COMMANDEERED PRODUCE.
A REJECTED REMIT. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) WELDING-TON, this day. The Farmers' Union Conference to-day rejected by 16 to 13 a remit "That the New Zealand Government be urged to determine the commandeering of New Zealand produce at as early a date as possible so as to prevent manufacturers and profiteers from exploiting producers and consumers."
At the meeting it was stated that the Sheepownei-' Federation had passed the following resolution: "That the New Zealand Sheepowners' Federation is of opinion thatj the Government should take immediate steps to endeavour to arrange with the Imperial Government' for the sale to that Government of the whole of the export of meat from New Zealand for a further period of twelve months from June 30. IS2O, on the best terms available, subject, however, to the Imperial Government lifting all its purchases from stores in New Zealand not later than December 31, 1921."
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Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 222, 18 September 1919, Page 7
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150COMMANDEERED PRODUCE. Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 222, 18 September 1919, Page 7
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