OHAUPO.

Waikato Times, Volume XII, Issue 978, 28 September 1878, Page 2

OHAUPO.

September 24. Tins district is improving m more ways than one. Road and railway traffia has largely increased this last week, which is partly to be attributed to the improved state of the, till now, almost impassable roads, and the reduction of freight on produce. We have heard a growl or two regarding the state of the roads leading to Hamilton Station, which may be considered as a drop m the Ocean, m comparison to ours. It is to be hoped the local authorities will disregard that old adage about being forewarned, being forearmed, and not be insane enough to get Taupiri metal or gravel to improve the road before next winter. To do so, would be to spoil what an old Bargo Brush or Black Forest traveller would go a long way to see, for the sake of old times. The railway is proving a great boon to surrounding settlers, who can take advantage of any rise m the Auckland market, without risking loss of cattle and loss of coudition, and then find Auckland supplied by steamer, as they mighi have done, had the cattle gone by road. A large number of fat cattle lett this station for Auckland last week. The fat cattle returns from here will prove a considerable item m the traffic returns of the future. The yards might have been constructed on an improved plan, by which 100 cattle per hour could be trucked. Ono settler suggested a slight alter* tion, before they were finished, at a cost of not 30s. This was lately discussed, when one gentleman said he would oppose any alteration, as, at present, a rowdy bullock created diversion and exercise (and prevents, gout and corpulence) which created thirst and a large consumpti mof beer. This again created a healthy state of, revenue by which fresh public worki may bo undertaken for the future development of this splendid country, but if the yards were altered as proposed the Waipa settlers will put their cattle m the trucks without taking off their gloves "or even a smile, a state of things not to be desired. The great want of the present time is t c extension of the telegraph to Ohaupo, the absence of which is the cause of daily inconvenience, more especially on sale days which occur three times a month. Mr Burkes new yards are nearly finished, including shed for selling m. The improvements are likely to be appreciated by his many friends. The improvements to the school, consisting of new shingles, chimney, windows and lining make it quite comfortable, besides being a land mark to the surrounding country. The school is well attended, children clean and attentive, showing healthy progress. — Own Correspondent.