Reviving the Flax Industry

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 167, 16 July 1937, Page 5

Reviving the Flax Industry

BUREAU MEETS GROWERS Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Last Night. In pursuance of the policy of the Government in obtaining the cooperation of those actively engaged in an industry which the Bureau of Industry is assisting to reorganise a meeting of flax millers and growers was held at Foxton to-day. All the features of the plan of reorganisation were explained by two members of the Bureau of Industry. The plan was well received, and appreciation expressed of the practical assistance to be given by the Government towards the reorganisation and improvement of this once important industry. The representatives present wex*o particularly interested in the proposals for the setting up of an industrial committee as provided for by the Industrial Efficiency Act, 1936, from a list of persons nominated by themselves, which committee would be charged with the administration of the plan, control of the industry thus being from within its own ranks, assisted by three Government representatives. The meeting appointed a committee to submit names and generally assist in implementing the plan. The Industrial Efficiency Act requires the consent [ of 50 per cent, of the principals en- j gaged in an industry before any plan can be put into effect. Voting papers have been circulated to all flax growers and millers in the Dominion and must bo retuyied not later than July 2S.