DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 October 1919, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

DURHAM ROAD. (From A Correspondent.) . Amongst' the latest to sell his farm, and Mire to New Plymouth to live Is Mr. Frank Dodunski, one of the oldest settlers on the Durham Road. Commencing on a fresh section some twenty odd years ago, he has by his energy and lndustty, transformed it into one of the best farms in the district, and the price obtained (over £4O per acre) to a local man is, I believe, a record for this part of the district. Being a lover of the Jorsoy lie lias built up a line herd, which, I understand, has been.taken over, by his successors. He has also been a successful exhibitor at. both Stratford and New Plymouth Shows. At the time of the lute epidemic he did good work, and his ear was always available at any hour of the day or night to take miy sufferer to the hospital, for which some have reason to be thankful. Wliiio congratulating Mr. Dodunski on his success, the district is losing a good farmer and an obliging neighbor.

PUNGAREHU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) It seems like old times again to notice no many young men back in our midst. Our soldiers are rapidly returning to civilian life. Tlie inspector's report on the recent examination held at the local school is now In the hands of Mr. F. J, Campbell, chairman of committee. The inspector reports that he found that the subjects in all classes had been taken - as prescribed in the regulations and dealt with intelligently and with good results The discipline and tone or the school were very good, and as a whole were a credit to the teachers. The school garden, though not at its best, is looking well. Many improvements are suon to lie effected, including a special playing ground for the children. The scheme of improvements will no doubt-take some considerable time to carry out in Us entirety. New gates in Iron are to be e*cted at the entrance; but this work will have to stand over for the time being owing to the hltn cost of materials. . ,

The price paid for Campbells' farm on Pungarehu Road, Is in the region of £4O per acre, which is a very considerable increase In land prices for this part. But, as I have previously mentioned, the special advantages of the district for dairy purposes should have somo effect on )and prices, and it Is evident such are at last being considered. Many attempts have been made to induce other settlers to part with their holdings, and rumor hath It that one of the many has succumbed to the persuader.

The farmers of this district are very busy at present, morning and evening, with tne am and cow, and between times with the plough. The local cheese factory is now in full swing, and Is turning out a splendid iinirie. •Mr. Matthews, who recently purchased Campbell's farm has taken up his resilience there. After a few days spent at Pungarehu, Miss Manning has returned to New Plymouth. Mr. W. Grenfell, of Christchurch, who has been spending a few weeks holiday with his friends, returned to his home last Thursday, via Wellington.

The many friends of Mr. W. Tjiomson will he. pleased to hear that lie has reconsidered his intention of leaving us, and will again lake over his duties as assistant storekooper for the Cape Egniont Duiry Company. On Sunday, Sept. 28, services were held ru the three local churches.

The many friends of old Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. James Fleming, will bo "pleased to learn that they have so far recovered as to be able to get about once more. At a meeting of the Pungarehu Social Committee held in the hall on Monday evening last, it was decided to forward, a letter to the secretary of the New Plymouth Citizens' Band, requesting a vist from the band at some future date. The arrangements for the same were left in the hands of the chairman and secretary.