WESTLAND ACCLIMITISATION SOCIETY

Hokitika Guardian, 29 April 1927, Page 2

WESTLAND ACCLIMITISATION SOCIETY

THURSDAY, APRIL 28th

’llie Council sat at 7.3 b p.m. Rrcsent: Messrs G. A. Perry (President), Dr Teiehelinaun, Messrs W. Braddon, W. Peek. Berendt, R. J. Appleton, R. Wells, 11. Wells, J. ,J. .Mclntosh, A. Xancekivell, R. .1. Stuart, Garnet Perry, 1?. Paterson, H. T. Parry and D. J. Evans.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and continued. .Referring to the taking of cock pheasants in the season shortly opening. it was stated a number had recently been released in the Wataroa district for acclimatisation purposes, and it was decided to publish the information with the request that sportsmen operating in that locality would not interfere with any pheasants seen m and about the neighbourhood referred to. Air Braddon on behalf of himself andj Messrs Lloyd and Kidland thanked the Society for electing them life members,' an honour appreciated very greatly. j The outward correspondence was read and approved. IN WA HI) Colil{Eß POXDEXCE. From Auckland Acclimatisation j Booie.ly forwarding copy of printed annual report, and returns. —Received. From X.Z. Birds' Protection Society forwarding copies of booklets referring to the habits of native birds and the need for protecting the birds.—Received ami referred to the Chairman to decide if additional copies he procured for circulation among the schools. From General Manager. Tourist Resorts replying that the question ol roading Lake Kanieri was a matter for the Public Works Department, and the application had been reterred to that Department.—Received. Dr Teichclmann and Secretary to inquire into the pustion when in Wellington the following week. From Hokitika Savings Bank acknowledging intimation in that respect to signing withdrawal notices. Received. From das. King thanking Society fer appointment as a life member of the Society. —Received.

From Department of Internal Affairs acknowledging receipt of copy of annual balance sheet.—Received. From same stating that sharp-tailed grouses bad been declared imported

game. —Received. From same notifying a reduction in flic trout fishing fees at Lake Taupe.— Received.

From same authorising issue of two extra deer licenses for South \) estlaiid.—Received.

From aame stating that the question of a close season for deer in South Westland was being reviewed.—-Re-viewed.

From same advising allocation of opossum revenue for the past season. —Received.

From same intimating the open season for opossums recommended by the Society and also Grey District Society was approved, and the conditions suggested were duly noted.—Received. From Director of Forestry. AVellingtcn. advising that the request to liberate fresh blood in suitable opossum areas was receiving consideration, and a reply would be sent later.—Received. Dr Teieliclmann and Secretary to enquire further into matter next week. From fl. Kilto. Roxburgh ; A. Rodgers, FI trick: 0. F. Stewart. Nelson Creek, enquiring in regard to opossum season.—Received. Secretary’s reply approved. From K. AM Dalrymple. Bulls, stating be bad not been able to secure a partner for deer stalking in the Thomas Country, and owing to the bail weather experienced bad no luck in the Wapiti country.—Received, resolved to refund fee for deer stalking. From Godfrey Williams, Auckland, reporting on stalking operations, and intimating intention to return to New Zealand again next season for game shooting.—Received. From J. Forbes. Christchurch, reporting on success of deer stalkers in South AVestlaml territory.—Received with thanks.

From same, reporting on had stale of Haast Pass track from Willis bridge to top of pass, and urging necessary attention.—Received and authorities to be written to and co-operation of Otago Expansion League to be invited. From C. Hodgkinson. Nawea Flat, advising tbat bis talj,- to date for deer culling, bad been GOO deer, and reporting on the condition of the herds.—Received and referred to the Department of Internal Affairs. From G. Dale and several others, urging reconsideration of the proposal to put more trout fry in the rivers as it was considered harmful to the white, bait industry.—Received and discussion reported below. GENERAL. Accounts to the amount of C 8 Ills Gd were passed for payment. The Chairman, Messrs Appleton and Paterson were deputed to report in regard to the Tourist Cottage at Lake Kanieri. Mr Mclntosh urged the construction of a vehicle road from Ruatapu to Lake Mahinapua. Approved, application to he made to the authorities. Regarding flax cutting in Mahinapua area, it was resolved to issue a lease with the light of renewal, subjdct to an annual minimum royalty of £ll/ being paid. Tito meeting concluded at 9.20 p.m.

LONDON. April 28. The ‘‘Daily Telegraph’s” lobbyist reveals that one or two members of tbo Cabinet have received threatening letters in connection with the Government's Trade Union Bill. COMMUNIST PROPOSALS. ■LONDON, April 28. Although the Communists have been expelled from tbo Labour Party, many still belong to the Trades Unions. The Communist Party has sent them an urgent secret circular, instructing them to attend the conference of trade union executives which will plan the campaign against the Government's Trade Union Bill, in order to advocate another general strike on a larger scale than last year, if the Bill is not withdrawn within a given period. Another suggeston is a melodramatic walk out of the Commons by the Labour members, and the transfer of the Trade Union funds abroad. However, all the Labour winters agree that there is not the least likelihood of the conference accepting any Communist recommendations. LONDON. April 27. The Trades Union Congress, in conjunction with the Labour Party, has issued a manifesto against the Government's Trades Unions bill, which will be read at three thousand May Daymeetings throughout the country.