ON THE LAND

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 138, 15 May 1925, Page 7

ON THE LAND

DAIRY FARMERS’ UNION. AWAHURI BRANCH MEETING. There was a large attendance of members at tho annual meeting of tho Awihuri branch of the Dairy Farmers’ Union. The president (Mr Neil Campbell) who is also Dominion president, presided. The death ot the Prime Minister was feelingly referred to by the chairman before the meeting proceeded to business. Mr Massey, he said, had been a life membr of the Dairy Farmers’ Union and had ever given his willing assistance to farmers irrespective of their party. Tho union had always found him sympathetic and eager to assist in any means within his power. A motion of condolence with Mrs Massey and family was carried in the usual manner.

Reviewing tho activities of the organisation during tho past year Mr Campbell said that they had been fairly successful in their efforts to secure redress for a number of grievances which the dairy farmers had been labouring under. He touched on the sympathetic hearing given by the late Prime Minister to a deputation of the Dairy Farmers’ Union last session, and was pleased to say that in nearly every instance their requests had been granted. Tho dairy research laboratory which the union had advocated for so long, was to bo erected at Wallaceville shortly, according to an announcement made by the Minister of Agriculture tho other day. Regarding the moron toriuin, the Government had made every effort to help the farmers not only by extending the period, but providing many millions for tho Advances to Settlers Department., The remission of income tax for farmers, and tho reduction of land tax, by exempting mortgages, was, the president said, directly duo to the efforts of tlio union. The necessity of bringing in tho ward system of electing the members of the Dairy Control Board was also urged by tho deputation last year, and although this had not yet been done, be felt sure the necessary legislation would be passed next year.

Referring to electrical supply in the Manawatu tho president alluded to the manner in which tho farmers had voiced their objections to the Manawatu-Oroua Power Board’s flat rote charge of £5 per horse power on motors irrespective of the unit charge. Many dairy farmers had refused to instal motors while that basis obtained but ho understood that an amendment to the tariff wa imminent.

Matters affecting organisation were presented by Mr John I. Fox who took the opportunity of congratulating the branch on its achievements and particularly on the fact that tho strength of its membership had been so well maintained throughout the year.

A number of remits for consideration at the provincial conference to be held in Palmerston North next month were passed. Mr Campbell was re-elected president and Mr A. Bond vice-president and hon. secretary. Last year’s committee was reelected and Messrs Thomas and McCrea appointed delegates to the provincial conference.

MELBOURNE HIDE SALES. Received May 15, 9.50 a.m. MELBOURNE, May 15. At the hides sale irregular stouts and lights were unchanged; mediums declined id, kips were easier.—Press Association.

LONDON WOOL SALES. Dalgcty and Coy., Ltd., report having received the following cablegram from their London house under date of the 12th inst.-Wool soles continue more animated, competition is better. As compared with these sales’ opening rates crossbred wools of medium and coarse quality are Id to ljd higher. Sales close on Thursday.

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, THE NEW COUNCIL, According to the rules of the Royal Agricultural Society, half the members of the council have to retire, annually. At a recent council meeting at Christchurch the following members were balloted out for the North Island: Messrs O. J. Hawken, H. Y. Lethbridge, G. L. Marshall and E. D. McLennan. Those balloted out for the South Island were: Messrs J. A. Johnstone, Hon. A. F. Hawke and D. W. Westenra. Mr J. Deans, the present president of tho Canterbury A. and P. Association, automatically becomes a vicepfesident of the Royal Agricultural Society. The nominations received for vacancies on the council Were the exact number required, and it will, therefore, be unnecessary to have a postal ballot this year. The new councillors are: Messrs O. J. Hawken, M.P., H. Y. Lethbridge, E. D. McLennan, W. G. Park (North Island), and "Messrs R. E. Alexander, Hon. A. F. Hawke, J. A. Johnstone and C. L. Orbell (South Island). The annual meeting of the society will be held in Wellington on May 27, and the first annual conference of tho society will be held on the following day. The second Royal Show will be held in Christchurch on November 11, 12, and 13.

STOCK MARKET. Abraham and Williams, Ltd., . and Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., (in conjunction) report, on Johnsonville 6ale held 13 th in9t., as follow:—Sheep: An average yarding of sheep came forward. Competition was good at prices on a par with last week’s sale. A. consignment of very heavy weight ewea from the Manawatu met with keen competition. Lambs: Prices showed v. decline on lost week’s values. Several tnjna of prime lambs met, with a ready sale tuit thee h\ill; of the yarding comprised plain unci unfinished lambs, which were nojgJecfc-d. Cattle: The usual yarding of htdlockn was offered. The quality Vfos gcocl. A dull sale with prices showing 'a decline on late rata. A heavy yarding of runners tr. d vealors were submitted, as a .consifcjuonoei pitas showed a. heavy drop on last week's rates. Wo quote:—Sheep: Prime wethers 43«, 4?.n 3d, 40s, 39s 9d and 39 a; prime heavy ewes; 425, 40s 38s; prime ■9w<» 3'.is 6i1., 35s 3d, 35u; prime lambs 375, 35u 6d, 35a id, 3:js, 31s 3d; plain lambs 265, 12.541, 24i>. Cattle: Bullocks £ls 10s, £l4 15.1 i, £l3 7,i 6d, £l3 £l2 17s 6d, £l2. £ll lOis, fill s:s, £10; runners £4; vealers £2 15s, £2 12tt 6d, £2 10s, £2 9s, £2 7s, £2 ss. £2, £1 17s fd £1 14s, £1 10s, £1 ss, £l 4a.

Tho executive of tae South Island Lain 1 Aiisoeia;;ior. has decided to nominate Mr F. Waite;, as a candidate to directly represent the producers of Otago on the Dairy Control Board, JBBSKHSHHSSSBSKS3BH