WOOL BOARD

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 80, 30 July 1945, Page 5

WOOL BOARD

REPORTS FROM LONDON CONFERENCE

Wellington, July 27.

Matters of vital interest to the woolgrjwers of New Zealand, arising out of reports submitted by delegates to the London conference, were discussed at a meeting of the New Zealand Wool Board in Wellington on July 25th ana 23th. “The substance of these reports cannot be released till the agreement is reached between New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom Governments." says a report issued by the board

“It is hoped that by the time the electoral college of the meat and wool boards assembles for its annual meeting toward the end of August, a full -report can be submitted to this body It is the desire of the board to give or^d.irers all information it can. and it is intended to issue full reports after e ich neeting on all matters to which publicity can be given. “A discussion on present wool research being carried out in New Zealand was deferred till after the expected visit of two prominent overseas authorities Professor Speakman and Dr. Wilsdon. “1 he board has lecommended to the Minister that the levy under the Wool industry Promotion Act for the ensuing season commencing October Ist. 1945. shall be Is a bale. 6d a fadge. and 2d a bag. “A request vas received from CORSO for a conation of greasy wool suitable for home spinning to be sent *o Greece. A committee was appointed to make 'urther inquiries and report back before any action is taken by the board.”—P A.