SCOTTS GAP NOTES.

Western Star, 10 February 1922, Page 4

SCOTTS GAP NOTES.

(Owu Correspondent.)

Harvest time lias again arrived, and everywhere one looks can be seen splendid fields of grain, clean and well filled. Tho yield, judging by present appearances and indications, should be an. abundant one—almost a record. A good deal of crop is unfortunately laid down with the weather, and there is sure to 'be a bier wastage. We have little indication so' far’ as to what .prices are likely to be for new .season’s grain! It is to be hoped, however, that there will be an improvement, hard timer, have been with us long enough. Tho sudden - rise in the price of lamb lias done wonders in changing the expression on the faces of some of the fanners, although they are puzzled as to -the camse of the rise. It b ring So unexpected and so unlocked for, the fanner finds himself without- one of his principal assets, viz., cause for complaint. The school lias resumed after six weeks’ vacation, and so far the attendance is quite up to the average. Crops of turnips are looking exceptionally well, and there should be abundance of winter feed, especially as-there is such a roughness on the grass paddocks.' Tin* weather has not been too 1 good for grass that is in Rook; it is rather moist and warm.

The sawmill is working full time and is turning out a good tally. Recently t,hc company disposed of its waggon, and have put a motor lorry on the road to cart the timber. It appears to be working well andi doing all that is expected of it. We wish Hr AlcPheysoii every success with this new venture, and hope it may continue to give satisfaction. At present the local cricket team appears to be just marking time; possibly harvesting operations are intprlering with practice.