ARIA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 44, 23 August 1907, Page 3

ARIA.

Lambing has commenced in the district and judging from present indications there should be a high percencentage of increase. p The majority of the settlers are this season going to start milking, and a good deal of butter should be turned out from this and surrounding districts. School is to be started in the township during the coming summer. Permissiou has been obtained from the Roads Department for the use of the Government whare, and the attendance should be very large. Everyone will be pleased at the advent of the school, as provision for it should have been made much sooner by the Education Board. However, it has come at last, and settlers will have the gratification of knowing that their children will have an opportunity of acquiring an education. The roads are in a bad state since the recent rains, that portion between Mokauiti bridge and the punt being exceptionally bad. Now that spring is approaching we may, however, look for a gradual improvement. It is stated that the Mokau river bridge is to be started very soon and settlers are anxiously awaiting signs of activity in that direction. I suppose if the structure is completed ■ during the coming summer that is as much as we can look for. The erection of this bridge means much to the settlers and the sooner that is accomplished the sooner will the township begin to assume an established appearance. MrSandison, of Ohura, has recently been appointed Government Valuer, and has paid a visit to this district. Several settlers have been unfortunate in losing a number of cattle through tutu poisoning. Some valuable dogs have also been lost through, it is thought, eating poisoned rabbits. The dog nuisance is beginning to affect this district, and quite a number of strange canines are to be seen about. It is to be hoped the arrangement between the County Council and the Maori Council with regard to the collection of a dog tax and the registration of dogs will be speedily accomplished. The next meeting of the Waitomo County Council, to be held on September l6th, promises to deal with the question of County ridings, and it is to be hoped Aria will be considered. It will be remembered that in consequence of unusual circumstances this district was left without representation at last election, and as the area involved is a large one it is to be hoped due consideration will be given to our claims when the fresh arrangements are under discussion.