FRUITGROWERS' CONFERENCE.
" EXEMPTION OF NEW ZEALAND WINES.
VARIOUS RESOLUTIONS
WELLINGTON, Sept. 4. V The Fruitgrowers' Conference todecided to ask the Government to exempt New Zealand-made wines from the effects of prohibition. The amount of capital invested in the grape industry, the purity of the Dominion wines, and their wholesomeness were arguments advanced in support of the motion. Owing to the immense growth of the fruit industry, it was contended that it was almost impossible for orchard inspectors to supervise all the work, especially during the export season. It was resolved to ask the Government to appoint additional officers to cope with the work. It was also decided P to send a delegate to the Australasian conference.
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Northern Advocate, 4 September 1913, Page 5
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