HBH 1890 May 5 Taradale News Page Two From Taradale correspondent who writes: - The public meeting held on Saturday night re the suppression of the small birds nuisance was very poorly attended Mr WATERHOUSE in the Chair It was admitted by those present that those who did the work of suppression last year, and much grain was thereby saved, but none of them with the exception of Messrs W HESLOP, A. and J MILNE, and W SNELL, would undertake the work again. After a hearty vote of thanks it was resolved after a motion by Mr MILNE-seconded by Mr HARRIS "That owing to the small attendance and slight interest taken in the matter of the destruction of small birds, no further steps to be taken." The question of forming a Farmer's Union and co-operative was discussed and unanimity of opinion that it would be a huge advantage to the district and would be well supported. Mr HARPHAM and seconded by Mr HARRIS that a committee be formed: - Messrs A MILNE W B HILL W HESLOP CORKHILL, Cartwright BROWN and the mover elected to collect information from societies that are in working order and report back to a public meeting at a later date.