COLAC BAY NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 21661, 24 March 1932, Page 2

COLAC BAY NOTES

WORK ON ROADS. (From Our Correspondent.) On Friday last a start was made on the Pollard road at the Colac end by a gang of men under the Public Works Department. The single men engaged on the Riverton-Colac road are making good headway. Mrs Acrett, warden of the Young Helpers League, called at Colac during the week, in connection with the enrolment of new members. A well attended meeting of the Farmers’ Union was held in the Drill Hall last Thursday evening when a discussion on several topics of vital interest to the farming community took place. Mr Stringer of the Dominion Fertiliser Co. gave a lecture on phosphatic rocks, dealing with their origin, properties and benefits to the soils when scientifically treated and manufactured into artificial manures. On Sunday, March 20, the Rev. Whylie preached his farewell sermon in the Presbyterian Church, at Colac. The Rev. Whylie leaves for Stewart Island next month where he takes over the parish there. On Thursday morning the Kekeno arrived from Bluff and commenced loading on Friday at 8 a.m. She sails for the islands with a full load.

The S.S. Tamatea arrived at 12.30 pan. on Friday and two launches, assisted by the surf boats, were busy all afternoon loading the stores and equipment to her. She sailed about 7.30 p.m. The number of birders making the trip this season is greater than usual, owing no doubt to the depression.