FAIRLIE

Timaru Herald, Volume CLVII, Issue 23112, 29 January 1945, Page 3

FAIRLIE

Ewe Fair At a meeting of the executive of the Fairlie Branch of the Farmers’ Union held on Friday, the suggestion put forward by the Saleyards Company that a special ewe lamb sale be held on a day apart from the ewe fair was discussed. Members thought that such a step would be against the interests of the sale, and expressed the opinion that something should be done to have both the ewe lambs and ewes sold at the one sale as has been the custom in the past. A sub-committee consisting of Messrs T. B. Crampton, W. B. Trotter, A. Oldfield and S. P. Bray was appointed to meet the Stock Auctioneers Association and the directors of the Saleyards Company, when the matter will be discussed and final arrangements made. Primary Production Mr T. B. Crampton presided at a meeting of the Fairlie Primary Production Committee heldon Friday. Also present were Messrs P. Quill, A. J. Agnew, J. O’Neill and J. A. Fraser. Sergeant-Major Cross, who is in charge of the army harvest camp, said that 22 men were available for harvest work. A further 10 men would arrive during the week. The improved weather had caused a demand and the 22 men had all been employed that day. Sergeant-Major Cross explained fully to the meeting the manner in which time sheets were to be kept.

Mr Crampton expressed a hope that the men in camp would be comfortable and happy. Mr P. Quill tendered his resignation as a member of the committee as he was leaving Fairlie. The resignation was accepted, Mr Crampton saying that all regretted that Mr Quill was leaving, but joined 'in wishing him success in his future. Personal

Tire Rev. W. Isitt and Mrs Isitt have been visiting Mrs C. W. Isitt. Mr and Mrs Isitt have left for Auckland, where Mr Isitt will be the Minister of the Congregational Church at Mt. Eden.