OHINEMURI.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2590, 16 February 1889, Page 2

OHINEMURI.

Thk Phemiek.—The Premier, Sir IT, A. Atkinson, arrived atPaeroa about 10.80 a.m. on Tuesday morning last, accompanied by Messrs Cadmau and Kelly, M.H..K-, ami his private Secretary, Mr Leckie. Only a very brief stay was made, as Sir Harry had to go on to Taurauga the same evening, beside calling at several places en route. _ A start was at once made, the company beinu joined by Messrs Nicholls (County Chairman), Rnbson, and Moore (Councillors), Wilson (Mining Inspector), Mitchell, ami Edwards. On arrival at Karangahake, the proposed deviation from the present mad, so as bo bring the township of Kamigahake, on the main Thames-Tauranga road was shown and explained to the .Premier. He himself thought it most advisable, and promised it his support. This menus that ii 1000 out of the A:l-'00 granted to Marototo. will 'be diverted to this road. Sir Harry was also interviewed in reference to the injustice of the present Hospital and Charitable Aid legislation in its effects on country districts like Ohinemuri. He stated that, Government were bringing m a Mill whieii would, to a great extent, remedy these incidental evils, f understand ' that Parliament is to bo further prorogued until the middle of June next. Sir Harry Atkinson afterwards went on to Tauraiiga by special coach, accompanied by Mr Kelly. He expressed himself as highly pleased wilh the country so far ns lio had seen it. Mr Cadman went on to i'e Aroha. CmnsTCHURfJK SvxmcATE.—flic plant erected at Karangahake for the Christchurch Syndicate who own the Ivanhoe and Truro mines has just b°en started, it is a most neat and compact plant, but is very small, containing only 4 head stamps and one pan and one settler. The pan amalgamating process .seems to be the only one at present likely to suit Karaugahako ores. PItOI'KKTY-TAX Reviewers.—Messrs W. G. Nicholls, Robson and J. H. Moore have been appointed as a Board of Review in reference to the recent valuation of property under the '■ Property-tax Amendment Act."

School Boako Elections.— The local school committee have recorded their vote in favour of Messrs Goldie, Thomas and Lennox for the Board of Education election. Prof. Thomas has sent a circular to the committee in which he states that he is in favour of Technical Education in schools. Licensing Election'.--The Ohmomuri Licensing elections will come oif during next week. Not much interest is being shown, but I understand that the usual two parties will again come into conflict. Ni;w Plant.—Mr J. H. Moore, manager of the Marototo G.S.M. Co., is making enquiries as to a suitable plant for his mine. It is probable that a few months hence a first class plant will be erected. The estimated value of the ore at grass at Marototo is .ta.GSo. Mu Fnrni's Potaioks.-Mi- W. T. Firth's irrigation plant has arrived, but the recent heavy rains have removed the present need of it. Mr Firth has a large area under late potatoes and those that I have seen are looking very healthy. Coiilix Moni.— The ravages of the Codlin moth have this year been much werse than ever before in this district.