LAWRENCE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25241, 2 June 1943, Page 4

LAWRENCE

Borough Council.—The monthly meeting of 1 the Lawrence Borough Council was held on Monday night. TI J OS | Present were the Mayo-, (Mr W. J. Suters) and Crs W. Duthie, M. Girvan, J. Forbes, and W. Milne.—A letter was received from the Domain Board In regard to the closing of the roadway between Peel street and Ardrossan street. Permission to close the roadway was granted, provided that gates are placed at both ends of the road,— Following a report from the Works Committee, it was decided to approach the Highways Board in regard to the cutting down of the willows, in Waitahuna road. —Notice of motion was given by Cr Duthie that the following rates be struck: —General, 2£; water, 6d; hospital, 4d; lighting, sd; sanitation fee, 25s Farmers’ Union.—A meeting of the combined Lawrence and Waitahuna branches of thb New Zealand Farmers Union was held at Lawrence on Friday night last, Mr J. Robertson presiding Mr O. Robertson and Mr G. Davidson were appointed Lawrence delegates to the annual conference in Dunedin. Rabbit Boards.—At the meeting of the combined Lawrence and Waitahuna. branches of the New Zealand Farmers Union on Friday last, Mr O. O. Mackley. an inspector of the Department of Agriculture, gave an address on the settingup of rabbit boards. The procedure was explained by Mr Mackley, who stated that rabbit boards were not compulsory, the decision resting entirely with the farmers concerned. In answer to a question, Mr Mackley said that although the farmers had the legal right to the skins, in a rabbit district they were usually handed over to the rabbit board to help to defray expenses which could not be altogether met by the rates which, boards had the power to strike. A petition signed by a majority of the district farmers who paid rates on at least 10 acres of land Was necessary .before a board could be set up. Should the trustees be dissatisfied with operations they had the power to hand ihe destruction of rabbits back to the Government. In such a case rates would not be collected. The chairman, Mr J. Robertson, thanked Mr Mackley and the local stock inspector, Mr Worthington, for the clear manner in which the procedure had been explained. Bring-and-Buy Sale.—A sale, organised by the P.W.M.U., was held in the Presbyterian - Hall recently, when approximately £-30 was raised for missions. Hockey.—ln a hockey match played on Saturday, Milton defeated the local team by nine goals to .three. Lady Galway Guild.—The Lady' Galway Guild held its monthly meting on F.iday last, Mrs W. J. Suters presiding A donation was received from Evans Flat, and also a quilt and a number of children’s garments. Three boxes of goods Were packed and sent to Dunedin. Personal.—Mr J. Welsh, of the staff of the Lawience Post Office, left recently to join the R J4.Z.A.F. —Mr C. O’Brian has been transferred from Wellington to fill the vacancy. ißainfall for Month.—During the month of May rain fell on 14 days for a total of. 1.28 inches. In Ihe corresponding month of last yea- rain fell on 13 days for a total 'of 2.67 inches. Vital Statistics. —There were three deaths during the month.

Blakeley and Bagley, dentists, Dunedin, visit Lawrence every second Thursday; next visit', June 10—hours 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—Advt. ,