HIBERNIAN AUSTRALASIAN CATHOLIC BENEFIT SOCIETY, DUNEDIN BRANCH, No. 73.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume IV, Issue 186, 20 October 1876, Page 13

HIBERNIAN AUSTRALASIAN CATHOLIC BENEFIT SOCIETY, DUNEDIN BRANCH, No. 73.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Branch was held in the South Australian Hall on Monday evening ; the President occupied the chair. A circular froni the Christchurch Branch, suggesting the formation of one district for the Middle Island, was read and received. A letter was read from the Secretary of the Akaroa Branch (Bro. John Cullen), which expressed the willingness of that Branch to be included in the proposed Otago and Canterbury District. At the previous meeting letters were received from the Oam aru and Lawrence Branches agreeing to the resolutions passed by the Dunedin Branch re Districts. The C.S., on behalf of the Executive Directory, also expressed a hope that a district would be formed in Ofcago without delay, and giving permission to make bye-laws for the better management of the district. Bro. J. J. Connor drew the attention of the meeting to the fact that no specific time had been decided upon for the first meeting of delegates ; he thought this a matter that required immediate consideration. After some discussion, it was agreed to let the matter stand over for a month or two, the Secretary remarking that the first Monday in January, 1877, would be the most suitable time for holding the first meeting. Bro. Cantwell moved — 1. That, taking into consideration the geographical position of the West Coast and Nelson Branches, it is the opinion of this Branch that it is not to the interest of the Branches in Otago and Canterbury to amalgamate with the aforesaid West Coast and Nelson Branches for the purpose of forming one district for the Middle Island. 2. That this Branch adheres to its former resolutions re districts. The resolutions were seconded by P.P. Bro. Brennan, and carried unanimously without discussion. The amount of cash received during the evening was £7 12s.