FARMERS’ UNION.

Thames Star, Volume LIX, Issue 16627, 24 October 1925, Page 5

FARMERS’ UNION.

NEWS FROM HEADQUARTERS. BOY IMMIGRANTS. ENCOURAGEMENT GIVEN. (By R. Alexander, Official Reporter.) AUCKLAND, Oct. 24. The question of employing boy immigrants from the Old Country in New Zealand was further discussed at the last executive meeting. A letter was received from Mr Magill. who pointed out that the matter had been taken up by the Anglican Church authorities, and he suggested co-operation. It was no use multiplying organisations, and the Union was asked to join with the church and others interested in the movement. As the Union has always been in favour of boy immigration for-the farms, it was decided to give all necessary encouragement, and the president, Mr C. C. Munro, was appointed to attend the meetings of the proposed committee whn formed.

There can be no doubt whatever that many lads could be happily and profitably placed upon the farms of the Dominion, and there is every reason to believe that in time they would grow up to be a fine type of future occupiers of the land. The regulations laid down by the Government are such that there is ample assurance that the lads will get fair treatment and a good training.

Cattle Tick Again.

It is now some time since we heard anything about the cattle tick trouble, but it appears that the pest is still in existence. At the meeting of the executive the president (Mr C. C. Munro) reported that animals badly infested with tick had been offered for sale in the Papakura and Pukelcohe yards. After discussion, it was decided to bring the matter under the notice of the Department, and endeavour to ascertain who was to blame. Secretary’s Illness.

The provincial secretary (Mr 'W. Huey) has not enjoyed good health lately, and he was unable to attend the last meeting of the executive. Members heard of his illness with regret, and a motion of sympathy was passed with the wish for his speedy recovery. Mr Huey has now returned to work, but he is not yet quite fit. Waking up Northern Wairoa.

A letter was received from Mr J. T. Boyde, suggesting that a series of meetings should he held in the Northern Wairoa for the purpose of stimulating interest in the Union. The communication was received with pleasure, and it was' deoided to arrange the meetings at the earliest opportunity when the roads and weather were favourable. Wairoa has been a little apathetic of late, and the meetings should do a lot of good. Members of the executive are always anxious to keep in touch with members whenever possible. Organising Work. Reports to hand show that the organiser, Mr Keegan, is doing good work, and new members are being freely enrolled. This is very encouraging, and augurs weli 'for the future strength and usefulness of the Union.