OTOROHANGA NEWS
TOPICS OF THE HOUR. MINISTERIAL VISIT. ( Our Resident Representative.) The Hon. H. T. Armstrong, Minister of Housing, arrived at Otorohanga on Tuesday afternoon to confer with residents regarding State Housing requirements. There is a very acute shortage of residences in the town and this has been brought before the notice of the Government bn previous occasions. The Town Board and the Chamber of Commerce were advised by the then head of the Housing Scheme, Mr J. A. Lee, M.P., that the land (for housing purposes) offered to the Crown was far too dear, and when reasonable purchases of land could be made, then the scheme would be put in operation in Otorohanga. As the Crown itself controls considerable areas in Otorohanga, explanation of the undue delay in providing housing for homeless people does not hold water. Mr Armstrong was shown various properties in and handy to Otorohanga, and as a result of his visit it is expected that the housing scheme will be extended to Otorohanga in due course. PLUNKET NURSE. Nurse E. Rose, who for the past six years has been matron of the Wanganui Karitane Hospital and for 18 months matron at Auckland, has been appointed as the Plunket Nurse for the Northern King Country, with her headquarters at Te Kuiti. Nurse Rose recently returned from an extensive trip overseas. PICNIC RACES. The executive of the recentlyformed Otorohanga Picnic Racing Club have everything in train for their inaugural meeting on Saturday next. Nominations are heavy, and a good day’s sport is assured. FAVOURABLE WEATHER. Ideal early winter weather conditions have characterised this month so far. Cold nights with slight frosts followed by days of beautiful clear sunshine have obtained. Despite the cold nights, there is a very satisfactory pasture growth, which is unusual in late autumn in these districts. So far few dairymen are feeding out to their cattle, and only a small proportion have commenced to rug their cows. Despite the setback during the dry spell six weeks ago, the cows are generally in good condition to face mid-winter conditions.
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Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 58, Issue 4188, 24 May 1939, Page 12
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345OTOROHANGA NEWS Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 58, Issue 4188, 24 May 1939, Page 12
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