MILK ZONES.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 128, 1 June 1934, Page 2

MILK ZONES.

AUCKLAND'S SUPPLY.

QUESTION OF QUANTITY.

MILK COUNCIL DECISIONT.

Zonoe of supply were discussed at

I this morning's meeting of the Auckland Metropolitan Milk Council. The discussion was started by Mr. I. J. Goldstine, who said an assurance had been given that all supplies were to be drawn from "A" area. He would like to know the position, as he had information that all milk was not coming , from that area. Mr. A. C. Trouedale eaid supplies had never in the past been drawn from "A" area. Milk had come in from distant places. The Chairman, Mr. G. W. Hutchison: The question is—is there sufficient milk in the "A" area? Voices: Yes. ' Mr. Goldstine gave instances of milk being supplied from places as far afield as Karaka and Drury. The council had to be careful before committing itself to definite areas. Mr. S. Takle-said areas were proposed for the purpose of preference of supply. When the "A" area was exhausted an extension would be made to the next district.

Mr. Goldstine: If we have never drawn our wliolo supply from the "A" area, why limit it now? Sir. Trouedale said all requirements could bo supplied from "A" area, extending 12 miles out. At the same time those supplying now from outside the area should bo protected. The council had no definite information as to the quantity that any area could produce. Zones Not Yet Fixed. The chairman explained that zones had not been adopted. The system .had merely been proposed. It had been represented that there was sufficient milk in "A" zone to eupply the city, but if it was found, especially in winter, that the supply was insufficient, the "B" area would be drawn upon, and after that the "C" area. In. the past supplies had come in from all the area.!, and it was not intended to interfere with people previously supplying from any district. Mr. H. Stonex proposed that the question should remain in abeyance until the firet week in August, in order to give the council an opportunity of ascertaining what milk was produced from "A" area during the winter period.

The chairman said there would be no restrictions placed on any new producer within "A" area, but if new producers applied from outside the district then the council would be justified in refusing a license.

Mr. Troiisdale said the time was coming when the producer would get better prices, and they should not do anything to prevent men in "A" area who were now supplying cream to factories or growing eheep changing into milk suppliers later on. ' They would have a right to obtain licensee. If encouragement were given now to outside suppliers, they would bo difficult to deal! with afterwards. j

Mr. Stonex's suggestion to defer the question until August was adopted.

MILK PRICE PROTESTS.

INVITATION PROM COUNCIL.

Decisions to hold a public meeting in tho Town Hall to protest against the Auckland Metropolitan Milk Act, also to arrange for the promotion of a petition to Parliament asking for the repeal of the Milk Act, and to accept an invitation to attend a special meeting of the Auckland Metropolitan Milk Council, were reached at a meeting yesterday of representatives of the National Council of Women, Auckland Social Workers' Afsociation, Auckland Schools Committees' Association, Victoria League, Suburban Local Bodies' Association, Auckland Hospital Board, and tho Society for the Protection of Women and Children.

In sending its invitation, the Milk Council stated that it would be, prepared to furnish authentic information about its operations if it were desired. The council proposed to call a special meeting for June 5, when members of the council would be prepared to answer any questions or supply any information.

Tho public meeting in ths Town Hall will be held on June 14. Miss E. Melville will preside, and the speakers will bo Mr. A. J. Stallworthy, M.P., president of the Community Sunshine Association, Archdeacon Holbrook, president of the Social Workers' Association, Mr. L Falkner, representing the Auckland Schools Committees' Association, and a representative of tho Unemployed Workers' Association.

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