Oparau.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 275, 7 September 1906, Page 2

Oparau.

(FROM OUR OWN OORRRSF3NDRNT ) August was an exceptionally fine month, so much so that the road » now almost dry and would be negotiable but for a very bad Jmle between the junction and Oparau. •=< The baiter on the Pirongia Was! * road not being done properly, has caused many slips, which will continue until the work ie properly dane. It is only fair that this work should be doM by the Government. Where inexperienced peo le took land up in this district fencing and bush falling show the work of unprincipled workers. Sap ri n i *>» been uaed for posts, mahne aad .b-)' worthless timber for stays, wbik •. -e bush falling in many cases gives experience to the owner stamping j« contractors as unprincipaled. The warm spell has made avaat difference for the better in stock. Several small losses are reported owing to broken fences, but all here are very willing to help others to trace stock that have strayed. The back areas of native laud being now leased there will not be so much waste land, consequently thoee wh) have loafed on this area for feed must now keep less stock or improve their holdings. Mr Dickson’s section has been takes by Mr Troughion’s brost is a good sign to see settlers* ns baying. we wish the new queoess. Our Farmers’ Union dets, ab though inactive just at pr