MARTINBOROUGH

Wairarapa Times-Age, 26 April 1941, Page 7

MARTINBOROUGH

FARMERS’ UNION DESTRUCTION OF RABBITS' ENEMIES. (“Times-Age” Special.) The annual meeting of the Martinborough branch of the Farmers' Union was held at Martinborough on Thursday. The president, Mr A. B. Martin, presided. A letter was received from Mr Alex. Sutherland concerning the destruction of hawks, stoats and weasels. It was stated that without the above farmers could not keep the rabbits down, more particularly in view of the shortage of labour on account of the war. It was decided to give full support to any effort made to retain the natural enemies of the rabbit. Advice was received from the secretary of the Feilding branch stating that he had taken a case to the Supreme Court in connection with the recent increase in cartage charges. The cost would be approximately £5O and it was suggested that the eight provincial districts and the Sheepowners’ Federation should each pay £6 6s towards the expenses. It was pointed out that the Supreme Court had cancelled increases in the Auckland and South Auckland districts. It was agreed that it be a recommendation to the executive that finance be made available for the purpose. In connection with the petrol shortage, Mr R. H. Williams, provincial secretary, expressed concern at an item in the “Times-Age” which stated that a Malay rubber planter was receiving 41 gallons a month for, a 10 h.p. car while New Zealanders were receiving only 8 gallons. Mr Williams said it was taking him all his time to get sufficient petrol to convey him to branch meetings. Members agreed that the position was wrong but no action was taken. The election, of officers resulted:— President, Mr A. B. Martin (re-elect-ed); vice-president, Mr F. Alpe (reelected); committee, Messrs W. H. Corfield, F. B. Wright, A. Sutherland, E. Trounsen, J. A. McLeod, A. W. George, W. J. Donovan, A. Linton, W. B. Martin; delegates to Provincial executive, Messrs A. B. Martin, W. B. Martin. A. Linton, W. J. Donovan; conference delegates, Messrs A. B. Martin and F. Alpe. IMPRESSIVE SCENE GATHERING AT MEMORIAL SQUARE. A most impressive Anzac Day service was held yesterday afternoon at the Soldiers’ Memorial Square, when a large assemblage of returned soldiers, members of the Home Guard, Red Cross, Boy Scouts, and Girl Guides, and the general public took part. The Rev Madill gave a most impressive address, and the Rev F. O. Ball read the prayers. Appropriate hymns were sung. INQUESTS TWO SUDDEN DEATHS. An inquest concerning the death of a Maori boy, Paora Mitakeri McKinley, who died suddenly at his home in Moiki, was held on Wednesday. Evidence was given that the child had been an invalid from shortly after birth. Medical evidence was given that death was due to heart disease of rheumatic origin. The adjourned inquest on the sudden death of Mrs Wilhalmena Jolly vias also held, and a verdict returned in accordance with the medical evidence —that deceased died from heart failure following an attack of acute coronary thrombosis. GOLF. BUSINESS AT ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Martinborough Golf Club was held on Thursday evening, when Mr J. T. A. Pike presided over a good attendance of members. The balance-sheet showing ■a credit of £39 13s was adopted, and' the report disclosed a satisfactory season. Officers elected were: —Patron, Mrs Geo Pain; president. Miss M. C. Martin; vice-presidents, Messrs R. W. Blundell, J. Martin, F. J. Wall, J. D. McDougall and A. F. Harding; hon secretary and treasurer, Mr H. F. Harvey; club captain, Mr M. Perry; vice-captain. Mr S. Martin; committee. Messrs Jack Martin, W. G. Martin. A. B. Martin, C. Moore, J. Pike. J. Wall and R. S. Baker. The official opening day was fixed for Saturday, Maj’ 3. WOMEN’S DIVISION GIFT TO RETIRING PRESIDENT. The annual meeting of the Mart-in- ' borough branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held on Thursday. The balance-sheet and report were adopted. The election of officers resulted: — President, Mrs McGarry (Tawaha); secretary, Mrs E. R. Burch. The retiring president (Mrs A. Jamieson) was the recipient of a handsome gift and a bouquet of Howers as an appreciation of her splendid and untiring services for the division during her period of office.