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LAWRENCE NOTES

[From Our Correspondent.] TERRITORIAL FORCE ASSOCIATION. A meeting was held in the Miller’s Flat Hall to form a sub-branch of the Roxburgh Territorial Association. Mr L. Faigan presided over a very good attendance. Amongst those present were n.0.0.s and officers of the Roxburgh Platoon, Major Brooks of the Mounted Rifles, members of the Roxburgh Territorial Association, and members of tho Returned Soldiers’ Association. Mr Faigan stated the purpose for which the meeting had been called, and said that in this time of peril it behoved everyone to do everything to help the British Commonwealth of Nations and this struggle which was before us. Mr A. Burton, president of the Roxburgh R.S.A., stated that the object of the meeting was to first form a sub-branch of the Roxburgh Territorial Association in Miller’s Flat. In Roxburgh the association was doing very good work. There was no need for him to speak for tho position existing at present—to avoid war one must be prepared for war. The meeting was not called to ask men to join up overseas, but for home defence only. Every opportunity would be given to men to attend the parades at Roxburgh without any cost. The returned men had taken and were taking a very keen interest in the platoon. He trusted that when the association sub-branch had been formed they would give their whole-hearted support, and that a good number of recruits would join up with the platoon. Mr Burton concluded his remarks with the assurance that the returned men would be behind the platoon at all times. • Thr following members were electee! to form the Miller’s Flat Association:—Messrs L. Faigan (chairman), T Stockdill, Alex. M‘Don a Id, H. Davidson, and W. Mudge (secretary). The Rev. Mr Heggie explained that membership to the association was _-s 6d. this money being used to provide platoon. , , . . . Mr Faigan thanked those present for coming along to the meeting, and made special mention of the support^ot the visitors from Roxburgh and Major Brooks, of Beaumount. AUGUST RAINFALL.

During the month of August rain fell at Lawrence on 16 days for a total or 2.33 in, the heaviest fall on any one

day being .50in, on the 10th. For the corresponding month of last year ram fell on 10 days for a total of .94in. WOMEN’S DIVISION, FARMERS’ UNION. The Miller’s Flat branch of the W.D.F.U. held its ninth birthday recently, and invited, among others, the members of tho local branch of tho Farmers’ Union. Mrs Walker, the president, welcomed the guests, who included Mrs Annan (Clyde), provincial president for Otago, and Mr and Mrs i . C. Cameron, of Dunedin. Tho proceedings took the form of competitions and amusing games, interspersed with solos by Mr W. Tonkin, Miss Mavis Armitage, Mr W. Thompson, Mrs Nelson, and Airs Smellie, which were very much appreciated. The birthday cake was piped in in traditional style by Air T. M'Kenzie. Mrs Waters, president of the Roxburgh W.D., lit the candles on the cake, and Airs Gibson, president of the Ettrick W.D., blew them out, after expressing good wishes from the members of both clubs. Airs Annan cut the cake and wished the Miller’s Flat branch every success. Airs Walker presented her with a shoulder spray on behalf of the branch, and bouquets to Airs Smellie, sen., and Airs Hyde as the oldest members. Air A. C. Cameron gave a short address on ‘ World Affairs,’ which was well received. After supper more games and dancing were indulged in till the singing of 1 Auld Lang Syne ’ brought a very successful evening to a close. LAWRENCE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. Airs W. Varcoe presided at the monthly meeting of the Lawrence Women’s Institute. The motto was: “It pays to co-operate; remember the banana; every time it leaves the bunch it gets skinned.” Roll call was: “ Uses of Epsom Salts.” Aliss Brooks, Evan’s Flat, demonstrated English Quilting, which was much appreciated. Competitions resulted: —Best bloom, Miss G. Robertson; three girdle scones, Airs Duthie; article costing not more than 2s, Miss Hopkin. Hostesses for the evening were Alesdames Stevens and Weston and Aliss Cummings. TUAPEKA COUNTY COUNCIL. Tho Tuapeka • County Council’s monthly meeting was held at Lawrence on Friday. Those present were Crs E. H. Murney (in the chair), R. Bennetts, I. D. Rcvie, R. G. Cotton, R. C. Hall, J. George, W. Cameron, D. Al'Lenuan, and R. S. Thompsou. The treasurer (Air R. F. Batchelor) reported that receipts for the month totalled £2,455 17s sd, and the expenditure was £1,790 Os 7d. During the month the rate demands were sent out, the total levy being £10,845 19s 4d, which represents a reduction of £I,OBB 10s 6d on the amount levied last year. The audited balance sheet and) statement of accounts for the year ended March 31 was returned and adopted by the council. The Auditor-General, Wellington, advised that the Main Highways Board was liable only for the cost of construction and maintenance of a State highway, but footpaths were outside the prescribed standard. It could authorise a local council to carry out such work, and could contribute the whole or part of the cost. The council would, therefore, be in order in the work it contemplated.—Received.

The Secretary, Tapanui Horticultural Society, wrote advising that it was intended to plant a double avenue of rowan trees from the Police Camp Corner to the Tapanui boundary, and asked the council’s permission. This scheme was by way of a Centennial memorial, said the Chairman, and permission was granted. The recent snowfalls had been very heavy, particularly in the hilly ridings, and as a result considerable expense had to be faced. The Chairman stated that in the Waipori Riding, for example, the account for snow-clearing work was £l5O. This had been partly due to the second fall, when the road had been almost cleared. This account had been discussed, and it had been agreed to reduce the cost of the snow ploughing to a minimum.. In other ridL ings a great deal of work had been done voluntarily by the settlers, and he suggested that those residents who were particularly interested in having the roads cleared, and who had claimed payment. should give half of their labour voluntarily owing to the exceptional circumstances. This would reduce the cost of labour from £94 to £54. He further suggested that there should he a subsidy of £1 for £1 from the general account.

Or Revie agreed with the pointing out that there was a sum of money set aside on tho estimates which might well be drawn upon for this purpose.

Cr Cotton said that there had been a great deal of voluntary labour given by the Waipori residents.

The Chairman’s suggestion regarding labour charges by settlers was adopted, and it was agreed that a subsidy of £1 for £l_ should be made available for the ridings where the expense had been incurred. It was pointed out that only those accounts already rendered could be considered in view of this action.

A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the settlers who had given their assistance generously and voluntarily.

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Evening Star, Issue 23368, 11 September 1939, Page 9

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LAWRENCE NOTES Evening Star, Issue 23368, 11 September 1939, Page 9

LAWRENCE NOTES Evening Star, Issue 23368, 11 September 1939, Page 9

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