RIWAKA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 4 September 1934, Page 9

RIWAKA

FARMERS’ UNION

MONTHLY MEETING (From Our Own Correspondent) Tho monthly meeting of the Riwaka branch of tho Farmers’ Union was held in tlio Library, when Mr K. J. Holyoake, ( M.P., presided over a. good attendance of members. Arising out of the minutes the chairman reported that the provincial executive had contributed £4 towards the expenses of the delegation which waited on the Minister of Customs in Wellington rn connection with the new tobacco duties. 4he Rockville F.U. forwarded the following resolution and solicited the support of the Riwaka -branch: "That tho Rockville branch of (he F.U. are of tho opinion that in the best interests of the Colling wood and surrounding districts the Collingwood. Karamea (lleapliy) road bo opened up.” Ihe Takaka, Motueka and Karamea branches were also being asked to support- the request through the member for the district, Mr Iv. J. Holyoake. It was pointed out- that Collingwood was a dead end as regards road communication. that the road would be an advantage to business people and the travelling public, and that the scenic beauty on tile rc-ute was unsurpassed. On th & motion of Mess re Wilkinson and Hiokmott it was decided that Rockville F.U. he informed that the Riwaka branch supported the request, at the same time expressing regret that the Minister s answer to the request for the completion of the Collingwood-Karamea l’oad had been unsatisfactory Ihe lasnian-blapua branch forwarded tlie following resolutions for consideration: (1) That in order to give the Producers’ Transport Committee a definite standing your branch endorse tho proposal to form such committee and to appoint a delegate to act on such committee. (2; “That this branch intends to nominate a _ candidate for the next Vaimea Electric Power Board election, and suggests that at least one other candidate be nominated by the- area, likely to be served by the Motueka. senerne. The meeting decided that the TasmanMapua branch, be informed that the position was being watched in regard to the Waimea Electric Power Board electurns.

Tin: secretary was requested to write the rower Board for information in connection with nominations and election to the board. . The Nelson branch F.U. forwarded a circular letter, in which it was suggested that Cawthron bulletins should be prepn.ied in booklet form every year, and that the Provincial Executive would assist financially. It was mentioned that transport matters had now become of sufficient importance to members for the executive to setup a transport sub-committee, to winch the following seven members had been appointed: Messrs A. Rowling I. Llewellin, R Teece. J. Dicker A N Wilkinson, J. Martin, and A. E. Max. This committee, it was stated, was not intended in any way as an indication of no confidence in any committees which consider the interests of producers with regard to transport; but was intended to act in conjunction with any such subcommittees in order that tlie influence of the union might bo available for their support.

It was felt that the general interests of members should be watched through, out tho whole provincial district, and the sub-committee was therefore appointed, ior this object, and would act in any matters raised either by local sub-com-mittees or by individual members. In tlie circular it was stated that the Rotarv Club had invited the executive to suggest the names of farmers who would care to take advantage of the invitation to have lunch with the Rotary Club on their annual Farmers’ Day. it was proposed to hold tlie luncheon on the same day as the next executive meeting, which would be a Monday late in September. Mr Hobson thought that the Cawthron bulletins printed in booklet form would be much appreciated by farmers. It was decided that this suggestion be supported. Mr Wilkinson asked if tlie Transport Committee set up some time ago and which had devoted a great deal of time in the interests of nroducers, was to take second place to tho one mentioned in tlie circular from Nelson. It was pointed out, in reply, that it was the intention that all committees should co-operate in this matter. The meeting agreed that the matter of attending the Rotary Club’s luncheon he i left to the delegate. Tlie Ngatinioti branch F.U. wrote extending an invitation to members to attend a “smoko” on Friday. 31st August. Mr Martin reported that Mr Drummond and lie had represented the Riwaka branch at tlie “smoko” at Ngatimoti and had been given ail enjoyable evening. ! Mr K. J. Holyoake, M.P., wrote stat- . ing that lie had arranged that Mr Blair, | of the Agriculture Department, Nelson, ! •tPfc in touch wit’ll the secretary of the ; Riwaka F.U. in connection with the pro- ! posed medicine chest for veterinary’ purposes.

4 lie secretary said he had been supplied with a list of requirements. He was requested to obtain prices for stocking the proposed medicine chest. Mr Wilkinson submitted booklets on accountancy for farmers, and explained that tlie object was to set up an association in each area, so that farmers may have their accounts kept in proper form at a moderate cost.

It was resolved (the chairman and Mr Hobson) that the Riwaka branch approve of the principle of setting up a Farming ■Accountancy Association, as outlined bv the Otago Farmers’ Union.

The remainder of the evening was devoted to an address, given by Mr J. Martin, dealing with tlio business transacted at the Dominion Conference.

Mr Drummond moved a vote of thanks to Mr Martin on his comprehensive report.

Tlie chairman, in seconding tlie motion, thanked Mr Martin for the efficient way in which lie. had acted at the conference in his (Mr Holvoake’s) absence. Mr Drummond referred to tlie passing of Mr Macinahon and remarked that ho had been one of the founders of the Farmers’ Union in tin's district. The chairman stated that he appreciated, as a young member, what tlie older members had done for the -Farmers’ Union, and moved that a letter be sent to tlio relatives of the late Mr Maenia.lion, expressing regret at his passing and tendering tlie sympathy of tlie branch, also acknowledging the pioneer work he had done for the organisation. It was decided that the next meeting be held in Motueka.

On tho motion of Mr Wilkinson and the chairman it was resolved that tlio secretary be asked to write tho Womens Division, Farmers’ Union, and congratulate them on their enterprise in running musical and elocutionarv competitions, also on the success which had resuited from their efforts.