TIRAU.

Waikato Times, Volume 105, Issue 17605, 9 January 1929, Page 10

TIRAU.

Land Deal. A big transaction in land took place last week, when some 1800 belonging to Mr James Taylor, Cambridge, were sold to Mr W. Main, of Tirau, the price being £lO per acre. The property is situated about six miles from Tirau, on the main TirauCambridge road, and is an ideal property for grazing. Messrs Dalgety and Co. effected the deal. / An Accident. A rather painful accident befel Mr H. Wine one day last week. While raking hay the shafts broke, and the horse became frightened and kicked Mr Wine on the leg, breaking a bone just below the knee. Personal. The Rev. W. T. Brabyn, who underwent a slight operation in the Rotorua Hospital last week, has returned home. A large number of Tirau residents are spending a few weeks at the beaches at Waihi and Tauranga. Lambs.' A large number of lambs left the district during the week, Mr W. Main shipping 22 truck-loads, Mr R. 11. Bailey 27 truck-loads, and Mr J. Allan some 1300. Farming. The weather for the past month has been bad for haymaking. A large quantity of hay that was cut has since been made into ensilage. The majority of the farmers intend to go in for ensilage next season on a much larger scale. There seems to be a difference of opinion as to which is the best method—stacking it or making it in a pit- v, .