DOMINION NEWS

Grey River Argus, 22 May 1941, Page 10

DOMINION NEWS

[Per Press Associationj AUCKLAND, May 20. Meat flour, a new product, in which whole meat is concentrated into about one-fifth of its weight, has been produced in Auckland, by a process of dehydration. The process has been developed by the Auckland provincial executive of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, in co-operation with bommercial interests, and proposals are being considered for its expansion on a commercial scale.

The first samples of meat flour, which were prepared from three carcases, show that the product is in a powdered form and light chocolate in colour. Much of the fat was first cut away, after which the meat was dehydrated at a low temperature and then pulverised. While it is not suggested meat flour should take the place of meat, it is claimed to be an excellent substitute when meat is not procurable. Most of the moisture, all of the bones, non-edible tallow, and all deleterious and waste matter are removed during the manufacture. Analysis shows that the meat flour contains 76 per cent, of proteins, 13S per cent, of fat, and 6 per cent, of moisture.

Proposals for its use include a suggestion that the powder should be compressed in 281 b. blocks, covered with gelatine, and packed in boxes or cartons. It is stated that this would provide an alternative and more economical method of packing than the use of bottles or tins. The process is stated to be much improved since the first experiments were made, 20 years ago. The hearing of three charges against the Auckland Milk Company. Ltd., of selling milk which did not comply with the prescribed standards adjourned from Friday, was concluded to-day before Mr F. K. Hunt, S.M. The charges, which were denied bv the defendant company, were alleged to have occurred at Auckland and at Devonport in February.

The Magistrate said: According to Dr. Griffin, all reasonable steps have not been taken. A fine of £5 will be imposed on each charge. At the request of Mr Elliott the fine was increased to £5 Is, which will give the defendant company the right of appeal. A union organiser, Trevor John Potter, appealed against military service on the grounds of the public interest. at a sitting of the Auckland Manpower Committee. Evidence was given bv several union officials, who emphasised the importance of the work being done bv the reservist. The appeal was dismissed. The committee corprises Mr I. J. Goldstine (chairman), and Messrs S. Takle and T. F. Anderson. PALMERGTON NORTH. May 20.

Two charges of unlawfully wearing military uniform were preferred acainst Murray Beresford Roberts, aged 21, single, formerly a housemaster at Feilding Agricultural School, at the Feildim? Magistrate’s Court. Roberts pleaded guilty. The Magistrate, in fining Roberts £5 on each charge, said that this was the maximum provided in the Act, which he thought in war time was inadequate, and not commensurate with the seriousness of the offence. AUCKLAND. May 17. A further nartv of seven men and one officer—Lieutenant M. P. Whatman. of Christchurch —has been invalided home from New Zealand Expeditionary Force units in Suva. The men are: Corporal G. Glasgow (Walhi), Lance-Corporal H. O. Larsen, Private L. A. Gribble (Auckland), Private B. Missen (Te Awamutti), Private G. S. McKay (Featherston), Private D. W. Curtis (Christchurch), and Driver J. F. Nesbitt (Dunedin). None of the men was In a serious condition and all were glad to’ be home again. | AMERICAN CLIPPER. AUCKLAND, May 21. The American Cipper left Hono' lulu for Canton Island yesterday morning, and is due at Auckland tomorrow.