Tangiti-Waimiha.

King Country Chronicle, Volume IV, Issue 268, 15 June 1910, Page 5

Tangiti-Waimiha.

Since the Government has thrown open a portion of the thousands of acres of idle land for ballot, the settlers have made advanced strides in their selections. Already many acres are under grass, which is looking well, thus speaking volumes for the quality of the soil.

Mr E. Gilford has already erected a handsome dwelling on his property, consisting of five spacious rooms, the material for which was all pit-sawn. Others comntemplate following his example as time permits. The settlers here are evidently alive to their wants as a few days ago a meeting of settlers was called for, about forty being present, the result of the meeting being that the settlers form themselves into an association to be called the Tangiti Improved Farm Association. During the progress of the meeting much business was done, included are a few items. It was proposed by your humble servant and seconded by Mr Malone, that Mr E. Gilford be secretary to the Association, which was carried unanimously. Another item of interest was that the secretary be instructed to write to tie Postal authorities re a permanent post office at Waimiha, and mail carrier from Waimiha to Tangiti, thus enabling the settlers sure delivery of their mail and parcels. For this I understand our popular packer, Mr Lovett, has offered to carry for six j months free the mail from Waimiha to Tangiti the settlers readily accepting this generous offer. Another matter of importance was dealt with—that of a goods shed at Waimhia being fully discussed, as many settlers have recently lost much goods. As Waimiha has no person in charge of the station it was finally resloved the secretary write to the member for the district (Mr Jennings), with the result that we are to have a goods shed erected as soon as possible, together with the erection of cattle yards and loading bank. , A handsome store is in course of erection at Waimiha, an enterprising person in this line of business should do well.

I hear the Government has offered something like thirty pounds psr acre for the land at present occupied by the Maoris for township purposes, but the latter very promptly refused. The settlers got a shock the other day when news came that all road work had to be stopped until further notice, owing to want of funds. This is to be regretted as most of us are depending upon road work as promised by the Government. However, we shall be completely isolated for want of access. It is very peculiar that the Government cannot provide a few puunds for road work as very little requires to be done to complete what is known as the eight-mile Peg. Mr Tapp has purchased a fine line of milkers which he intends to take to his farm at an early date. Mr A. Tullock contemplates removing into his farm shortly, the carpenters having almost completed his permanent residence.

Many new houses are in course of erection at Waimiha which makes the place present an up-to-date appearance.