SERVICE TO FARMERS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20260, 30 May 1940, Page 5

SERVICE TO FARMERS

PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE MEN IN THE FORCES (Por Proas Association.) WELLINGTON, this day. The Attorney-General, the Hon. 11. G. R. Mason, ypsterday drew attention to the facilities which can be afforded by the Public Trustee in appropriate cases to farmers whose oilers of service with the forces overseas are accepted by the authorities. The Minister pointed out that the Public Trust oifice offered special advantages m this class of work by reason of its Dominion-wide organisation and competent representation throughout New Zealand, enabling those with whom it had to deal to keep in close touch with a responsible representative of the department. He added that the Public '"rustee was specially equipped to suu' vise the management of farm properties Sowing to the very large number of rural properties administered by him in various classes of estates. Experienced farm inspectors were employed Ins permanent officers of the department and were able to advise on the most suitable methods of farming, the purchase of stock and the disposal of farm proceeds. The keeping of an accurate account of the conduct of farming operations was a matter of the first importance and an accounting staff skilled in this type of work

ivas employed. When acting as agent for the mother of men in the naval, military or air forces, the Public Trustee made a special reduction of his charges. Any person who desirc-d to obtain further information should consult the nearest district Public Trustee or district manager of the Public Trust Office.