Dear Sir

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 74, 15 May 1946, Page 4

Dear Sir

Letters to the Editor must bo clearly written on one side of the paper only and where a nom-de-plume is used the name of the writer must be included for reference purposes. The Editor reserves the right to amend or withhold any letter or letters.

THE BEACON-

Sir, —I hope you will find space to publish my sincere appreciation of the “Beacon.” I think it is undoubtedly one of the best country papers published, and the way in which you cover the news of the district is definitely a credit to the organisation and energy of all those concerned. Good luck to the triweekly issues, and we look forward to the time when you become a “daily.” Yours etc., ”A READER.” (Spontaneous and unexpected praise is ever the best, and we who have grown habitually to expect more brickbats than bouquets, warm to our correspondent’s tribute and like her look forward to the grand day when we assume a ’daily’ status. Our thanks and appreciation. Ed.)

POLITICAL SPEAKER’S VISIT

Sir, —A week or two ago I heard rumours that Mrs Ross was to visit Whakatane, but so far there has been only one very small notice in the paper. Could you give us any information? Is she coming, and if so, when? I have heard wonderful reports of her work, and would greatly appreciate a chance to hear her speak. Please, could you through your columns, give us any information you may have, ’or tell us where it could be obtained? (Our correspondent will note the advertisement in this issue for answer. Ed.)

HEIFER CALVES FOR SOLDIER SETTLERS

5. Sir, —After reading an article in Wednesday’s issue on the above subject, and in view of- my owrt personal experience as a vendor of calves to the Government last season, I feel it is desirable that my experience this year should be made known. I reared 25 heifer calves expecting the Government would again purchase this year, and in January I was informed that this would be the case as calves were urgently required, however, even after communicating per telephone with the Herd Testing Association Secretary and getting my name placed on the list of vendors, no one came to inspect my calves neither have I received any communication of any kind by way of explanation. If the shortage of dairy stock is as serious as is outlined in the article above referred to, why were my 25 calves not inspected with a view to purchase if suitable Had I been advised at the time of their inability to purchase, other arrangements could possibly have been made regarding their disposal prior to the drought. If the co-operation of farmers is genuinely desired, some guarantee to the farmer to purchase suitable calves is necessary, so that my experience of being left with calves on my hands will not be repeated. Yours etc., FRANK BATESON.