BULLS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 69, 22 February 1937, Page 2

BULLS.

From Our Own Correspondent. BULLS, Feb. 20. The local executive ot tlio Bulls branch of the Farmers’ Union met on Wednesday evening, Mr F. C. Jurgens being m the chair, and there being a good attendance of membors. Tho object was to discuss a circular from the Wellington Central provincial executive regarding tho foot and mouth disease embargo, proposals being read by the lion, secretary (Mr J. G. AYilson.) Mr F. J. . Ellis, of “Killcymoon,” read a lengthy criticism of the embargo against British stock, and fully explained the jmsitiou lrom the point of view of the importer of stock. Mr Ellis said that undoubtedly new blood was required to keep our stock up to the standard required in England, and he read a letter from a prominent Australian breeder who said that Australia was importing high quality stock and soon Now Zealand would be left behind. Mr Ellis also pointed out that the Australian Government subsidised tho shipping of British live stock. Mr Jurgens, quoting from the British quarantine regulations, stressed the fact that these could not bo improved upon by action at this end. Interference was, in his opinion, unnecessary and might prove harmful. After discussion it was unanimously agreed to advocate tho liifting.of the embargo, and it was resolved to send the following _ remit to the provincial* executive: “That tho direct, importation of live stock from Great Britain to New Zealand be permitted, under such regulations as tho Government veterinary surgeons deem necessary.” The chairman thanked Mr Ellis for the information which he had given to the executive, the facts supplied being of great assistance. It was resolved to invite Mr Londsdalo, of the Fields Department, to give a lecture in Bulls at an early date. Mr W. F. de Groo, health inspector,- paid his official visit to Bulls this week, being under transfer to Christchurch where he will specialise in food ' and drugs inspection. Mr de Groo has proved a capable and courteous officer, giving entire satisfaction to the Town Board during his term of office here, and regret is expressed at his departure. Inspector Steel, of Auckland, will succeed Mr de Groo in this district. Messrs A. W. and N. 11. Anion went to Wellington on Thursday to attend tho wool sales. Local wool sold there this week dropped a little though the prices obtained were much better than in recent years.