Whatuwhiwhi Notes

Northland Age, Volume XVI, Issue 18, 29 November 1946, Page 4

Whatuwhiwhi Notes

Election Day on the Peninsula Maori Election Day caused quite a ripple of excitement on the Peninsula. The day was fine and warm and every Maori eligible to vote actually did so. This meant an uncomfortable horse-back ride of anything up to 15 miles for some voters—no mean feat for our elderly people or for mothers of large families, and they are to be congratulated on that effort. Of course a number of children have to travel these distances every day (weather permitting) to attend school, but we hope that long before the next elections our new school will be built in a more readily accessible spot for both children and parents. Then, with new church, new school, improved roads, the Peninsula will really hum with activity and industry. FOR THE FARMER FOR DECEMBER Ensilage making may be proceeded with if not already done. Do not allow ensilage to develop too high a temperature. Inter-tillage of carrots, potatoes, mangels, etc . should be proceeded with as soon as possible. Thinning of root crops may be proceeded with when the plants are big enough. Maize and millet for green fodder may be sown now. Keep up condition of sows due to farrow by maintaining a regular daily ration of 1 lb of Pig Pellets. Show stock should be specially fed to good condition and bloom. Linseed nuts will put a polish on them.