Westland Acclimatisation and Tourist Society

Hokitika Guardian, 6 June 1930, Page 3

Westland Acclimatisation and Tourist Society

THURSDAY, JUNE oth

The Count il of the above Society met at the County Chambeis at 7.30 p.lll. Present: Dr Teichelmann (President), Messrs W. C. Braddon, A. C. Armstrong, J. King, A. Baker, Garnet Perry, R. Paterson’ E. .J. Lloyd, J. J. Mclntosh and D. J. Eyans.

Ihe minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed and the outward correspondence approved.

1X WAR J) CO RK EG RON DENCE

From Depai mnent of Internal Affairs

notilying opening of opossum season and advising as to the amendments to the regulations ; also supplying copy of Gazette notice. Received. It was reported a number of trappers were now operating throughout tiie district. From same in respect to open season for game, stating proposals he considered next season.—Received and approved. From same acknowledging report regarding bird-life in Westland.—Received.

From, Marine Department regarding supply of brown trout ova, stating same would uo forwarded if available. —Received with thanks.

From Tourist Department stating matter supplying ra.nhow trout ova for Lake Kanieri had been referred to the Department of Imenial Affairs. —- Received.

From Internal Affairs Office, Rotorua, agreeing to supply half a million lain bow ova.—Received. Jt was explained this quantity applied to the Society’s earlier order for Grey and Westland districts. From North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society forwarding report of Doer Conference on May Bth.—Received. Mr Evans, delegate, stated tbo Conference had passed off .successfully. Jt was- largely attended and there were many speakers, and a great deal was said about the menace the dom- are, particularly in North Canterbury, where the deer have come from the, Nelson heard established over 70 years ago. The Acclimatisation Society delegates met the evening previous to the Conference, and it was agreed Mr Tripp, President of the Association, should state the ease. This was done, and was accepted generally. The Hon Minister of Internal Affairs, who presided, did not desire any motion carried, wishing only to hear a statement of the interests involved. What was offered by Air Tripp as the most suitable means of control was acceptable generally to most of the speakers."' This wiir nTeiirr more Intensive' culling and a period for a close season to enable stalking fees to be collected to raise funds to carry on the culling. The culling should be done by men ol experience and not in a haphazard way. Jhe Hon Minister is to issue a -definite policy later, and uic societies will be advised. The report was received with a vote of thanks to Air Evans, and a grant of £5 for travelling expenses

From Arthurs’ Pass National Park Board, asking for a contribution to cany out its- task of developing the rai-K and making it the national asset it should be.—Received, and favourably entertained, the amount of grant to be fixed at next meeting. Trom Constable Brooks, Pembroke, notifying 310 deer bad been culled by C. Hodgkmson.—Received and royalty lees passed lor payment. From J. Harrison, Seddonville, reporting on eiijoyaoJe deer stalking trip -0 riaast legion.—Received witn tnanks.

From C. Hodgkinsou, Makaroa, explaining costs oi culling expeditions, and asiiiig some improved liasis be ar-ranged.-—neceiveu, to be considered when the Government policy regarding further culling was announced. from Eric James, Makaroa, correspondence regarding deer stalking expedition (already published), and enquiring if the Society would * contrioute. towards cost of a lecture tour to Australia.—-. Received, and letters laid on the table. From Christchurch Press Coy. regarding, advertising in Christmas num-ber.—-Kecieved. The President explaned tins matter had been arranged without any cost to the Society, and ihe district would bo well advertised in the special number. From E. Veniard, Surrey, forwarding list of Hy-fishing material.—Received and laid on table. From A. Cederman regarding ranger fees.—Received. The Sec.roi.ary reported regarding the matter and £lO was voted, the Society nob taking any responsibility in respect to the fixing of boundaries. From \Y. Holley urging the appointment of a ranger to settle differences as to boundaries.—Received. ft was explained the boundaries were lixed by the Government Departments, outride the jurisdiction of the Society, and the matter of operating within reservations was being seen to by Government officers. it was notified that since hist meeting 31 game licenses had been issued by the Post Office and 72 opossum licenses for the Westland district. It was reported the Hatchery residence was in occupation and in good order, the Caretaker having erected some outbuildings and attended to the drainage. A supply of gravel was to be delivered to improve the surround-

ings. Accounts to the amount of £9O 3s were passed for payment. • The meeting concluded at 8.20 p.m.