FAIRLIE

Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23317, 28 September 1945, Page 3

FAIRLIE

Domain Board Mr J. Braddick presided at the monthly meeting of the Domain Board. Mr D. Jeune tendered his resignation as a member of the Board, which was accepted with regret. Mr C. H. Hide was elected to fill the vacancy on the Board. Mr W. Close was thanked for placing new pipes in the outlet of the pond. It was decided to discuss the matter of repairs to the river protective works with the county foreman. Mr Braddick undertook to clear the broom from the section adjoining the Domain, he to be allowed the use of the land for this work. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr H. Bateman for cutting back broom.

Trees Planted

Having secured from the Education Board the right to plant trees on a 50-acre reserve at Ashwick Flat, boys from the District High School and upper standards of the primary school commenced the planting on Wednesday. Mr F. J. Turner was in charge. By the middle of the afternoon 1000 pin us insignus and Oregon trees had been planted on an area of 2 acres. It is proposed to plant a large area next year, and to follow on each year until the whole 50 acres is planted. On arrival back in Fairlie the boys were each handed an ice cream by Mr Withers, headmaster, and complimented on the good work done.