WANDERING STOCK.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3691, 15 September 1927, Page 2

WANDERING STOCK.

LADY OFFERS TO ACT AS RANGER.

The evei’green subject of wandering stock was before the Horowhenua County Council on Saturday. The problem was considered, from various aspects, but it had a new light thrown on it by an offer of assistance from a lady at Tokomaru, who wrote asking the Council to appoint her as ranger for one week. “I don’t want payment,” she said, "“as long as I can get the 14 horses that camp outside my gate. I have a good dog. and whip. Hoping I will get the job.” •Cr. Catley: I move she be appointed. (Laughter). Cr. Wlliyte: She would be in order in impounding the horses. The Engineer (Mr. Anderson) stated that there was an. information for the owner of the horses to appear before the Court on October 14th. In answer to Cr. Whyte, the Engineer stated that the lady was at liberty to drive the horses to the pound if they were giving her trouble.

A letter was also received from Mr. M. Mitchell, of Tokomaru, stating that certain horses were regularly on the roads at night, and his fences were consequently being broken down. He had asked the owner toi keep the horses in, but he had taken no notice.

It was decided to reply to the writers of the letters, informing tbeni that .the matter is receiving the attention of the- Council, and that the Ranger is instructed to prosecute.