Pigs ... and ... People

Northern Advocate, 11 May 1940, Page 11

Pigs ... and ... People

is noted for its production, but even so a statement made at a Maungatapere' meeting this week must hold pride of place. Mr K. M. Stevens advised, in answer to a question, that his pig returns represent 3d per lb. on his butterfat. Congratulations Ken. The next meeting of the Maungatapere Club is to be held on Mr Stevens’ farm and there should be a good muster to learn the secrets of management. * * * * HpHE evening lecture at Maungatapere was well .attended, but, unfortunately for some time it was impossible for the supervisor to shed much light on the pig industry owing to the failure of the electric current. But the pigs finally won the day, or rather night. <?. r '<• ft X]]EWS is to hand that the various organisations who are sponsoring the visit to Northland of Dr. C. P. McMeekan have succeeded in their mission and the doctor will be here the first week in June. It is hoped to hold meetings in as many parts of Northland as possible and the doctor should be assured of a very cordial welcome. * * «• * JHE last few weeks have seen a marked increase in inquiries for housing lay-outs. The plan devised by

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the council’s supervisor has received particular attention and several large new houses are in course of construction at Ruawai, Waipu, Ruakaka and Jordan Valley. It is hoped that these will serve as model lay-outs in these districts. * ft ft ft A RRANGEMENTS are in hand for the construction of a small model of this for the Winter Exhibition, where it will be displayed in the pig section. V ft ft ft ft . \AfHILST there has been some doubt v expressed to the council that lack of roofing iron will retard, if not prevent, the better housing so needed for increased production, the council can advise that supplies of suitable substitutes are available in ample quantities. * * * * A SIGN that pig-raisers are seized of the urgent need to increase production is evidenced by the inquiries from all parts to form new clubs, and as the itinerary will allow, these requests will receive due attention from the supervisor. ft ft ft ft AS, however, the work is mapped X out some weeks ahead, it is hoped that the districts which have sent in these requests will appreciate why immediate response cannot be given to their inquiry.