N.Z. FARMERS' UNION

Waikato Times, Volume 89, Issue 13887, 12 October 1918, Page 8

N.Z. FARMERS' UNION

[We will be pleased to receive reports of branch meetings as early as possible for publication in this column on Saturdays.—Ed., W.T.] TAUPIRI. At the last monthly meeting of the Taupiri branch of the Farmers' Union there was a fair attendance, presided over by Mr J. Salmon. Mr Salmon, who had acted as delegate to the conference re hydro-electric scheme, gave an outline of what had h< ne done, s>nd spoke enthusiastically of the interest displayed by the dele. gates, particularly those from the country. The matter of concrete roads was aga\in discussed, and Mr Matheson read some interesting correspondence <n the subject from Mr J. Craw, of Linton, in which the writer showed that .i good concrete road could be put down for £29 per chain. The circular from the Auckland Headteachers' Association, advocating a reform in cur education system and administration, received the hearty endorsenunt of the meeting. CAMBRIDGE BRANCH. At the meeting of the Cambridge branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, Mr R. NcWcombe, president, in the chair, the secretary, who attended the recent meeting of the Hydro-Elec-tric Power league, gave a short report of the work done at that meeting. A large number of those present enrolled as members of the League.

Coptain J. W. Peake said ho felt the time had arrived when an up-to-date rest-room for ladies should ho erected in Cambridge on the linos of the one in Hamilton. Ho said he had already spoken on the matter to the Mayor. who had informed him that the Council contemplated erecting conveniences near the public baths. ( T aptain Peake, however, thought the farmers of the district should assist the Council to purchase a site in a more central position.—The president said ho quite ncreed with Captain Peake that something should lie done in the matter.--Mr Pcinbeiton considered it was the duty of the Borough Council to erect an up-to-date place and so to cater for the farmers to bring their wives and families into town; as it was, at present their wives preferred to go to Hamilton, where conveniences were provided for them.—After further discussion, a subcommittee, consisting of the president, vice-president and Cap. tain Peake was sot up to go into the matter. A circular letter was received from the Auckland Provincial Executive re seedy wool prices. Several members spoke on the question, and although it did not affect farmers in this district, it was decided to endorse the action of the executive, as farmers in some districts wore very heavy sufferers A circular was also received re Trowing root crops for seed. Mr T. W. l!obin«or. said that he was experimenting this year in growing both swedes Mid mangel seed. Mr S. Allwill was elected a memher of the branch.

TE AWAMUTU SUB-PROVINCIAL DISThICT. HAIRINI BRANCH, A meeting of the Hairini branch wis helfl in the Hairini Hal! on Monday, September 30. The president, Mr H. Mandeno, presided. A letter was received from the Te Awamutu executive re the forming of rabbit destruction committees. The matter was freely discussed, and it was resolved to call a special meeting to go more thoroughly into it. The Good Roads Association, of Auckland, asked for the co-operation 'if the branch in endeavouring to obtain better roads throughout the Auckland province.—No action was taken. A proposal from the Te Awamutu executive that fanners should pool their orders for grass seed with a view of securing the lowest possible price, was discussed; and it was decided that the secretary endeavour to obtain a list of members requiring seed. A letter was received from the Headmasters' Association with reference to the -improvement of primary schools.—lt was decided that a remit be sent to the Te Awamutu executive asking it to take the matter up, and strongly represent to the Education Board the most unsatisfactory way in which country schools are treated. The Te Awamutu executive wrote re a proposal to form a Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Association, and the Board decided to support the movement. A circular letter was read from the committee for the proposed league for the furtherance of hydro-electrical power, but no action was taken.

It was decided that the matter of stock straying on the public roads be brought up at the next meeting of the executive. THAMEB VALLEY SUB-PROVINCIAL DISTRICT. TOKOROA BRANCH. At the last meeting of the above branch many matters of local interest were discussed. The district is rapidly recovering from the severe winter just experienced and the farmers are endeavouring to overtake lost time. This branch is a new one, only some two or three weeks old, but it was thought necessary to form a branch owing to the rapid development of this district. A meeting of the shareholders of the local Cheese Factory Company was held on October 1. Mr W. C. Rollett, chairman of directors, occupied the chair, and presented an interim report. It was decided to push on with all speed possible the erection of the factory.