Most of the following info of the people and their lives on Rawhitiroa Road 1884-1905, (near Eltham) Taranaki, was taken from 'Papers Past'

18 Nov 1884 NATIVE LAND COURT
The Native Land Court has finished its sittings at Waitotara. In two days the court put through two large blocks of land, the Rawhitiroa, containing 42,000 acres and the Kaimanuka containing 16,000 acres

4 April 1896 SERIOUS ACCIDENT
A rather serious accident happened on Monday last to a young man named named Harry Partington, of this town, who was employed as chainman on Mr Holt's survey party in the Kaitangiwhenua Block. He was cutting a traverse when the axe glanced off a tree and struck his foot, inflicting a severe wound necessitating his being carried on a stretcher till Wednesday afternoon to Eltham, a distance of about 40 miles, chiefly along rough bush tracks. In this the party were greatly helped by Mr McMillan and about a dozen men from the co-operative works on the Rawhitiroa Road, who willingly left their work and came as far as Anderson Roadm where a vehicle met them. On arrival at New Plymouth Dr Leatham at once attended to the wound, which we are glad to hear is progressing well.

2 Feb 1898 BUSH FIRE
Large bush fires were burning in and around Eltham all day yesterday. The fire on the Eltham roadis said to have sprung from a tree willfully set on fire a few days ago at Kaponga.
A large fire was burning on the Rawhitiroa raod but no damage was reported

12 Feb 1898 CHURCH
Church Service 13 Feb, Methodist, Rawhitiroa road, 2.30 - Rev SAWL

5 March 1898 CHURCH
Church Service, Sunday 6th March, Rawhitiroa road, 2.30 - Rev COSSUM

21 March 1898 HAWERA COUNTY COUNCIL
James PRESTIGE wrote protesting against the manner in which the recent metalling contract (CAMERON's) on the Rawhitiroa road had been executed

2 April 1898 CHURCH
Church Service, Easter Sunday 3rd April, Rawhitiroa road, 2.30 - Mrs HENN

22 April 1898 DAIRY INDUSTRY
The settlers in the Ngaire Block are making efforts to supply themselves with a dairy factory. On Tuesday evening last about 30 assembled in the school house on the Rawhitiroa road to consider an offer made by Mr Chew CHONG to erect a creamer in their district

28 May 1898 CHURCH SERVICE
Sunday 29th May, Rawhitiroa road, 2.30 - Rev G. CLEMENT

23 July 1898 CHURCH SERVICE
Sunday 24th July, Rawhitiroa road, 2.30 - Mr J. MURRAY

2 August 1898 LOCAL NEWS
The work of bridging the Patea river is well in hand, and when completed, and the widing of the road finished, the Rawhitiroa road will be for for wheel traffic for close on 30 miles, and will no doubt solve the difficulty of settling the back blocks of Eltham, which contain some of the finest land in the North island, though in places very broken

12 September 1898 COUNTY COUNCIL
William SANGSTER (owner and occupier of section 4, Eltham) wrote that his section abutts on second street on northern side of Rawhitiroa road, this street being the only access to his property. His neighbors had seen fit to fence this street across and are using it as a grazing paddock; consequently he was in the unique position of being completely fenced in. He asked the Council to direct that the street be opened up

24 November 1898 RIDING BOUNDARIES
The Chairman moved the resolution of which he had given notice in reference to setting up a committee of the whole council to go into the matter of alteration of ridings and riding representation. The time he thought was not far distant when county boundaries would be altered. As an instance he mentioned whilst at the opening of the Patea bridge on the Rawhitiroa road, everyone noticed that ratepayers over the river naturally came with the Hawera County's jurisdiction whereas it was really under the Patea County

12 December 1898 COUNTY ROAD
Chief Surveyor, that steps had been taken to proclaim the Rawhitiroa road from Mangamingi township to centre of Rukumoana bridge a county road

13 January 1899 CHURCH SERVICE
Sunday 14th January, Rawhitiroa road, 2.30 - Mr COLLINGWOOD

25 February 1899 OUR BACK COUNTRY
Passing the Mangamingi township the Rawhitiroa road winds for about two and a half miles through the Tutaeariari Block No I., 3200 acres, to the Rukumoana bridge over the Patea. This block which was origiannly bought from the natives is now the property of Messrs GOWER Bros., having been purchased recenlty by the from Messrs GOODSON and Co. It is good average sheep country, some of it in excellent order, showing signs of careful grassing and stocking and some of it indicates neglect

3 March 1899 CHURCH SERVICE
Sunday 5th March, Rawhitiroa road, 10.00 Children's service
Sunday 5th March, Rawhitiroa road, 11.00 - Mr McCONNELL

8 April 1899 ROAD PLAN
The Chairman of the County Council has received an advanced copy of a sketch plan showing lands in the back country shortly to be opened up and indicating the road lines projected. It was lent to the Mayor and put before the Borough Council last evening and was to-day laid before the County Council. The Chairman said he had been informed that 30,000 acres of the country would be tapped by the Rawhitiroa road, 25,000 acres by the Roimata and 30,000 by the Ball and other roads leading to Patea. These appeared to be natural outlets and the fact should do away with any local jealousies in the matter.

21 April 1899 ATTEMPTED MURDER
A shocking affair occurred at Rawhitiroa road, about four miles out of Eltham, on Thursday, when a man named JOHN DAINES attempted to murder his wife. The incidents are to some extent shrouded in mystery, because the attack was made when there was no one in the house but Daines and his wife, and the woman was so seriously injured that she has not been able to give a very connected account of what took place. It would seem, however, the husband and wife had been away from home, for shortly before noon they were seen going towards their house. The next think known was that on their daughter returning home from school she found the place lock up, but on moving round she heard moans in the wash-house, and getting into this was horrified to find her mother lying on the floor severely wounded about the face and neck and breast, very weak from loss of blood, but able to make the daughter understand that the husband was the perpetrator of the injuries. Will all possible speed the woman was removed to Eltham, but by this time the afternoon was well advanced, and the police on their enquiries were met by the information that Daines had been seen on the railway station, and was believed to have gone away by the afternoon train towards New Plymouth. Telegrams were sent to the police at New Plymouth, and by the mail train Constable SIMPSON went along the line as far as New Plymouth, without, however, hearing anything of the man, who it is now concluded must have taken to the bush.
Daines, who is a very dark man, speaks in a broken sort of a way, has been about the Eltham district for some years. At one time he was employed on the co-operative works, then at milking and later on became occupier of a small section of land. It is understood that he and his wife did not live on the best of terms and evidently there had been a quarrel on Thursday, but of this no particulars are available, and would be of no importance if they were. This morning the woman was still alive, but in a precarious state. There is a family. but several members are grown up.
LATEST - Daines was arrested at Ngaire to-day. Jealousy is supposed to be the motive
NOTE Haylett 'John' DAINES (1844-1899) was born in Tacolneston, Norfolk, England. He married Mary Ann BUGG (1845-1912) 28 Nov 1870 and had 8 children (all buried Eltham). John died 14 Dec 1899. They are buried at Te Henui

27 April 1899 RAWHITIROA ROAD
The following gentlemen were elected for the ensuing year: A. McPHAIL (chairman), Chas. J. BELCHER (sec. and treas.) J. BOOTTEN, J. GREEN, R. NAIRN, H. FORD, H. BOND

15 May 1899 FOREMAN'S REPORT
Mt TWIGG reported on contracts complete since last meeting. He recommended that contacts be let for maintenace of the following roads: Upper Duthie, Upper Hastings, Lower Hunter from Eltham road to railway reserve, gravelled portions of the Upper and Lower Stuart, and the Rawhitiroa road for the next ten months, viz to 31st March. Cr. BODDIE said in regard to main roads he thought contracting was the best system. He would move that tenders be called for maintenance of Rawhitiroa road

17 May 1899 FOR SALE
171 acres, Rawhitiroa Road, 2 miles from Eltham, fine house and new cow shed

10 June 1899 asylum
A recent report is that a much respected settler in the Rawhitiroa Road, lost his reason and in consequence has been removed to the asylum. It is a most unfortunate case, as the wife only died recently, leaving three or four young children.

12 June 1899 HEAVY TRAFFIC
Stratford County Council, asking co-operation of Hawera Council in urging upon the Government and local representatives the advisability of having the Public Works Act amended so as to enable heavy traffic o be defined by scale instead of by actual weighing. It was pointed out that under the Act as it now is it is practically impossible to enforce by=laws regulating traffic. If the Act were amended and a scale of weights fixed for known quantities by measurement of different classes if goods it would be easy to fix on the spot the weight carried by any vehicle - Cr BODDIE said something was badly wanted and instanced the Rawhitiroa road, where he saw glaring instances almost every day.

23 June 1899
A convention of prohibition delegates was held on Thursday. It was resolved that this meeting appoint conveners in the different polling centres to call meeting to elect delegates and members of the electoral council: Rawhitiroa Road, Mr COPPLESTON

29 June 1899 ELTHAM TIMBER FACTORY
On the Premises, Rawhitiroa Road, Eltham, Thursday July 6 at 1 o'clock, NOLAN, TONKS & Co. have received instructions from the Proprietors of the Eltham Timber Co (who are giving up saw milling) to sell by public auction as above -
18 h.p. portable engine
19 h.p. portable engine
1 breast bench complete with 9 circular saws
250 sheets corrugated iron in lots
100 cords firewood, slabs, timber jacks
Timber trucks, taps and dies, iron rails
2 houses
10 working bullocks, cows, yokes and chains
3 bullock wagons etc etc

7 July 1899 PATEA COUNTY COUNCIL
Rawhitiroa Road - It was resolved that the labour on the Rawhitiroa Road should not be paid for until proper accounts are rendered and that the expenditure is to be kept within reasonable limits.

14 August 1899 COUNTY COUNCIL
J. T. LINDSAY, Mangamingi, protesting against the way the Rawhitiroa Road is being destroyed by bullock waggons on the Mangamingi Hill. He was of opinion that the council had prohibited bullock traffic on the unmetalled portion of the road during winter months

25 August 1899 CHURCH SERVICE
Sunday 27th August, Rawhitiroa road, 2.30 - Mr SWINERD

28 September 1899 CHURCH SERVICE
Sunday 1st October, Rawhitiroa road, 2.30 - Mr BALLANTINE

6 November 1899 RAWHITIROA SCHOOL
The following is the result of examination:- On roll 62; present 61; presented in standards 42; passed 40. Those who passed
STANDARD VI - Kenneth HARRE
Standard V - Maurice GRANVILLE, Frank LANGE, Gertrude BOOTTEN, Grace LANGE, Alice McLOUGHLIN
STANDARD IV - Edmund McLOUGHLIN, Alexander SIMPSON, Percy BOND, Hanna HARRE, Ellie GRANVILLE, Nellie BANKS
STANDARD III - David SIMPSON, Acland BELCHER, Ralph BOND, Mill GREEN, Mabel BOOTTEN, Kate McLOUGHLIN
STANDARD II - Horace HARRE, Fran BELCHER, James GREEN, Fred FORD, William FORD, William BANKS, Fanny BELCHER, Ethel CARMAN, Elsie BOOTTEN, Robina GIBSON, Agnes DAINES, Bridge O'BRIEN, Jame MAHER
STANDARD I - Douglas SIMPSON, George BANKS, Fred GRANTHAM, Charles BANKS, Leonard WALLER, Percy BROWN, Dora BOND, Nelly O'BRIEN, Caroline MABER

14 Nov 1899 10s REWARD
Lost, from Rawhitiroa Road, on 2nd December, one Light Bay Mare, near white hind foot, small white on nose and forehead, had a piece of roper round her neck, no brand, aged about eight years. Reward will be paid to anyone returning same or replying by letter to ALEXANDER McPHEE, Rawhitiroa Road, via Eltham

4 January 1900 FOR SALE
The Goodwill of 10-Acre settlement, adjoining school, Rawhitiroa road, Eltham, all grassed, good 3-roomed house. Owner leaving. W. H. & A. McGARRY, Eltham

22 May 1900 LAND BOARD
Mr STANNERS, Road Inspector, reported that the main seam of shell rock on the Rawhitiroa Road was on sec 6, block 11, Omona. - A survey of the deposit will be and and a sufficient area resumed for a gravel pit.

7 Feb 1901 CYCLING CLUB
The Eltham Cycling Club held their first race to-day on the Rawhitiroa road, the distance being about 3¾ miles. A large crowd assembled to see the finish, which resulted: E. W. BARNETT 1; J. SIMPSON 2; R. GLENTWORTH 3,

3 May 1901 FIRE AT ELTHAM
In reference to the Eltham fire, it seems a young man named F. BARSON, sleeping in a room near the bakehouse, was aroused by a noise which eventually proved to be a fire that was raging in the shop. He quickly roused his companion and, bursting open a door, found the kitchen well alight and the house full of smoke. Fortunately, he at once directed his efforts to saving the inmates and succeeded in rescuing the two children and their mother and so great a hold had the fire then attained that the inmates had to be passed through a window, the room they were in being in a few minutes filled with flame. The adjoining building was occupied by the Excelsior Drapery Company and Mr CARTER, the manager, after being roused, promptly started to get out as much stock as possible, but nearly all his furniture was destroyed. Efforts were next directed to saving the store occupied by Mr BLENNERHASSETT and as the salvors were reinforced by many willing hands the connecting fence was quickly torn down. Attention was then drawn to Mr HODGSON's shop, which was in danger, but the fire spread so rapidly, owing to the buildings being old, that little of the stock could be saved. The heat was by this time intense and a light breeze springing up made matters worse and efforts had to be directed to save the other side of the street. So great was the heat that the men on the opposite side of the street had to be protected. But the conflagration continued to spread towards the Rawhitiroa road, enveloping in its course the premises of Mr BABER, chemist, including Mr GRAY's dental rooms, wherein were two gas cylinders, which exploded with loud reports, causing much consternation. By immense efforts the drapery premises of Messrs ROBB abd DAVIDSON and the tinsmith's shop adjoining were saved, the crisis was passed and the onlookers commenced to proceed homewards. The danger, however, was not over, as about 5 o'clock SCOTT's premises were found well alight and defied all efforts to avert total destruction. The verandah was cut down bodily and dragged across the street to form a screen for the drapery store, which again appeared to be in danger for a short while. Too much praise cannot be bestowed on Mr BARSON for his prompt action on discovering the outbreak, as but for that loss of life might have occurred.

1 June 1901 NEW HALL
A number of people journeyed to the opening of the Rawhitiroa Road Hall, which ceremony was performed by Mr McGUIRE, M.H.R. A concert and dance was held, which proved to be very enjoyable.

10 June 1901 BYE LAWS
Cr BODDIE asked if the traffic could not be regulated on the Rawhitiroa road. The settlers had great cause for complaint. The road had recently been metalled. The Chairman said the matter had been talked of for the last two or three years and it was time action was taken. Mr TWIGG referred to two or three cases that had come under his notice. Cr Boddie moved that the Foreman proceed against any person infringing by the bye-laws. Cr McLean agreed with the motion which was seconded by Cr MARX and carried.

29 Aug 1901 SALE
To-morrow - Nolan, Tonks and Co's sale on account Messrs Copplestone, Rawhitiroa road.

22 Oct 1901 MUCH EXCITEMENT
Needless to say much excitement was caused shortly after noon on Thursday by signs of petroleum in the streets of Eltham. The first indications were on the Rawhitiroa Road. The streets were covered with parti-colored traces of oil, while in settled pools the crude material was to be seen in large quantities. Bot High and Bridge Streets were covered by the flow and there can be doubt that there has been a big upheaval of oil from the main store, wherever that may be. The indications were substantial.

13 Dec 1901 VESTRY SITE
It was resolved to sanction the action of the Vestry in the marrer of selling the present site a £7 10s a foot and purchasing three quarters of an acre on Rawhitiroa road at £280.

15 April 1902 THE STRANGER
The Borough Councillors had a visitor on Monday night. Just when the ball opened, or rather when the minutes were read, a respectable looking stranger, wearing a quiet but confident style, slipped into the chamber and took his seat on one of the head forms provided for the accommodation of visitors. He said nothing, but produced some official looking documents from his pocket, on which he made notes now and again. "He was taking notes," thought the Councillors and reporters in their minds and during the proceedings many askance glances were cast at the stranger, who appeared at times to get a little uncomfortable under this sly scrutiny. Whether Councillors thought that the stranger was taking notes for the London Times or perhaps the Melbourne Age or Sydney Morning Herald, it is hard to saym, but one thing was patent and that was that our local politicians were more than usually eloquent and loquacious. Debate followed debate till 11.10 o'clock, when the Mayor cried "Enough," and the Council adjourned. The mysterious stranger then introduced himself and his documents. He was Mr P. H. PEASE, a rich land-owner, of Rawhitiroa Road, who was on a crusade against 'docks' and was canvassing with petitions asking the Government to declare the weed under the first schedule of 'The Noxious Weeds Act.' Mr Pease's petitions, which were created owing to the apathy, it is understood, of local authorities, bore half the motto of the Auckland Star - For the cause that lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs resistance. When Councillors found our that it was only for the purpose of putting their signatures to a petition to suppress docks that Mr Pease had waited on them, all their interest in Mr Pease and his presence seemed to evaporate and they did not tarry long in the chamber after the adjournment.Mr Pease said that he was carrying on the crusade against docks for the sake of the future of the dairy industry and he complained of lack of support from the press in South Taranaki.

7 July 1902 NEW COUNTY
A petition from certain residents in the Patea nd Stratford ridings prayed for the formation of a new county, according to boundaries, description of which has already been published in the Star.
Cr Broddie said he had referred on several occasions to the necessity of a new county being formed. A meeting of settlers was held at Rawhitiroa road the other day, when it was decided to move in the direction indicated. The Commissioner of Crown Lands thought the idea a good one and the movement would have the hearty support of the Lands' Department.

21 October 1902
OBITUARY. MR THOMAS OLDFIELD (age 57). Information was received in town about 5 o'clock on Monday evening that Mr Thomas Oldfield, who was in charge of a Government survey party, had died suddenly while walking along the Rawhitiroa Road, at a spot a few miles from, the headwaters of the Waitotara river. The Rawhitiroa Road runs in east from Eltham towards the Wanganui river. It was in the vicinity where he died that Mr Oldfield's party were at work. The deceased gentleman had resided in Taranaki for a long number.of years. He was born in England, being a son of General Oldfield. He was educated at the Sandhurst Military College as a candidate for the Army, but he abandoned this idea and came out to New Zealand. He joined the New Zealand Armed Constabulary, and was stationed at the White Cliffs and other places in the district. He left the service with the rank of Sergt. Major. Afterwards Mr Oldfield entered into business as a draper in New Plymouth, and carried it on for a number of years. On selling out Mr Oldfield speculated in smelting the iron sand. He purchased the works then existing at Te Henui, and had a try at the smelting. He afterwards purchased the remains of the steamer Hawea, and sold the scrap iron to the Onehunga ironworks. Mr Oldfield subsequently took up surveying work, and after working with Mr T G. Sole for some years, he joined the Government staff. At the time of his death he was engaged surveying a block at the headwaters of the Waitotara river. The deceased; who was about 60 years old, leaves a widow (nee Lethbridge) and several daughters to mourn their bereavement. One daughter is Mrs Barnett, wife of Mr Barnett of the Bank of New South Wales, Inglewood. The body will be brought to Eltham, and it is understood it will be brought to New Plymouth for interment. The survey men are left in charge of Mr Bell, chain man of his party. Deceased gentleman was in town quite recently and so well did he look on that occasion his many friends where the family reside, were surprised to hear of his sudden death.

20 Dec 1902 CONCERT
In spite of the rough weather on Thursday night, one of the largest audiences that has ever assembled at Rawhitiroa was at the Hall. Mr BOND presided. The first item was the play 'Cinderella,' by the school children. It went off without a hitch and the dresses and actin were generally admired. Rounds, choruses and duets followed and a long and varied programme was gone through, the items being provided by the following amateurs:- Messrs COFFEY, DUCKER, MARTIN (from Eltham) and Messrs PARROTT, ROBINSON and FORD from Rawhitiroa. The ladies had provided tea and cakes, which were done ample justice to. The singing of 'God Save The King' brought the concert to a close.

22 Dec 1902 FENCES
L. NAIRN and C. J. BELCHER, settlers on Rawhitiroa road, asked the Council to cause to have removed fences across the Oru road and that any money available be expended in claying swamp below their properties. Cr DIVE explained the position of affairs. He moved that Mr Copplestone be given notice to remove the fence and that the foreman be instructed to expend any moneys available on laying the swamp. Cr LcLean seconded and the motion was carried.

23 Feb 1903 SCARLET FEVER
A case of scarlet fever on Rawhitiroa road was recently reported to the County Council and the Health officer ordered that those engaged in milking at the place where they case was, should live away from the spot were milking was carried on. They are now living in a tent. Cr McLean said the time when the disease was most likely to be transmitted was when the patient was getting better and care should be exercised.

17 August 1903 ROAD SLIPPED AWAY
The Foreman (Mr T. Twigg) reported - All metalled roads under county control are in fair order, excepting a length of about half a mile on the Rawhitiroa road where the road has slipped away and this will take something like 150 years of metal to put it in fair order, which would cost at least £50

19 Nov 1903 STUMP EXTRACTING
Exhibitions will be given with Nobel's latest and most powerful explosive. Settlers particularly requested to attend and watch actual results. Mr J. T. BRISCOE's farm at corner of Eltham and Stewart roads, on Thursday, Nov 19th at 10.30 a.m. and Mr W. PENNY's farm, by old mill site, Rawhitiroa road on Thursday, Nov 19th, at 2.30 p.m.

5 Jan 1904 POST OFFICE STORE, Rawhitiroa
W. G. WHITTON (late E. Parrott) begs to inform the inhabitants of the district that he has now opened up a full stock of new grocers, etc. which he intends to sell at Eltham Prices for Spot Cash. New cleaned currants, 5d per lb, 12lbs 4/3; sultanas and lexias, 6d per lb, 12lbs 5/6. Hop tonic, lemonade etc., 3rd per bottle. Raspberry vinegar and lime juice 1/3. other cordials 1/-. Agent for Stubbs' celebrated Fern Ointment. Can't be beat for cuts, burns, scalds, rheumatics, etc. Goods delivered to all parts of the district.

20 June 1904 FLOODS
Considerable damage was done along the Rawhitiroa road, slips from the recent heavy rains causing an outlay of about £50 fir removing same.

11 July 1904 BRIDGE
Tenders will be received at the County Office, Hawera, until noon on Saturday, 16th inst., for the following contracts:-
No 162, Erection of 5ft span to Patea Bridge, Rawhitiroa road.
No 163, Formation of roadway from Rawhitiroa Road to Mangatoromiro Stream (60 chains)
No 164, 100 yards shell rock, Rawhitiroa road
No 165, 750 years boulders or broken metal, Rawhitiroa

14 Dec 1904 STOCK & LAND SALE
W. H. and A. McGarry, instructed by the D.O.A., in the bankrupt estate of John Somers, farmer, Rawhitiroa road, will sell, 31a, 2r. p[., lease in perpetuity, being Sections 10.16. 17, of Block xi., Ngaire S.D., with frontage to Rawhitiroa and Horoi roads. The land is all in grass, fenced and subdivided and has two cottages erected thereon, Also 14 cows, 3 heifers, 1 calf, 1 bay mare, 1 bay filly, 1 foal, 1 Holstein bull, 1 useful hack, 2 breeding sows, 5 weaner pigs, 1 store pig, spring cart, harness, saddle and bridle etc

17 Feb 1905 A PRETTY WEDDING
On February 8th at the English church, Eltham, a pretty wedding was celebrated, when Ada Jane, eldest daughter of Mr W. POLLARD, of Eltham, was married to Mr John MOORE of Orange, New South Wales. The ceremony was performed by the Rev J. A. Jacob of Hawera, The bride was attended by two sisters and a niece as bridesmaids and Master Harry Pollard, brother of the bride, acted as best man. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr Jacobson. The bride wore a dove-colored dress, trimmed with cream silk and a hat to match. A large number of friends partook of the wedding breakfast at the residence of the bride's parents on the Rawhitiroa road. Mr and Mrs Moore left the same evening for New Plymouth to spend their honeymoon. The presents were choice and numerous.

18 March 1905 FOR SALE
11 Acres Rawhitiroa road, L.I.P., annual rental £2 18s, 4-roomed house. Price £200. W. H. and A. McGarry, Land Agents, Eltham.

17 April 1905 GOOD ROADS
The Rawhitiroa road is now in good order from end to end, but some repairs are necessary to a bridge over a creek fronting Mr Forbes' section.

26 September 1905 VETERINARY SURGEON
A settler on the Rawhitiroa road, who has for some time been working with the hope of getting a veterinary surgeon stationed at that end of the district, say, at Eltham, was able to demonstrate by his own experience, the other day, the need for such a man. Among the best cows of his herd, an animal, probably worth £10, was seized with an illness which quite baffled his practical knowledge. Fortunately, however, a well-known medical man was neighborly enough to respond to the appeal for help and the cow was saved. The settler points out that many of his fellow farmers must appreciate the risk they run for want of professional aid and that it would take very few losses such as threatened him to make up a salary for a duly qualified man.

26 Oct 1905 BOGGED
Regarding the discussion that took place at the Hawera County Council meeting on Saturday re the want of progress made by the contractor with the Hatrick road bridge and the threat that the penalty would be enforced, the Eltham Argus understands that the contractor, Mr Higgins, on Monday made a further attempt to take some material out of the work. Near Gower's woolshed on the Rawhitiroa road the vehicle became completely bogged and in the efforts to extricate it the shafts were broken and other damage caused.