Oparau.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 386, 6 November 1908, Page 2

Oparau.

(.FROM OUR OWN (JOIUtsdPOIiDENT.) The weather has been very unreliable lately. Messrs Jonathan Ltd., have made an addition to their store at Oparau. Mr Symons has a new stable up and has tbe material for an addition to his dwelling on tbe site. The Farmers Union branches in Taumaruuui have chosen no particular candidate, as all know Mr;Jennings is to represent as and that be has proved a battler for the back blocks. Waikato has also no chosen member, so Messrs Bell and Greenslade mast go on an even keel.

Oparc.a feels the death of Rev. C. E. Davidson very keenly. Tbe Matakowhai Bidmg is honoured by having four aspirants to a seat in our. County Council. There must be a scaUeration of the new Ratepayers’ Assoqlatinn. Messrs Elliott and Davids came first, next Mr C. Belt and ‘it is reported more to follow.

Oar roads want attention as the Oparau road is still impassible for. heavy traffic. Consumption is pre v deal among the natives for which e»v li-civilization is responsible The s-*te between their old life and oiviiiz uou does not seem to agree with them, and sad to relate, in a few mo*e years, unless they learri how to live, thia scourge will probably cause maob sorrow. Messrs Schreiber Bros have finished falling 2OS acres on Rotoiti and have made up-to-date work. Native land is becoming productive.