THE RODNEY & OTAMATEA TIMES AND WAITEMATA & KAIPARA GAZETTE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 1901. THE DAIRY INDUSTRY.

Rodney and Otamatea Times, Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette, Volume 1, Issue 21, 16 August 1901, Page 2

THE RODNEY & OTAMATEA TIMES AND WAITEMATA & KAIPARA GAZETTE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 1901. THE DAIRY INDUSTRY.

The establishment of this industry in these districts is being freely discussed by the settlers, who are, we are pleased to note taking an increasing interest in the project as they

become better informed, As we

some time bac^ predicted, men

of intelligence, who, if not against, displayed a marked ia- , difference, are becoming more

favourable and taking an inter-

est which we trust and believe,

will ultimately result at no distant period, in %c industry in our midst becoming an accomplished fact. ~W® are .constantly

receiving communications from

settlers Irora .unexpected cparters, stating a willingness on their pajt t# gi-ye the industry

if started, their support, and in the face of this and our owm;

confirnjed conyietioELS that the:

industry can \)e run or*, a -profitable basis in this district, we feel it a duty to urge the settlers to seriously'eonsider tfye quest-

ion in ali its keyrings. fhere is *io qpestii&n that: wh-eftey.©?: $he Raiyy Jndjistry, has §&m estafjl|s)ja4» prosperity-

has followed. In jnany districts, whose settlers fiay& sinjggledj for .an existence for fG&rs have;

ultimately beep, awkward to the capability of iWix r^soni^es by this iijLdusJtry m& &¥® vow

flourishing.. Sos*e will &rgue

that t\w (•onmtUma oi the land

are di#er«»t to ours, but thk is, mot the c&se. We know that!

many dt^triets are better adapted for the production of milk,

and as a consequence we could hardly hope to equal their output at per acre, but we do not forget that an acre of land in

those favoured districts costs its ; occupier the price of ten times the same area-aain thessft-pauts. We/also know that large areas in/these districts are distinctly j^iadapted for dairy farming fy\irposes, but we do not admit: such argument against the probable success of its working here. There is now, and it can be increased by .Cultivation, sufficient land to support the necessary stock for the purpose, and this district would prove no exception to the experiences of other placed in the surprising alacrity of those who at first held back in a pessimistic spirit afterwards coming in to reap advantages which they could not or would uot forsee. It was surprising also the class and quantity of land which it was after all found could be made suitable and profitably utilised for this purpose, just as soon as it was demonstrated at the expense of the more enterprising, that a substantial advantage accrued thereto. We argue that if sufficient guarantees can be obtained in the way of cows from suppliers, and a start once- made there need be no anxiety about the future, more particularly if the co-operation system is adopted ; we also argue that when once established the industry will cause land values to increase* Very considerably; as the very fact alone that such an industry exists, Will conduce to a free exchange of property at enhanced values, besides bringing more settlers into our midst* We also argue that the same influence would give us greater attention from the Government when the estimates are being considered, not to say anything of the farmer having an assurance of a good market for his produce at his door, where he can get his cheque at the end of every month without any anxiety. If worked under the co-operation system> the producer will obtain the highest ruling price within the colony, also have the middleman's profit returned to him in bonuses, to say nothing of the drudgery of the farmers* wives and daughters, who often work very hard indeed, making butter i or whicit they hate r often

to accept 4d. or od» per pound and bo thankful, We might go on enumerating.in tliijs strain, but w&it wouUl :S« mora ,to ,the purpose is for thosu wlio have not given tfyis matter the serious thought it demand^., to look carefully into ;it, and ask itheir own common sense, if it does not seem most probable that with a perfect climate, ' fair quality land*, cheap shipping facilities and an assumed good market with ready c&sli } should not it be successful and prosperous? and. if this is so, what an influence direct and indirect it would hfive in a very shout time on our district and our prospects in life. We shall ;W glad to hear from any of our ij&adeis on this subject. ' . .»* ■. ; J -. ~.. .x •

On Saturday evening last,» nupxbei of ,the ; frieniis'of Trooper H. JJcLeod met.at Mrs. C.trran's house^to perform .a pleasingjlit'le ceremony. Miss;Bouthgate oil behalf of a number of fr:iendß presented Trpoper McX^eod -?ffsb. a na,ndaome set of sleeve-Jinka .as a birthrd&y present, and -as a^mall me-1 men;to.of his arrival back feonitheOTar ±o his ih'oine again. Mi«s Sputh^te, in! a very neat speech explained it&at they would have done something bedster,' and intended &QWg so tW ih^t Jthey ascertained <the recipient' Jwa« leiwring Warkworfch on the following1 2^©nday: to resume bis 4u*ise $%. Aw.ckiand. .Miss JBouithga^e .conclu&eljby express-! ing the sentement <yf ajji prieeent ihat Trooper M.cLeod wijljiye jfc'b enjoy many .proßper.O;Uß *nniv9neß of hia bw'thday. Mr. McXiapd *ui{babj[y a»d ieelingly, responded eipreyesijag1 kjs tthanks for the rajuiy >kind ?^«ts for his feiture welf fre an 4 «ai«er in Jife; '

The pr<Qßp«c£a &i the dairy w&uebTy, is alfmdy to#fmg its egejafc on johs do-; meeti^ mjj& jjupplf «a will h» seen byj adveiiiseojejjt Messrs WiUUms and; ißarton r^ise price of coilk to 3d.! per qftiart, as froaihe fir^tof Septem-; ber o»xt, A« these iwio geeiießien supply th* lactecal flu»i in fir«t class qualfejr—in fact orerproel—ttie difficulty migiit be easily overcome by the additional PEfe oejjtum of aqua. vvux. ,

Far the part w«ek <fe«» J»a« been, exhibited i» Mr. Harrison's «toxe window, an ornament made from kauri guru, by an Austrian named Marion Segedin. The ornameat an; altar of some Catholic Church on "tSe; European contiaent witk Corinthian pillars supporting a canopy and crown. The whole is a beautiful sample t>f work, proving 11- &n.,^artijat of no Htenrar^d'Hy aJlu. Rj ttever - mecH,anic; We were informed that it took two months in the construction, and that the owner intends sending it to hia home ia Em-ope^^i* piece of gum work is well worth, seeing, both as a curiosity and for its- artistio qualities, :. :•-."' :

On Sunday several Northern travellers for the different houses, found their way to Warkworth, We noticed no less than seven wending their way through the mud to crave the bountiful comforts of mine host.

For a number of years attempts have been made to introduce the Bible in schools for imparting' religious instruction* We understand ■ that the new Referendum Bill. will give the [people of tlie colony a chance to vot* tor or arainst it. The proposition does not meet with our support for numerous reasons. We maintain that it is essentially ' the ■■ duty of parents to instruct tii<iir children in religion observances at home, and if they do this, and also endeavour to obtain for..them suitable instruction both at Sabbath school and 'churches they will find it totally unnecessary to supplement it through the medium of the day schools. Besides that, it is questionable whether children can afford the time for addition of another subject to the curriculum.

The Elizabeth Graham (barque) leaves the Rikau Mills at Port Albert this week with a full cargo of. timber ,for Melbourne. . K.

About the last of theiseason's fruit at Port Albert has been sent away. On the whole fruit-growers are satisfied with the returns of the season. That there has beigh '&A' Mirierise increase in the output upon past seasons is demonstrated by the weekly, crowded condition of the whatf shed.

"Wharehine" We think'that you were treated with more tolerance than the tone of your letter deserved. Chir advice is to write direit to the council as your only proper course. If you have not done so vp cannot help you, and must decline t<! publish your letter until you do» E4

The Stipendiary Magistrates Court will be hold on. Wednesday n«t, after the arrival of the b. b. Rose pasey. Mr. G. Snook holds his ipxt sale atWarkworth on Wednesday next. Town buyers will be present Puhoi eale taxes place xm the flowing day Thursday 22nd. hist-. ] The Dairy question is to be 1 thra-h----ed out" at the next meeting©! the Eodney Sofciety..vAs this committee contains an a/preciable amount of brain po-wefc iti i* members, we hope to see the subject lealt with Mid discussed in an Ujtfell&ent manner with due regards to^« important bearing, which it ma|f hare to th« fmture prosperity of thit%istriet> "A t>»«Ma«r. n TPW?>ttW ViU »P----ptar in pvt »ftxfc ;

Wesleyan Church Sprvicos, Sunday next, J?miziax Mtesipsxßj AxxiveusAny Suxday, Special cqlleQtions for 'Misuionary.rund at flvery service. The Rev.Q-, jj^rost will preach .At Dome Valley : at,ll.ajin. Kaiparaijtyat*, 2.30 p.m, aud 'Warkworih, (3,30 p,m. Wavkworj;h, 11 .a,n), Mr, F, Harrison. Mullet ..Point, 2,30 p,ia, Mr.' H, -K. French. WJiarehine 2,30 p,m. Mr. Q. Be-nnett. Port Albert, 2,30 p,m, Mr. J ; Leggo.

The farevrajl social to Mr. and Mrs Kerr took place last night' and was an unqualified success. A full .report will appear iv our next.

Our Port Albert correspondent writ es-; —' 'Considering : the . enormous rainfall for the last two months, our roadß are.np.t worse.than might be ;expeßfced, "\^"ith increaaing weight of! traffic each coming winter will likely leave them still worsa if a greater length of ;hard metal cannot be laid each -season, than is.a? present accomplished by local bodies."

JRumanr has it, that Mr, 3T. Treadwell of Wellsford has claimed .dmnages of ;£SO0 —,-against Messrs. -Q-. Underwood and I!. Gubb for mjury Bustained by tjlie upsetting of & . .yeniicle through Heaps 'of metal being le|t unspread on public roads. We understend that twenty minutes' work would h&ve prevented ,this*accident,

i'lThe fralnework of Mr., shop is -now up. Tfee when finished will be kirge .and commodious, >and wijl be a .decided improvement .to :the busijttese^like ;asipeat <of W-arkwonth.

. Coßstatle Q., Keep «f ESesi Koad:[ Aucklaaad, has beea .appointed io Pjaittj Albert, Mr. .Qr. & ThQU^oa h«y2n,gij resigned Jiis position as Kistrist Cojirj stable,. We .ar© pttzzlecl to k«v©wwhether .or no sour ]E!ort Albert friends en Sic $a.c& thM, the police Pepajrimeni ibinks sft:|aeee6aarj to Ration & regular Gon*tabjla 5» mid&A. '