A VETERINARY SURGEON.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2138, 22 July 1907, Page 2

A VETERINARY SURGEON.

PROPOSED APPOINTMENT IN GISBORNE. Mr. Liddle, at Saturday’s meeting of the Gisborne branch of the Farmers’ Union, advocated the appointment of a veterinary surgeon, whose services would be available for the flocks and herds of members of the Union. He mentioned that he had interviewed Mr. Luttrell on the matter, and the latter was willing to take up the appointment for £IOO per annum —a very reasonable offer. Tilt; services of a veterinary would be of great value to members, and he moved : hat' a committee be appointed to inoa ie into the feasibility of file prop si.. Mr. F. Lysnar seconded the motion. Mr. Field mentioned that air. jTttrell, in tending some stock for him, had proved himself a veterinary of great ability and experience.' There was no doubt he would bo a very good man lor the position. The _contribution towards the remuneration would not be much when extended oi er a largo number.

A member asked if it was proposed that- other branches should participate in the scheme.

The Chairman thought the ' t’s services would have to be limited to the flats along the line. No doubt other branches could make tlieir ov n arrangements. Mr. F. Lysnar said Mr. Lutired was quite prepared to go out into the backblocks, so far as that was concerned.

The Chairman said the committee could look into the question of area, etc. " ‘

The motion was carried, end the following were appointed a committee: Messrs. W. D. Lysnar (chairman), Diddle, Field. Bell, A. J. Cameron, Candy, Dynon, Caesar, O. Gallagher and l-lolden.