Tangitu.

King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 365, 31 May 1911, Page 5

Tangitu.

A meeting of the Tangitu Settlers' Association was held here on Sunday last, a fair attendance of settlers. A letter was received from the Mapara Settlers' Association, requesting that this Association amalgamate with them, and thereby show a united body when there is any vital question to consider. The Secretary was instructed to acknowledge receipt of the letter, and promise support on any vital question wherein both are conerned, and also to endorse the opinion of the Mapara Association with reference to remarks made by the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Minister of Railways re the appointment of a porter in charge at Waimiha Railway-station, this being considered the only way to put an end to the pilfering of goods that has been going on for some considerable time. Also to draw the attention of the Postmaster-General to the delay that is taking place over the erection of the telephone ilne to Tangitu. It is some considerable time now since this line was promised, and settlers have fulfilled their part of the business, viz., forwarded the first year's subsidy of £lO, and entered into a bond of security of £4O for the next four years; but there are still no signs of the telephone. Much tlisussion took place over what settiers are going to do with their cream next season. Many of them intend to commence milking operations this coming spring. The Secretary was instructed to obtain all necessary information, and report to the next meeting, which is to be held at Tanigtu on Sunday, June 25th, when it is to be hoped settlers will turn out in full force. This is a very important matter, and involves the whole future of the settlement.

Pigeons, etc., seem very scarce this season, although the trees from which they gather their winter feed, are simply loaded with berries. There are no big bags to report. Mr J. Moore arrived here a few days ago with a splendid herd of cows and heiers. I expect the coming spring will see many similar arrivals.