NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' UNION

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2127, 20 April 1914, Page 8

NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' UNION

. (By Tel«fr»ph.—Special Correstondent.) ■ . Fealharston, April 18. The' annual meeting of 'members of the FeatherstoiV Centre of the New Zealand Farmers' Union'was held on Friday evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, Fea,thorston, Mr. Q. Donald in the chair. Mr. H. Morison (Masterton) and Mr. D: Hebe'riton (organising secretary), were amongst those present. The annual report and balance-sheet were read and adopted. ■

Mr. H. Morison gave an interesting address on th'e progress of the Farmers' Union, and showed how it had been successful in its objects.,' On the motion of Mr. G.-H; Tay'lo'r,' a,rote of thanks was accorded to the sheepfarmers for their financial"assistance to- the dairy farmers iu connection with the recent strike.

It was resolved to forward tho following remits to the Provincial Conferonce:—"That the Government bo reqneated to analyse and. brand all imported manures as being:up to analysis," and."That dairyrfactories be | allowed to obtain advances from the Government under, the Biiral Workers' Homes' 'Scheme,-for the purpqso of buildliiK cottages for their^craployees." The following' were appointed a_ local committee:' Messrs. Arch. Clark, Q. Donald, G. ; H. Taylor, W. G. Hoddcr, A. Tait, Geo. Yule, AY. Fuge, F. AV. Parry,, ani Thos. Benton. Messrs. Clark and Donald were appointed members of the Central Executive, and Mr. W. Fuge -iras elected a delegate fi} the Provincial Conference.

On the motion of Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. S'lile, it was resolved that a combined social gathering bo , held in a central part of tlie Wairarapa, the Central Executive to arrange details. The'chairman, proposed' a rote of thanks to Mr. l''ugo for his services during tlie water&ders' strike. This was seconded by_ Sir. Bentou, and carried. Mr..M6rison reforred to the assistance given by Messs. Q. Donali} and A. Clark, in organising at the timo of the late strike, and on his proposition a roto of thanks was passed to the gentlemen named;

IMPORTANT SUBDIVISION SALE ■ .., NEAR WAIKANAE. ■At the present time the , inquiry for oil classes of farming and pastoral property is very keen, and the land hunger in the Dominion is yearly becoming more; intensified. Tho past season, having been a record ono'in all branches of the fanning and pastoral business, no doubt accounts for tho increased number of buyers who are anxious to acquire holdings of their own. Prospects in connection with the farming industry were never brighter, and with the high.price's ruling for dairy produce, -frozen, meat, and live , stock generally, naturally thosein quest of land must be anxious to secure a good holding with as little delay as possible. This opportunity is non-offered by tho subdivision of the "Netley" and "Hapua" Estates, close to Waikanac. This choice property of 1500 acres has been cut into ten farms of from 18 to 423 acres, and these will bo offered by auction at the Otaki Hnll on Wednesday, April 22. The property is said to be admirably adapted for sheep farming and fattening, 'dairying, and fruit-growing, and being only:40 miles from Wellington, tho situation could hardly, bo bettered. The climate enjoyed by the district is recognised as probably the best in , the Dominion, escaping the glaring heat of summer and extreme cold of winter. Tho soil is exceedingly fertile, and some of tho sections would make ideal fattening or dairy farms. There are'now very few large farms in the 'districts, and consequently special importance attaches to this subdivisional sale. Tho terms are most liberal, and readers interested aro advised to inspect tho land to bo offered.'

On Thursday, says our Cartertou correspondent, the Atlienic, sailing from Wellington, will tako a consignment of stud rams from the Wairarapn for the Argentine. The consignors are Messrs. H. H. Wblters, of "Itichmond," Carterfon, and Mr. W. Perry, of "Penrose," Masterton. Mr. Wolters is sending three 2-tooth Romneys, and Mr. Porry three 2-tooth Lincohis. The rams nro to tlio order of Mr. Robert M'Lnreii, and will bo used for stud purposes ill Iho Argentine.

In Chiiia-that elrnnge country from Whence comfi' the poll-tniod pconlo-some agricultural methods are 1000 .tctts old— tome even older. Bit. 'different from the up-to-date Now Zealand farmer,. wLo nses tile easy running, sturdy, Jiichmond Oil Engine. Good for your placp, too. Get nartioiilar.* from Albert .1. Pnrton, Plumber, Carterton.—Adrt. ■Jfessrs. Palpety and Co.. Ltd., haxo been instructed by Mr. L. W. Ferguson, Otaki, to soil tbe wlioJb of his stock Tjy auction at noon on Wednesday, April 23, at the farm. • •