FAIRLIE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIV, Issue 18797, 9 February 1931, Page 4

FAIRLIE

MEETING OF FARMERS. A well attended meeting of farmers was held in tl>e Parish Hall, Fairlie, on Wednesday for the purpose Of discussing the economic position and its effects on farmers, and to consider the suggestions of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce for the financing of farmers requiring same, to enable production in 1931-1932 to continue on the present Mr J. Trotter, chairman of the Fairlie Branch of the Farmers’ Union who had convened the meeting was unanimously voted to the chair. Before proceeding with the business, Mr Trotter referred to the recent earthquake disaster, and a motion of sympathy with the sufferers was passed, all present standing in silence. Mr Trotter said that he had received particulars of the suggestions made by the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce in regard to helping farmers with finance to enable them to carry on until such time as conditions improved. He had called the meeting as soon as possible so that the suggestions could be considered and discussed by farmers interested. Also, there were two classes in New Zealand, the producer and the rest of New Zealand, and in his opinion, the rest of New Zealand should try to amend the situation. These suggestions from the Chamber of Commerce were the first efforts made by the rest of New Zealand to help the farmer. Mi* Trotter then read the suggested conditions to the meeting. Each paragraph was thoroughly gone into, and a lively discussion ensued. Mr F. H. Buckley said that he was always very suspicious of the Chamber of Commerce, and had never known the Chamber of Commerce do anything to, help the farmer. Personally, he did not think very much of the proposal. Mr C. W. Isitt said he thought it a pity that the meeting had not been called before. The announcement, in reference to farmers’ finance was made by the Prime Minister. Mr Trotter said he had called the meeting solely for the purpose of considering the proposal, and to receive suggestions for amendments and improvements. Messrs Jas. McLean, F. C. Guilford, C. H Whatman, J. Burson, and D. C. Kidd, made favourable comment on the proposals, and thought that much good could come of such a scheme The following motion, proposed by Mr J. McLean, and seconded by Mr F. C. Guilford was unanimously carried:— “That the scheme as submitted by the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce to help farmers in difficulties through the coming twelve months be favourably considered, and that a committee be appointed to go into the matter, and forward any suggestions for the improvement of the scheme.” A motion proposed by Mr Buckley asking that the phamplet be referred back to the Chamber of Commerce, lapsed owing to the want of a seconder. The following were appointed as a committee to confer with any other committee that may be appointed in the district:—Messrs J. Trotter J. McLean, and D. C. Kidd. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Trotter for calling the meeting, and for presiding. FIRE BRIGADE. The monthly meeting of the Fairlie Volunteeer Fire Brigade was held in the Brigade room, Fairlie, on Tuesday. Captain Close presided over a good attendance. The captain reported that since last :

meeting there had been one fire, the building on fire being owned by Mr A. S. Smith. The Brigade had made a particularly smart turn out, and although the shed in which the fire originated was destroyed, the adjoining buildings were saved. The engine had worked well, and proved that it was capable of maintaining a high pressure for a number of hours. The caretakers, Firemen Pinkerton and Pickering, were to be congratulated on the way in which the fire station had been kept. It was reported that during the dry weather the water races supplying the township had been turned off regularly in the evening. Persons who turned off the water and used it for irrigating should be severely dealt with, as in the event of an outbreak of fire in the township, the Brigade would be helpless.

It was decided to draw the attention of the County engineer to the matter. It was agreed to send a representative to the Fire Brigade Conference which is to be held at Nelson this year. Mr Jas. Hamilton, an ex-member of the Brigade and now a resident of Sydney was present. He was extended a hearty welcome. Mi* Hamilton expressed his pleasure at being present among his old firemen friends. He thought it very fine to see men sticking to the Brigade in the manner they had done in Fairlie. After appointing Firemen Caskey and Gardener caretakers for the month, the meeting closed. STOCK SALE. The fortnightly stock sale was held in the saleyards on Tuesday. There was an entry of about 400. The following prices were realised:— Fat ewes—Four at 6/4, 18 at 6/1 8 at 6/7. Stores.—79 at 7/10. Pigs.—One at 11/-. The bulk of the sheep offered was passed in. POLICE COURT On Wednesday, February 4th, at the Police Court, before Mr G. A. Sherwin, J.P., a young man was charged with breaking and entering the shop of H. H. Wall, with intent to commit a crime. Constable Mackintosh applied for a remand until February 16th, which was granted. Bail was allowed accused in the sum of £SO, and one surety of £SO.