NEWSPAPERS’ ASSOCIATION.
ANNUAL AIFFTIN’.;. ROTORUA, February 2d. At a meeting of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association, under the presidency of Air C. W. Earle, last night, the chairman feelingly alluded to the loss to the Association by the death of .Messrs H. C. Duignn and AY. T. Keys. Amid great enthusiasm Air H. Brett, who that day celebrated his eightysecond birthday, was created a life member of the association, and ptesenteil with a gold medal in recognition of his great services to journalism. The chairman and Sir George Fenwick pa.d an eloquent tribute to the splendid work of .Mr Brett. The following were elected officers for the ensuing year: Rresident, Air G. AY. Earle; general committee, Alessrs 11. Horton. I'.. (• Huie, W. .1. Blundell. C. S. Smith.-_-_■*** Combe, and T. C. last; advertising committee. .Messrs J. Combe (chairman). A. D. Sealmiook, A. Al. Hester, W. Easton. E. A. Blundell and R. R. Furness: labour committee. Alessrs A. G Henderson chairman), E. C. Huie, W. C. Leys. G. S. C’odlin, U .11. Gillens. and R. Bond: Parliamentary committee. Messrs G. 11. Dixon. Robert Bell, and Palmer Jones; paper committee, Alessrs R. J. Blundell, 11. Horton. 11. Bell. C. S. Smith. A. E. Afanning. A. M’Nieol, and AY. C’. Cargill.
Yesterday large numbers oi visiting
members of the press were shown <>ve> the Government nurseries ami forest reserves. During their stay here they have taken great interest in the method of propagation and growth of tho thick woods that clothe many of the bills behind AYhakarewarewa, and have received much information from o!li-e-'rs of the department. In particular, (he rapid growth of Californian redwoods has been a great surprise where the locality is suitable, and there is not too much wind. Redwoods at Rotorua grow nearly as fast as Pinna ins.g.us; they far outstrip native trees. In the reserves there are specimens 70 foot m height, which could he milled to-morrow if required. Vow visitors realise the enormous amount of work clone m treeplanting. There is an idea of constructing a road through the plantations so that not only may a drive through these forests he added to the usual' sight-seing trips, but the pub be may also obtain an insight into the magnitude of the operations of the department. _
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Hokitika Guardian, 28 February 1925, Page 2
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