FARMERS' UNION.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 568, 17 May 1913, Page 5

FARMERS' UNION.

KIO KIO BRANCH. Own Correspondent. A general meeting of the branch was held in the Puketarata Hall on Wednesday, 14th inst. Mr T. P. Keating was transferred to the new Mangaoronga branch. The county clerk wrote regarding the Kio Kio metalling loan, which was refused by the Government last year. The alternative method of raising the loan was through the Public Trustee. This would carry 5 per cei.t. interest and 1 per cent, sinking fund. This would mean that the accumulated payments would be slightly more than double thj amount drawn. It was therefore decided to defer the consideration of this matter until a fuller attendance of members.

A letter was received fronTWr J. A. Young, M P., advising the branch to apply through the Public Works Department for the proposed road from Kio Kio to Managoronga.—lt was decided to co operate with the Managoronga branch in this matter. Minutes were read of a meeting convened by the New Zealand Farmers' Dion for the purpose of bringing together representatives of the various farmers' co operative societies in the Auckland province with the object of combining all in one society to be known as "The Associated Farmers' Go-operative Society." The society has for its aim the fostering of the interests of farmers and settlers. A committee was appointed to report on the best methods of procedure and Major Lusk was empowered tu convene a meeting of the companies interested when the committee shall have presented its report. The meeting was entirely representative of the farmers interests and must result in very real benefit to settlers in this province. A circular was received from the Bristol and Dominion Producers' Association, Ltd., referring to the delivery and unloading of frozen meat in London. Greater facilities were offered by the Western ports of England. Mutton could be landed at Bristol and delivered in London in far better condition and at lid per ton less. This was due to more up-to-date equipment for handling cargo. It was resolved that the branch should approve the aim of the association. Messrs Dixon and Florrance, of Kawa, were in attendance at the meeting to discuss the proposed formation of a new county, embracing the nor thern portion of the Waitomo County and portions of the West Taupo County and extending from Otorohanga to the Puniu river. It was decided that the confer with the Kawa representatives to decide the boundaries and to ascertain what steps should be taken to secure publioity for the matter and to enlist the sympathies of property holders in the proposed area The secretary received further instructions to communicate with the secretary of the Managoronga branch with a view to ascertaining the attitude of the Wharepuhanga settlers. The Kio Kio delegate to the Provincial Conference was instructed to support the majority of the remits forwarded and to oppose certain others. The Ranginui members present requested that the branch should use its influence to obtain a school building in their district. It was pointed out that the present structure was disreputable and so unfit for school purposes that no fewer than four teachers had been forced to resign the position. Mr Hudson offered to wait on the secretary of the Education Board with a request that the matter be taken up by that body. This offer was gladly accepted.