WOOL-CLASSING.

Auckland Star, Volume XL, Issue 204, 27 August 1909, Page 2

WOOL-CLASSING.

FARMERS' ONION DISCUSSION. The Auckland Farmers' Union, at a meeting held this morning, hnd v somewhat lengthy discussion on the subject of woolclassing. Mr. Schmitt submitted a proposal that the Wool Brokers' Association should be usked to consider upon what terms they would be prepared to re-class wool sent lii, prior to being submitted to miction. He stated the Association would submit a scheme some time next month. Mr. Schmitt pointed out that when the wool got to Loudon, it was re-classed In there by a "topper." The idea was that those who wished to pay a fee to have .the woool reclassed and sold In Auckland with a guarantee could do so. He moved to give the Clevedon Committee power to act in this matter. The chairman said they really wanted a committee of representative men from different parts of the province. Mr. Bowler suggested that the scheme should be tried for this season only in the Clevedon district. If this proved satisfactory, they might try to make the system more general next year. Mr. Schmitt said Clevedon's wool was not sufficient to warrant that alone being classed. It was decided to circularise 'the branches and the A. and V. Association to send delegates to Auckland to meet the wool brokers. Mr. Boddie considered the proposal started at the wrong end. He was convinced It would not help the farmer to have the Woolbrokius' Association to re-class the wool. They had to deal with astute men when they met the wool brokers. They must not forget that It meant asking the wool brokers to re-class the wool they wanted to buy at the lowest price. What was wanted was a prnotical man to go round the farms and teach farmers 'to class for themselves. He would not put his wool in the hands of a representative of the Wool Brokers' Association. Wool that was only ofTered 5d for In Auckland brought Od shortly afterwards In London. Fanners should learn their own business, and not ask others to do it for them, especially when those others were the buyers. Mr. Bowler said It would be a good thing if the small clips could be graded in Auckland. Capt. Colbeck said the trouble was that they saw some nice fleeces on the top and rubbish inside. If farmers would keep out the rubbish and the dirt from the bales, they would get a fair price for their wool! Mr. Garlnnd said his experience was that if clean wool was sent In, it would realise what it was worth. Finally, the motion was withdrawn, Mr Schmitt saying Clevedon would "go on Its own."