WHANANAKI.
Sprixg weather with us is very suitable for crops getting a good early start, the weather being warm and moist. Crops of potatoes, maize, pumpkins, marrows, etc., are looking well. Cattle and horses are in prime condition while the sheep look A. 1. Shipping comprises little beyond the monthly trip of the s.s. Cheimsford. On November 9fch, several passengers arrived by the steamer ; among them a family who intend settling in Whananaki. The scow May only lately took away 2.600 ft. of kauri, in the log. Mr Lee and his sons have moro ready for shipment. Meetixgs. — On October 2 1st, a public meeting was held in "Whananalci School for the purpose of considering the replies to the application for a reserve for wharf, cemetary and receation ground. Mr T. Morris was voted to the chair. A letter was read from R. Thompson, Esq., stating that no money was available for roads about lipre. Another letter was received from the Commissioner of Crown Lands. The application for wharf and cemetery reserve received favourable consideration. Mr Hasard will survey the ground referred to in the application. Mr Morris moved and Mr Grassick seconded, " That a committee consisting of Messrs J. C. Johnson, W* M:vken, W. Wells, W. Lee and T. Morris confer with Mr Gassaid for the purpose of selecting tho best site for a wharf.'' It was also resolved to ascertain the approximate cost of the proposed wharf. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chairman. On November 7th Mr R. Thoraps n addressed the electors at'Whananaki in the School. About thirty were present, iucluding several ladies. Mr Thompson reviewed the legislation of the past three years, dwelling more at length on the Electoral Bill and the Liquor Bill of the last session. He (the speaker) considered that Clubs ought to be on the same footing as licensed houses, especially in the matter of police supervision. Native affairs were also alluded to. In answer to questions, Mr Thompson said he would maintain the Educational System as it now exists ; he does not approve of a State Bank ; he objects to the referendum for New Zealand ; he was opposed to a change in the tariff. Speaking of State Forests and Northern roads, he said that it is i.npossible to utilise the forests for this purpose as they are in pawn now, Sir Julius Yogel having long ago raised a loan on the security of New Zealand State Forests. A vote of thanks and confidence was accorded to Mr Thompson, also vote of thanks to the chairman, J. C. Johnson, Esq., J.P.
WHANANAKI.
Northern Advocate, 25 November 1893, Page 3
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