GLEN OROUA

Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 223, 21 August 1931, Page 9

GLEN OROUA

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

GLEN OROUA, Aug. 19. A meeting of the Glen Oroua branch of the Dairy Farmers’ Union was held in the hall on August 10, whon there was a good attendance of members presided over by Mr J. Boyce. Before commencing the business the president mentioned the loss the district had sustained by the death of two very old residents, Mrs W. Farmer, and Mrs W. Amon. All present stood in silence as a mark of respect to the deceased. An animated discussion ensued on the unemployment question, the outcomo being that Messrs Boyce and Poupard were deputed to wait on the Unemployment Committee’ to inquire into the possibility of obtaining young men bo assist on farms in the district. The chairman read the annual report and balance-sheet and a discussion took place regarding the advisability of amalgamation between the Farmers’ and Dairy Farmers’ Unions. Mr Poupard then brought up the matter of prices of manures, stating that prices were 5s per ton cheaper in tho South Island than they were in ithe North, and also that manures _ were delivered 100 miles freight free on rail as well. The following remit was then carried : “That the executive inquire into the high rate paid for manures in the North Island as in comparison with that paid in the South.” A voto of thanks to the chair terminated tho meeting. The usual monthly meeting of the School Committee was held in tho schoolroom on Mondav night, when there were present Messrs W. A. Boswell (chairman), W. Wallace (secretary), W. C. Scott, P. H. Farland, and S. G. Parlane (head teacher). An apology for absence was received from Mr J. F. Nolan. The chairman reported that certain work had been carried out under the unemployment scheme, but there was still a good deal to be done. It was decided to hold a “working beo” during the holidays and to let parents know that any help would be appreciated. Accounts totalling £8 9s 8d were passed for payment. The secretary was instructed to write to the Manawatu County Council asking that tho traffic inspector take action against motorists speeding past tho school, and that the notice boards be repainted with a speed limit. It was decided to pay 10s 6d entry fee to tho secretary of the Rongotea group of the Calf Club. The term examinations had been completed, the standard of work being very satisfactory. The school would close for the second term holidays on tho afternoon of Friday next Two boys’ and one girls’ teams would be taking part in the Feilding schools hockey tournament. Master Charlie Gimblett, son of Mr W. H. Gimblett, of Mangawhata, was admitted to an hospital in Palmerston North yesterday to undergo an operation. It is understood that the operation was a sueC °Mr J. Bargh, who has been a resident of Glen Oroua for several years, has disposed of his farm and left the district.