Westland Acclimatisation Society.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 August 1922, Page 1

Westland Acclimatisation Society.

MONDAY, AUGUST 21st, Tha Council of the above Society sat at 7.3 f) p.m. Present Dr Teichelmann (Chairman), Messrs Jas King, W. Ryaddon, A. B. King, J. Shivas, J. J. Mclntosh, J. Rooney, D. J. Eyipis (lion sec.). The miuutes of the previous meeting were confirmed and the outward correspondence approved. INWARD CORRESPONDENCE. From Treasury remitting £l3 (is on account deer Jicensps.—Received. From Department of Internal Affairs forwarding copy of fiydcr i.:Cpunyil relative to charge's for issue of game licenses. —Received. Frpin same, suggesting in .regayjf to the appoipfment of angers. -Received and resolved to recommend Up appointment of W. Fogwell as a ranger under both the Animals’ Projection and Act, and also Fisheries Agt.

l«'roni same notifying the legis,(ration of the Society under the recent legislation, and returning the y'jhs °f the Society duly approyed—Received. Messrs j. King and \V- prad'Lv l were elected Vice-Chairmen under the rules. From Marine Department ijfating the question of the (roustpuf ip n ol fish ladders iii dqms -place ! iu t(putstreams for hydroelectric purposes had been brought ruder the no 1 ire oi the Government, and spiking that all representations he made to the Public Works Dppartment,-—Receiy-d and resolved to ask a fish ladder he placed at Kanieri Lake outlet. From Department of Internal Affairs granting temporary conditional license for limited peripd fo G. C. and C.M. Harris to sijopt red deer found grazing on linn 47, Okuru t alley.—Received.

From j. Forbes, Christchurch, to”" dering advice in regard to the issue of deer shooting licenses for next season and suggesting co-operation of Post-

master in the issue of licenses for

blocks >n preference to undefined districts, also supplying maps of proposed blocks covering eight areas in the llaast region.—Received with thanks, and decided to confer with Postmaster

for concerted action. From Electoral Officer asking use of premises at Lake Kanieri for polling purposes.—Received and granted. From General Manager, Tourist Department, withdrawing grant of for upkeep of tourist cottage at Lake Kanieri.—Received with regret.

From Editor, Forest Magazine, ask

ing particulars of deer stalking results last season.—Received and referred to Mr J. Forbes for information." From Acclimatisation Society, Wellington, stating as no fresh legislation was forthcoming this season it was not deemed advisable to hold annual conference.—Received and resolved t<> make enquiry as to the right of natives to take imported fish without license in certain r'vers. From Smith and Anthony Ltd. Christchurch, intimating the firm was preparing an autoniobilists map for

Westland and asking information in

re-spect to roads, bridges, hotels, garages etc—Received and referred to Chairman and Secretary to reply.. From Inspector of Fisheries forwarding five cases of salmon eggs for hatching at Lake Knnieri and distribution in Westland, the Society to assist in the hatching.--Received and complied with. From Postal Department notifying the issue of’ a game license to A. B. Spiers, Kumnra; and an opossum license to Noel O’Brien, Kokutahi.—Received. It was resolved to enquire into cases of alleged taking of game illegally. From Conservator of Forests stating Forest Rangers were now Rangers under the. Animals Protection Act and had been instructed to assist in the suppression of poaching and to report any breaches which came under their notice.—Received.

From Rex J. Dunning, Maknroa, asking names and addresses of stalkers for next season.—Received, to bo supplied.

From Valuer General giving notice of valuatnion of Hatchery property at Lake Kanicri, nt £322.—Received. From Departmept of Internal Affairs 'granting permission to trap three pairs qf opossums. —Received with thanks. From Hokitika Borough Council granting £lO 10s to the funds of the Society.—Received with thanks. From Grey District Society enquiring in respect to ova being hatched at Lake Kanieri.—Received; It was reported three lots of ova were received, one had been dealt with and two others were now hatching. From Same asking co-operation in urging a pigeon season be opened jn 1923.—Received and suggestion agreed to. From Same supplying particulars' of a new device for hatching trays to reduce time in treating the fry.—Received and action to he taken as funds permit.

From W. Fogwell, reporting for months of June and July in respect to hatching operations.—Received as satisfactory. Dr Toichelmann and Mr Mclntosh were deputed to arrange for an inspection Of of the engine placed in the Lake Knnieri launch and to take such action as may be necessary.

It was resolved to communicate with Mr Ayson in respect to ova supplied, and also to arrange for the collection of the Society’s plant. The Secretary reported as to accounts paid since last meeting, and further accounts received were passed for payment as funds permitted. Supplies of “Beautiful Westland” booklet had I eon forwarded to Christchurch ' and Wellington for sale. The meeting concluded at 8.45 p.m.