Glen Oroua

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6633, 21 August 1931, Page 9

Glen Oroua

From Our Own Correspondent. A meeting of tho Glen Oroua branch of the Dairy Farmers' Union was held in the hall on August 10th when there was a good attendance of members presided over by Mr. J. Boyce. Before commencing business the president mentioned the loss the district had sustained by the death of two very old residents, Mrs. YV. Farmer, and Mr. W. Amou. All present stood in silence as a mark of respect to the deceased. An animated discussion ensued on the unemployment question, the outcome being that Messrs Boyce and Boupard were deputed to wait on the Unemployment Committee to inquire into tho possibility of obtaining young men to assist on farms in tho district. The chairman read tho annual report and balance-sheet and a discussion took place regarding the advisability of amalgamation between tho Farmers' and Dairy Farmers' Unions. Mr. Poupard then brought up the matter of prices of manures, stating that'prices in tho South Island were 5s per ton cheaper than they were in the 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 price paid for manures in the North Island as in comparison with that in the South."

A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the meetiug. Tho usual monthly meeting of the School Committee was held in the schoolroom on Monday night, when there ,were present Messrs W. A. a„swoll (chairman), W. Wallace (secretly)* W. C. Scott, P. H. Farland, and S. G. Pariane (head teacher). An apology for absence was received from Mr. j. F. Nolan. The chairman reported that certain work had been carried out under tho unemployment sekemo, but tkero was still a good deal to be done. It was decided to hold a ‘‘working bee' during tho holidays and to lot 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 officer take action against motorists speeding past the school, and that tho notice boards bo repainted with a speed limit. It was decided to pay the 10s (id entry fee to the secretary °f the Bongotea group of the Calf Club. The term examinations had been completed and the standard of work was very satisfactory. The school would close for tho second term holidays on the afternoon of Friday next and reopen on Tuesday, .September Bth. Two boys' and one girls' teams would be taking part in the Feilding schools' hockey tournament on Saturday, ffilnd inst. Master _ Charlie Gimblett, son of Mr. ft'. H. Gimblett, of Mangawhata, was admitted to a hospital in Palmerston North yesterday to undergo an operation. It is understood that the operation was a success.

Mr. J. Bargh, who has been a resident of Glen Oroua for several years has disposed of his farm and left the district.