that the publication appeals to the right section of the conupunity. A feature, of the journal is that it is the only co-operative publication issued in the Dominion. Perusal of its pages imparts a wealth of practical information and advice to farmers generally, and on the other hand it has proved bonofPial to the publishers as a. trading concern, advertising as it does their methods and wares. The “Coonerator” is printed by the “Hawera Star” jobbing department.

It was reported at last night’s meeting of the Mthum Library Coin milt-tee that the library office had! again been broken into during the month and a dock and other articles stolen. Owing to inclement weather, film fortnightly sports programme of the Hawera Amateur Athletic Club, which was to have been presented' at the Showgrounds last evening, was postponed until next Wednesday.

Separation, maintenance and guardianship orders were granted the wife of Lawrence Lewis, of Miairtiniborouglx, by Mr J. H. Salmon, S.M., in the Hawera Court yesterday, the complainant, who was represented by Mr P. O’Dea, making the applications qn the grounds of alleged desertion and failure to maintain. Maintenance payments were fixed, at 15s weekly towards the support of complainant .and another 15s weekly in respect of her child'.

At the New Plymouth Magistrate’s Court yesterday Mr. R. W. Tate, S.M., said in connection with a case concerning an unclean fowl-house: “If people keep fowls they will have to keep them absolutely clean.” The chief inspector explained, that the case was brought as a warning. An inspection wais being made to see that cleanliness was observed in such places.

The Old Students’ Association of Manaia High School, assisted by present pupils and teachers, have for some time been engaged in the preparation of a humorous play, ‘ ‘ Come Out of the Kitchen.” The first ,performance will take place in Okata'wa next Wednesday evening, the profits being shared with the local school. On Friday, December 13,th, the company will perform in Manaia, .the proceeds being devoted to augment the local school funds. Arrested in Albion Street shortly after the closing, hour for- hotels last evening, Lars Ohiristoffersen pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness prer erred. before Mr J. H. Salmon, S.M., in the Hawera Court this morning, and) also paraded guilty of a charge that, knowing Robert Jamies Florida Lowe (otherwise known as Zadoni) to be the subject of a prohibition order, lie accompanied Lowe into the Dominion Hotel on November 15. As a first offender on the charge of drunkenness, ChrLstoffeirson was. convicted and discharged'. On the other count ho was fined 10s and costs.

The growth amdi spread of broom on the roads and farms in the Inglewood County was remarked by several members of the Inglewood; County Council at Tuesday's meeting. Councillor A. F. Cowley said the weed -was new to the county, 'but would soon become as bad as tile blackberry. The ranger reported the service of notice to clear, but he doubted if prosecution would avail much'. The weed is worse) this season than it has ever been. The Eltiham Public Library met last night. Those present were: N. G. Gover (chairman), Mesdames Syme, Wilison and Gover. Messrs Bridlger and Elgarr (secrotary). The librarian reported that 48 new books had been added to the library since test meeting. Two new subscribers had joined during the month, making the total subscribers 106. The total receipts for the period was £2l 2s, 'and the expenditure, sundry accounts, etc., £8 2-s sd'. It was decided to keep the (library open during the Christmaig holiday .season and to grant the librarian extra remuneration for this service.

Speaking before the Victoria League, Christchurch, recently Professor Wall! said) the Ceylon tea industry should interest New Zealanders —the champion tea drinkers of the world. The tea planters: dedlare the Tamil labour the best in the world, so contented and' cheap are their workers. The mien are paid at the rate of about 9d a day, the women receive 5d or 6d—apparently a. satisfactory wage when the low cost of living is oonsidlered. Tamil coolies are well treated. The law compete the buildings for their use to be ia; certain size, and) the setting up of schools, and they are ipermitted to visit their homes, often in Southern India, at the expense of the estate. “They are a happy, contented lot in spite of tedious and extremely hard work, and though their wages seem so ridiculously 'small, mostof them wear gold! ornaments 1 !”