TEMUKA DRIFT TO CITIES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21085, 11 July 1938, Page 3

TEMUKA DRIFT TO CITIES

MEN LEAVING FARMS AN URGENT PROBLEM Following the receipt of advice from the provincial executive that the branch’s remit concerning the settling of suitable men on farms had been referred to a special committee, a short discussion took place on the urgency of the problem at the monthly meeting of the Temuka branch of the Farmers' Union. Mr W. Buchan, who introduced the subject at the last meeting, said the country would suffer if men were not put on to the land. "All the land settlement schemes since the war have been failures,” said Mr J. Donehue. The opinion that it was wrong to ask men to go on to farms when those already on them were "up against it” wa.s expressed by Mr W. H. Staniland. "The only suitable class of farm for them would be the dairy farm, because they know what their returns are going to be,” he added. Mr G. H. Mulligan said the basic consideration was the quantity of produce going overseas. It did not matter where the men were as long as the I ships leaving the country were fully laden. There had always been rumours of men going off their farms, but nevertheless the actual production of the Dominion was increasing. Every extra pound of butter and cheese put on the overseas market had a tendency to depress the price. If the consumption could not be increased, what was the use of putting more men on farms to increase the production? “The question is a little bit too big for the farmers,” he said. Mr G. A. DavCy said one of the drawbacks was the high percentage which brokers demanded. The Government was letting out money freely for building, but it was just as important that men should be put on farms as that they should have roofs over their heads. "The drift will need to be stopped,” said Mr A. E. Dobson. Was there a suggestion that the men should increase production or be self supporting? In his opinion the whole difficulty was the confusion of land tenures In the Dominion. Mr Buchan said the Labour Govern- I ment did not seem to have a "back to the land” policy. Mr A. Johnson: The present train- j ing of young men does not suit them ' for small farms.

“I do not care what you say about the advantages or disadvantages of farming,” said Mr Buchan. "The men with experience are going to Public Works.” He pointed out that the matter was before the Dominion executive, and it was decided to delay action until the decision of the executive was known. River Control i Mr Johnson reported on the conference with the Minister of Public Works regarding erosion. It had been reveal- | ed that the jurisdiction over rivers was too divided. He considered that if a survey were made the Government would grant a good sum for river control. It had given a good sum in Ashburton and he thought this had been done because an up-to-date survey had been made. The next step in South Canterbury was to arrange for a comprehensive survey. Mr Staniland reviewed the position at Clandeboye. The settlers there, he said, had had a worrying time. "Someone has not been looking after our interests,” he added. It was decided to write thanking the Minister and Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P., for their interest in the problem in South Canterbury. It was further decided to thank : ;e Saleyards Co. for the improvements made to the saleyards at the request of the branch. BASKETBALL SATURDAY’S RESULTS The results of Saturday’s play in the Temuka and District Basketball SubAssociation’s competitions were:— First Grade Pleasant Point 11 beat Geraldine 7. Clandeboye 15 beat St. Joseph’s 11. Temuka Y.W. 25 beat Orton 15. H.S.O.G. won by default from Winchester. Milford, a bye. Second Grade Geraldine D.H.S. 24 beat Woodbury 12. Orari Bridge 12 beat Huirapa 3. Temuka Y.W. won by default from Geraldine. Scadown, a bye. Third Grade St. Joseph’s B 14 beat Clandeboye 10. Pleasant Point 14 beat St. Joseph’s 9.

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SATURDAY’S BOGEY MATCH The best cards returned in a oogey match played by members of the Te-

“PARNELL” “Parnell,” which opened on Saturday at the Elite Theatre, and will be shown to-night, is, of course, a story of the Irish people primarily, but actually it is a narration of great love and sacrifice that transcends all racial boundaries. The role of Parnell is played by Clark Gable. In the opinion oi this reviewer, it provides Hollywood’s leading male star with a part unlike any he has had before and one in which be proves his real artistry. Myrna Loy portrays the glamorous Katie O’Shea, the woman Parnell loves to the exclusion of all else. It is a difficult role and she plays it with a remarkable depth of understanding. The supporting cast, with 75 speaking roles, is one of the finest ever assembled for a Picture.

muka Golf Club were:— W. McGillen . 3 down C. L. Fraser . 3 down R. Clark . 4 down G. Gilbert . 4 down G. G. Good .. . 4 down J. T. Smart , 7 down