CRAZING IN THE LONG PADDOCK.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3280, 27 July 1911, Page 2

CRAZING IN THE LONG PADDOCK.

STRAYING HORSES AND CATTLE

The matter of houses and cattle wandering on the roads was brought before the Council last evening.

The ranger reported that he had carefully travelled through Rutene Road, Harris Stret, de Lautour Road, Stout Street, Ormond Road, Clifford Street, Russell Street, Victoria Township, and ia.ll by streets day and night, and during such time he only succeeded in impounding two horses and received two driving fees. He was informed that a horse was in Harris street on Sunday, July 23rd, and found it later in Ruten© Road. Tlie owner appeared and said he was driving it to the paddbek. He informed the owner of what had appeared in the “Times” and lie remarked that that was alright. On Monday the same horse was grazing on the footpath in Harris Street. The owner came and again remarked he was driving it to the paddock. Another insance was that of a anare which was frequently grazing on the Ormond Road, and it was impossible for one ranger to catch her. Such cases as tin's were impossible to deal with unless an example was made by bringing the owners before the Court. He wanted to know what he could do. It was apparent that the owners of stock 'watched for him and took their stock off the ■road when lie appeared l , and as soon as he was out of sight the animals were put on the road again, which verified the article written in the “Gisborne Times.” He had ahvays endeavored to do his duty, but considering the circumstances lie appealed to tlie Council for their assistance, in order that he might prosecute offenders. The Acting-Mayor said l that the poundkeeper should l be asked to carry out his duties very stringently, for in view qf the complaints that had been made it was important the law should be enforced. . The ranger had power himself to prosecute, and the Council was 'willing to support him.