FARMERS’ UNION.
INSURANCE, ANTHRAX, AND • . COTTAGE GARDENB.
(Per Press Association.). Palmorston North, last night. At a mooting of the Wellington Pro- V, vinciul Executive of tbo Farmers’ Union to-day returns wore received from tbe various districts promising support towards tho Mutual Fite Insurance Company., Over £40,000 worth of insurance was guaranteed in Marton and Lower Rangitikoi districts, and £ls 000 from Wavorley.
The Colonial Executive of the Farmers’ JUniou decided to circularise tho whole of . - tho branches in the colony, pointing out. ; " tho attitude of tho Government in to carry out their promise to erect bone storilising works for the prevention of - anthrax, and urge the necessity for com- , bined action in tho matter. 'V
A protest was also recorded against tho action of the Minister for Education in withdrawing capitation for cottage gardens in the face of tho strong efforts being made by the ( Union to. further nature -.i’ll study and rural education for country schools.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1412, 24 March 1905, Page 2
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