Women's Organizations Propose Rest Room and Creche; Slug Control Methods for Farmers
Women's organizations in the city are advocating for a rest room and creche, addressing the urgent need for facilities for mothers. Farmers in the Owaka district are implementing a new slug control method using copper sulphate and kainit to protect vegetable crops.

Women's groups convened to discuss establishing a rest room and creche, citing a lack of facilities for mothers, especially during peak visitor periods. Miss Holford emphasized the necessity for a creche to alleviate the burdens faced by mothers.
In agricultural news, farmers in the Owaka district have found success in combating slugs with a mixture of 5 pounds of ground copper sulphate and 1 hundredweight of kainit, applied at 3cwt per acre. The method, effective when used at night, minimizes plant damage while eradicating slugs. Additionally, the Waipori Gorge has been designated a scenic reserve, with strict prohibitions against firearms to protect its natural beauty.




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