FARMERS’ UNION.
DOMINION CONFERENCE
DR. CHAPPLE EXPLAINS
ENGLISH LEG ISTATION
(PRESS ASSOCIATION.)
WELLINGTON, July 31. Tho conference of the Farmers’ Union continued to-dav.
Dr. Chappie attended, and explained the provisions of the Merchandise Marks Bill introduced in the House of 'Commons. The object of the Bill \vas to compel the marketing of produce from, abroad with an indelible stamp showing the country of origin. Remits were adopted that the railwav tariff should not be used for protective purposes and that the Minister of Railways be urged to embody this principle in the revised schedule; tho conference urges the Government to lower the rate of carriage on superphosphate, as this will assist farmers in top dressing, etc., and with a greater production the railways will reap the benefit, that in every district where electricity is available the Railway Department be urged to instnl an' electric light with a particular colored globe to tie shown at dangerous level. crossings ; that automatic warnings be used for the public at important railway crossings.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXIII, Issue 10065, 1 August 1925, Page 5
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