MATAURA ISLAND NOTES.

Digger (Invercargill RSA), Issue 32, 22 October 1920, Page 8

MATAURA ISLAND NOTES.

During the past fortnight much needed showers of rain fell, which will do the ground no end of good. Th,e fine weather of the last few days has enabled the work in the garden to be attended to. The Farm. — Work i6 well advanced. Most of the spring crops have been sown. Potato planting has been the order of the day during the last week, although only small areas are being sown this season. On several farms the cows are being fed on last season 's crops. Fields are now looking quite green and stock in general are in good condition, Sickness. — Colds of a severe nature still prevail over the district and several cases of measles have been notified in the last ten days. Spart. — The Mataura River has been frequently visited of lat by parties in search of white-bait, while others spent tWir time in trout fishing. General. — The culvert recently referred to by the writer has now undergone repairs and is thoroughly safe for heavy traffic.