TRAWLERS IN DOUBTLESS BAY.

Northland Age, Volume 6, Issue 27, 25 March 1937, Page 1

TRAWLERS IN DOUBTLESS BAY.

Owing to the fact that no less than ten trawlers have been operating in Doubtless Bay over the past three weeks, thei'e is a scarcity of fish in that locality. During the past two years, trawlers have been operating quite close to the shoi’e in the northern waters and have depleted the fishing grounds for line fishermen. Protests have been made to the Marine Department against this practice of the tiawlers in coming so close to the shoi’e but no action has apparently been taken as the boats still operate on both East and West coasts where there are good fishing grounds.

During the past week engineering sux-veys of the bridges on the main highways have been carried out by P.W.D. engineers and the county engineer, Mr. R. Ralph Torrie. * * * * The shops in Kaitaia will be closed for Friday, Saturday and Monday during Easter. Thursday (today) will be the late night. * * * * The primary schools in the district closed today, Thursday, for the Easter vacation. COMING EVENTS Wednesday, Mai-ch 31. Annual Meeting of Kaitaia branch of N.Z. Fax’mers’ Union. Thursday, April I—Kaitaia Old Pupils’ Association’s Carnival Dance. The Oruru Golf Club will hold their opening day for this season on Sunday, April 11th. The annual meeting of the Bay of Islands sub-province of the Fax-mers’ Union will be held at Ohaeawai on Monday and Tuesday, 12th and 13th April. Nations run so many risks that they should run the risk of trusting each other—Rev. W. 11. Elliot * * * * “The Government had not announced any policy in regard to libraries. Library policy, and the question of a national library, has had to be postponed while rnoi’e urgent matters were dealt with. Plans have been sketched for a national library scheme, and a report had been made to the Government. I hope that something will be done at no distant date Library extensions are important nor. that the people have more leisure.”— Hon. P. Fraser, Minister of Education.

Department of Agriculture Notes by M. J. Scott, 8.A., B.Sc. No. 9 FEED SUPPLY (Continued) The table showing the returns obtainable from skim milk, which now follows, is rather complicated, but the lessons contained therein, though known to many, are most important, and for these reasons it is worth trying to make the table clear. The results set out in the table are based first on the fact, or perhaps more accurately on the generalisation, that 1001 b of live weight pig can be produced by the consumption of a certain quantity of milk, or alternatively by the consumption of other quantities of milk and grain. These quantities are set out in column one. The three combinations of milk and grain selected represent light grain feeding, 290 gallons of milk and 801 b of grain (New Zealand practice); average grain feeding, 160 milk and 200 grain ; and heavy grain feeding, 50 of milk and 300 of grain (old world practice). In order to arrive at the returns for skim milk used alone — line one of the table —the value of 701 b of carcase (1001 b of live weight) at 4d, sd, etc, is divided by 380 (the gallons of milk used to produce it). To arrive at the value of skim milk used with grain, lines two to ten of the table, the cost of grain used is taken away from the value of 701 b of pork at 4d, sd, etc., and the remainder divided by the number of gallons of milk stated in column one. In column two the price of grain per ton (20001 b) is set out.

When a little grain is used, 290 milk to 80 grain, the returns for milk are not seriously affected. When grain is dear and pork prices low, there is a loss of one-fifth of a penny per gallon, and when grain is cheap and pork is dear there is an improvement over milk alone of less than one

half-penny per gallon. When more grain is used, 160 milk to 200 of grain, the change is more marked, and when most grain is used, 50 milk and 300 of grain, the changes in the value of milk are very striking. It is easy to see how the Danes get up to £2O per cow out of their pigs. When pork is 9d per lb and meal is £6 per ton, skim milk returns 8.28 d per gallon, and on the basis of 500 gallons this represents £l7 4/- per cow. Nearly as good as a bale of booming wool ! Comparison with Other Countries Too often, comparisons are made with other countries that get returns per cow as high as the one quoted above, and ourselves where returns per cow are somewhei’e between £1 and, say, £5. (See table at foot of article) These low returns on our part are not the result of inefficiency on the part of the farmer, nor of inability on his part to compound rations capable of high production. Low returns are entirely a question of costs for feed used, and selling price of pork, and if our prices for these two commodities were the same as those ruling in Denmark then we would be able to get as good returns as the Danes. Some will say that our returns for pork are only Id or 2d per pound below' the return obtained by the Danes, and such being the case,-that our returns per cow should be five-sixths or six-sevenths that of the returns obtained in Denmark, when our prices are Id less than theirs. Unfortunately, fhis is not so, and an increase in price of 2d per pound of pork increases the returns per gallon of milk in an extraordinary way, depending on the proportion of grain and skim milk that are fed.

hr re is a very well defined and sensitive balance (i.e. suddenly changing) between pork prices, grain prices and r eturns per gallon of milk. The le«s grain that is used the less sensitive the change, and the less is the maximum return obtainable for milk when grain is cheap and pork is dear.

TABLE 11. Gross returns for a gallon of skim-milk used alone and with differed amounts of grain at three price levels for grain and seven price levels fo; pork :

Figures in brackets show a loss of milk used under those conditions ; figures in heavy type show a reduction in the returns for milk used with grain, below those obtained for milk used alone.

£llO Expended Last Season on Course Opening Day Fixed for April 4 The annual meeting of the Broadwood Golf Club took place in the A. and P. Hall. Mr. H. Mansbridge presided. The balance sheet, presented by Mr. W. M. Winter, showed that £llO 12/11 had been spent on laying down the new course, while £29 was expended on the upkeep of greens. The past year had been a good one ; many enjoyable inter-club matches being played. The greens were kept in good condition all the summer, and enthusiastic members took turns at mowing. A good deal of voluntary labour had been put into the course ready to make a good start this year. Election of officers resulted as follows : Patron—Mr. C. W. Russell ; president—Mr. H. Mansbridge ; vicepresidents—Messrs. R. Wiggins and G. Hyde ; secretary—Mrs. J. Middleton ; treasurer- —Mr. W. Russell ; club captain—Mr. D. S. Robertson ; lady captain—Miss D. Mansbridge ; executive committee—Messrs. jC. W. Russell, F. Holland, D. S. Robertson, W. Russell, R. Wiggins, G. Hyde, H. Mansbridge, Mrs. J. Middleton, Miss D. Mansbridge ; match committee — Mrs. T. Salvair, Mrs. T. Middleton, Miss D. Mansbridge, Messrs. H. Mansbridge, G. Hyde, D. S. Robertson ; delegates for county matches—Messrs. H. Mansbridge and R. Wiggins ; sole selectors for matches—Mr. H. Mansbridge (men), and Miss Mansbridge (ladies). The official opening day was fixed for April 4, 1937. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. W. M. Winter for the past year’s work as secretary. HOKIANGA DAIRY CO.’S OUTPUT Large Increase for Season So Far The output of the Hokianga Dairy Company’s factoi’y for the season 1936-37, up to the end_pf February shows an increase over the 1935-36 season up to the same period of 146 tons 14c-wt. 2qrs. The increase of the February output over that of last season was 7 tons. scwt. The following are the particulars : Output for season 1935-36 up to end of February, 1101 tons 16cwt. 1 qr. ; for 1936-37, 1248 tons lOcwt. 3 qrs. Output for February 1936 (29 days), 199 tons llcwt. 2 qrs. ; for 1937 (28 days), 206 tons 16cwt. 2qrs. A Presbyterian Minister “I am a licensed Presbyterian minister ; and this is the first audience that I have ever told it to,” remarked the Hon. A. Hamilton, leader of the National party, when at Pukekohe recently. * Jfe :jc * Win Dup Py Crikey, Editor, I got the win dup I got tc plurry win dup. I look see the paper to other night and I read Ariki Toa Joe Savage h go away to sec to King, to see te King George six—Then this fellah Bob Semple jump up and vx.y O, I. Joe we keep te ship flying and te old flag floating— Py Crikey I no trust this fellah Bob you never know what he do next. No fear you can’t. First time he prake te pank of Monte Carlo and trow te pank boss out te winda into te heap of dungarees. Py Crikey he do dat where we get te money from to pack the race horse at Easter time : Eh ? Next time he chump inla te other fellahs seat, open te trottla and step on it and whizz ; bang : he flatten out te plurry wheel barra. What ho do dat for ; eh ? Next thing he do he chump aboard te government ship Ao Te Roa and tell Peter Fraser put on te running shoes and scram. He take ship Ao Te Roa cross to Aussie to pull the lectric switch out and shew Don Bradman how to beat Jac Obs in te next test. Py Crikey I think he Steer a Cranky Course and try to flatten out Mount Egmont same as te plurry wheel barra which he can’t see for looking, and wham : bish : he tear te pottom out of Ao Te Roa and then no more money and no more booze. . . . TIMI PURU. An age-old dream of flower-lovers seems likely to come true at last, for Edward Stroh, an American horticulturist, tells us that he has grown 3000 thornless rose bushes this year.

Improvements Made to Course Trophies Presented to Winners There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Hokianga Golf Club held in Mr. Crallan’s residence, Mangamuka, on Monday evening. The president, Mr. E. Newton, presided. The committee’s report stated that, although there was not a very large membership last year, many enjoyable games were played. The Clun was unlucky in not winning the Northern Hokianga Golf shield, but hopes were held for the capture of this trophy this season. Opportunity was taken to present the trophies won last year ; the presentation being made by Mrs. E. Newton to the following : Senior championship—Mr. M. Crallan ; ladies’ championship—Mrs. J. Julian ; junk,; 1 championship—Mr. J. Murray ; Salvair cup—Mrs. Houlihan ; president’s trophy—Mi’. J. Crallan ; captain’s trophy—Mr. R. Farrell ; medal mateh—Mr. F. Creighton ; bogey match—Mrs. Julian ; one club match —Mrs. E. Newton. As a mark of respect to their late member, Mr. J. Templeton, tl use present stood in silence. In his address Mr. Newton stated he considered there had been too many competitions, both club and inter-club, last season and in order that the members could have more free days, the next committee should curtail a few of the competitions. He favoured the proposal of one opening day for all the clubs in the North Hokianga Golf Association. It was hoped to do away with members working bees on the links as these were found to be very unsatisfactory. The election of officers resulted : President—Mr. E. Newton ; secretary and treasurer—Mr. J. Murray ; club captain—Mr. M. Crallan ; vice-presi-dent—Mr. J. Tullock ; committee— Mr. J. Julian and officers of Club. Two new rollers are to be made for the new season and a lawn mower is to be purchased. The ladies’ tees are to be improved and, if possible, the club-house is to be painted. The course will be open for play on April 17, but the official opening day will be held later. The drains and culverts are to be cleaned' again this season and rushes and weeds are to be cut. An Unusual Ostrich Egg An ostrich egg, measuring 18 inches in circumference, is "in the possession of Mr. G. Harris, of Broadwood. This is reported to be one of the largest eggs ever seen. h= * * # A 131-Mile Furrow Mr. George Harris, of Broadwood, lays claim to having ploughed the third longest furrow, in the world. He stated he ploughed a furrow 131 miles long in Canterbury. Can it be beaten ?

Personal Mrs. P. Edwards left on Sunday for Auckland. Mr. M. Bennett, of Runa Runa, left on Sunday for Whangarei to take up his new duties. * * * * Golf Club Notes A committee meeting was held during the week ; Mr. H. Mansbridge presiding. It was decided to hold the opening day on the most convenient day to all members. The fairways have been mown and the last minute arrangements are being hurried to have everything in tip-top order. A large crowd of visitors is expected from surrounding clubs.

The School Roll The roll at the Broadwood school now has a total of 61 pupils as compared with 74 last year. This decrease is accounted for by the fact that nine pupils gained their proficiencies last year while one family left the district. The contract for the painting of the school and house has been let and the work is expected to commence very soon. A hot water service has also been recently installed in the headmaster’s house. * * * * Mothers’ League Meets The Mai’ch meeting of the Broadwood Mothers’ League was held in the 1.0.0. F. hall ; Mrs. J. Middleton presiding over a good attendance. The Rev. McClure, who was to have given an address, sent his apology for nonattendance, owing to car trouble. Arrangements were made for catering and organising a social at the next meeting as representatives from surrounding institutes have been invited to luncheon, and to display exhibits of their work. Mrs. F. Holland undertook to arrange a social programme. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames V. Hawke, T. Salvair, T. Nash and Armstead. BROADWOOD RESIDENTS FAREWELLED BY FRIENDS Mr. and Mrs. H. Bennett Honoured After having resided at Runaruna for the past thirty years during which period they wei’e held in high esteem, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bennett were the guests of honour at a presentation held in Broadwood on Wednesday. Owing to ill-health Mr. Bennett has sold his farm at Runaruna and will live in retirement at Whangarei. Mr. H. Gray, on behalf of the Runa Runa and Broadwood settlers, in a brief speech presented Mr. and Mrs. Bennett with a substantial cheque as a token of esteem. Mr. A. Bennett on behalf of Mrs. Bennett and himself expressed heartfelt thanks to all friends and well wishers.

Feed used to Prices produce 100 per ton Returns per gallon of milk in pence at diffei’ent lb. live of grain prices for pork (see bottom line). weight used. 38C gals, milk — 0.74 0.92 1.11 1.29 1.48 1.66 2.22 291 gals. @ £6 0.77 1.01 1.25 1.49 1.73 1.97 2.69 milk. @ £9 0.67 0.91 1.15 1.39 1.63 1.87 2.59 801 . grain @ £12 0.57 0.81 1.05 ] 1.29 1.53 1.77 2.49 1G0 gals. . @ £6 0.85 1.28 1.72 j 2.15 2.59 3.02 4.32 mil @ £9 I 0.40 | 0.83 1 1.27 | 1.70 2.14 2.55 3.87 200 b. grain @ £12 (0.05) 0.38 0.82 | 1.25 1.69 2.10 3.42 69 gals. @ £6 1.28 2.68 4.08 5.48 6.88 8.28 12.48 milk. @ £9 (0.88) 0.52 1.92 ! 3.32 4.72 6.12 10.32 3u01b. grain @ £12 (3.04) (1.64) (0.24) 1.16 2.56 3.96 8.16 Prices for Pork per lb. 4d. 5d. 6d. 7d. I 8d. I 9d. 1 1/-