WAIMATE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22904, 11 June 1936, Page 18

WAIMATE

Anzac Commemoration Stamps From present indentions, it is anticipated that the proceeds from the sale of Anzac commemoration stamps in Waimate will approach £95, half of which will go to the Returned Soldiers’ Association for the relief of unemployed ex-soldiers. The sale was commenced on April 27, and up to Monday evening the proceeds amounted to £66 Is 3d.

Rugby Sub-union At a meeting of the Waimate Rugby Sub-union the following draw for Saturday was made: —Seniors; Southern v. Old Boys; Huimai v. Glenavy, at Glenavy. Juniors: Old Boys v. Huimai; Southern v. Pirates; High School v. Makikihi. at Makikihi. After discussion, it was decided to note for next season that one game in each round be played in country centres. Potato Embargo

No definite information on the prospects of the lifting of the Australian potato embargo is yet available, according to a telegram received from the Minister of Agriculture (Mr W. Lee Martin) by the Waimate Farmers’ Union. The Minister’s telegram read: “ Regret unable furnish desired information regarding export potatoes Australia, as this and other matters concerning trade relations with that country have yet to be completed.” The Farmers’ Union at its last meeting decided to request information on the potato embargo negotiations, as it was considered by members that it was detrimental to the interests of farmers to be held in suspense from season to season.