MINING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3101, 4 June 1917, Page 10

MINING NEWS

WELLINGTON SHAKE MARKET. There was only ono quotation for mining shares ou Saturday, aa under:— Buyers. Sellers. \ £ s. d. £ 6. d. Murray Creek 119 0 — Tho export of cheese from tho Auckland province during tho present season is already nearly double tho total quantity t/liipped last year (says_ tho "Star"). • -This is accounted for by the enormous increased output in tho province. During the month just ended 4125 crates of cheeso .of an approximate value of J!2'1,750 wero shipped to England, as against none for tho. corresponding period of last year. There were no shipments of butter or meat last month, the fast consignment of tho former to be forwarded in April last. At the annual meeting of the Eginont A. and P. Association on Saturday, by 27 votes to 17, it was decided to adopt a recommendation from tiie General Committee to abonclon the show during tho war.—Press Assn. The executive committee of the Bannevirlro Branch of the Farmers' Union discussed the matter oUhe organisation of labour in southern Hawke's Bay, particularly as it affects shearing and harvesting the crops. The ontcomo of tho discussion was that a remit is to be forwarded to tlio Fanners' ! Union Conference, urging. tho formulation of a scheme at the conference to assist organisation amongst the farmers, with a view to meeting the labour difficulties in respect to shearing and harvesting.—Press Assn. Dairy farmers, you'll bo wise in having your milking machines and engines overhauled in readiness for the leason. But consult an expert—don't tolerato a "tinkered-up" job—consult A. ,T. Parton, First-rate workmanship and high-class materials at a reasonable cost—these make for absolute satisfaction. Noto the address; A. J. Parton, Sheet Metal and Plumbing Works, Pembroke Street, Carterton.— Advt.