Te Rau-a-moa.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 348, 14 February 1908, Page 2

Te Rau-a-moa.

(from oub own correspondent.) In common with other b '.-h se’tlements we h ive to chr be occ ireuce of l'>g and stump fires, which though incurring temporary loss will eventually increase the crpacity of the land. Al! have lost a lot of valuable feed, and have had their fences damaged, b it tbe heaviest loser so far was Mr G. Diuglas who losthis new cowshed. A mob f Messrs Ormsby Bros’ sheep had a narrow escape from death by burning. They ware discovered just in time, against a fence and surrounded on three side-! by fire. With bis stirrip iron Mr Ormsby succeeded in opening the fence and rotating his stock. G iod progress is being made now re tbe erec’ion of sheep yards and dip It is considered chat rhe Giveromaut grant will not be sufficient tn ring fence the sect oi, and const act dips etc. So a bond his been drawn up in which the guarantors agree to equally subscribe the balance necessary. All m >nies so contributed will be treated as dipping rates paid in advance, and the guarantors themselves will be entitled to special concessions in dipping charges, since they are incurring a liability. Q lite a small stir and some consternaci n exists in the ranks of the bachelors here, another of their number has gone. Mr Harry Coe surprised the residents, the other day by bringing into his 4ather’s home a young bride. We extend to the h ippy ccunle our warmest congratulate -<ns.