ONE-MAN FARMS

Franklin Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 44, 20 April 1942, Page 4

ONE-MAN FARMS

QUESTION OF APPEALS

SUGGESTION TO GOVERNMENT

At last Executive meeting ot the Auckland Farmers' Union attention was drawn to the position of one-man farmers who were called up. and who, despite the virtual impossibility of making satisfactory arrangements for the continued maintenance of their farms. were- disinclined to appeal. After a discussion Hie Executive decided to clarify the position by making an official pronouncement as follows: “In the opinion of this Executive, one-man farmers who are now being called up with the military forces will serve their country better by remaining in their present positions.

“By continuing in the dual capacity of Home Guardsmen and producers, they can do better than as soldiers and at the same time maintain production. Whatever I heir personal feelings are. we consider that it is the duty of till such men to appeal against military service and to leave the decision to the tribunal.”