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Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 4855, 29 April 1918, Page 6

they could get the support of the small farmers and get- them as members the union would become such a representative bod,- that any matters they brought forward must receive the consideration they deserved. On the motion of Mr Field, a vote of thanks was passed to the president, whose rulings, he said, had always been just, while he had shown kindly consideration to members at all times. Mr Bridge, the seconder, added a good word for Mr Bedford and said that in much that had been accomplished they must recognise the strong hand of the organising secretary. He was an enthusiastic student 'of farming interests and was as loyal in carrying out his presentduties as he had been at Gallipoli. He hoped that- Mr Bedford could remain with them and that he would have a much larger district under his care' as a result of his efforts as he has had up to the present time.