MAROKOPA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 503, 25 September 1912, Page 3

MAROKOPA.

Own Correspondent,

The weather of late has been of a very boisterous nature, high wind with occasional heavy shower. Next week should see' the Marokopa Dairy Company's factory in operation. The chairman of directors (Mr J. Smith), accompanied by Mr C. Haylock, visited the Kinohaku district a few days ago and completed negotiations with the Whakapirau settlers for the supplying of cream. An endeavour is also being made to collect cream around the shores of the Kawhia harbour in the vicinity of Kinohaku. The prospects at present are exceedingly bright, and the directors estimate that the output for this

season will be approximately sixty tons; three times that of last season. The directors also recognise, judging by the enthusiasm of settlers in the industry, that they will have to consider ere long the necessity of substantial enlargements to be able to cope with the supply next season. It must be very pleasing to the promoters of the company to see their efforts being crowned with success, as well as the prospects of a very bright future. The uncertainty of shipping from the tidal port of Marokopa has prompted the directors of the dairy company to forward their butter during the coming season by waggon to Kinohaku for shipment via Kawhia. This has been due to the fact that the principal complaint of last season from th« grading stores was staleness brought about by being unable to get the product quickly away.

Messrs Blake and Smith, of Kinohaku, have been the successful tenderers for the collecting of cream from Kinohaku and route to the Marokopa factory.

AWaKINO county. County matters have been exercising the mincis of settlers in the Awakino County for some considerable time, and in view of the fact that the county is to become operative at an early date a move is on toot to endeavour to hold a public meeting of settlers to discuss which is the most advisable step to take after the proclamation is made. It is proposed to hold the meeting at Marokopa on Saturday, October 26th, the day following the axemen's carnival. A committee is to be set up here to organise the proceedings, and invitations will be sent to settlers in the various parts of the county asking, them to attend. Several settlers from the Waikawau district and Aawkino have already signified their intention of being present. There will be various phases of the question discussed, such as, should Awakino control its own destinies, or whether it should be sub-divided and parts merged into the counties of Kawhia, Waitomo and Clifton. As far as is possible to ascertain at present it seems to be that the sub-division of the county will be favoured, but in what way it is hard to say, as opinions are widely divergent as regards the lines of demarcation that should be adopted to have the greatest benefit. Some are in favour of Kawhia and its harbours, whilst others say they want good roads to the railway as their interests lie that way. A considerable amount of interesting argument will no doubt be brought forward, and should prove foot? for debate. It is understood that Mr A. Scholes (chairman of the Waitomo Countj), Mr W. J. Shaw (chairman of Kawhia County), and the chairman of the Cilfton County Council will be invited to be present. There is little doubt but that if these gentlemen attend that their mature experience in county matters will result In their advice being given earnest attention. Matters in connection with the axemen's carnival and sports, to be held on Ocotber sth, are being got well in hand. Good competition is anticipated andp rovided that the elements about that time are favourable, a large attendance of settlers and residents should eventuate. The secretary (Mr R. C. Honore) is working assiduously for the success of the occasion.