WAITANGURU.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 578, 21 June 1913, Page 5

WAITANGURU.

Own Correspondent. Previously 1 have submitted a delineation of our settlers' doctrine — progress, but am proud to be able to quote further facts concerning a progressive scheme which will undoubtedly corroborate and substantiate previous statements. A short time ago a meeting was held in the hall for the purpose of completing final arrangements regarding the flotation of a £3OOO loan £ for £ subsidy, Mr Were being in the chair. The formalities had already been transacted, and the requirements had been placed under the notice of the Minister for Public Works. It was ascertained at the meeting that their request had been granted, and summarily Mr Quinlan, who was elected to reoresent the deputation, was despatched to Wellington to bring negotiations to a climax. The subsidy is to be utilised to metal the seven miles of the Pungarehu road and two mile? of the Miri road. This momentous decision is sufficient evidence to warrant the belief that Waitanguru is not only going to develop into a very prosperous centre, but also makes it vary obvious that our settlers are conscious that example is better than precept, and are manifesting the practicability of the old adage "Never i venture never have." Moreover, they realise their own interests are at stake, and the adoption of such a progressive scheme is only another case similar to that of the erection of' the factory, wholly actuated by the spirit of advancement. What the completion of the Pungarehu road will both directly and indirectly mean to this district it is difficult to state, but it is v«ry evident it will enable the settlerß to claim their independence as regards the cartage of their requisites—this alone being an enormous asset. Also, it will act as the propelling agent to increase the land values. For five long years the settlers in here have been destitute of a good road, and I think they were richly entitled to a little consideration now. No wonder is it that so many cries of the backblockers are audible and it behoves the Government to direct a listening ear to all complaints, for failure to do so only serves to indicate that they are opposing the best and truest friends the country possesses.