TE WHARAU.
Heavy rain has fallen here -this week, and although shearing operations are affected yet the farmerfe, are well pleased, as the recent dry, windy weather had a very 'bad effect on the growth of grass. Several sheds commenced siear-y '/•*; ing last Aveek, and the quality and up to tEe 'average: ) '-'"Many' *"^ : *' t&e district are of opinion- thatubet- ' ter would be obtained if .shearingdid ; not.,commence untgi well :/ on in December, but owing to. the* Htttewai, which is at its worst at- 7 the latter end of the year, shearing has to -be begun early. "'■■\- l
A large 'number,, of settlers front this district were'present at the Carterton -show last week, and consider that this show compares very favourably, with any show in the Dominion.
It is probable thai an effort \\ ; )1 b? made shortly'to resuscitate the Tennis Club, which last season tus squashed by a very itron'g opposition. Tie sporting element is strong in Te Wharau, and it is quite likely, that the next move in the direction of a tennis club will be more successful. ;.,
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10464, 31 October 1911, Page 5
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177TE WHARAU. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10464, 31 October 1911, Page 5
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