N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 10898, 12 May 1921, Page 2

N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION

WELLINGTON & WAIRARAPA IMPORTANT SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION AT CONFERENCE. MANY REMITS LISTED. Important subjects arc listed for discussion at the annual conference of the Welliniton and Wairarapa districts of tho New Zealand Farmers’ Union, to bo hold at MastSrton this month. Following ai'o details of the order paper:— WATERFRONT LABOUR. That as the industries of this country are being constantly held up by trivial disputes on the Waterfront, and that as the cost of working ships in New Zealand is now greater than in any other part of tho world, the Government be urged to set up a properly constituted system, With a view to putting this labour on a more satisfactory and permanent footing.—Marten. FOREIGN MARKETS. That arrangements be made to ship our produce for sale in all European countries, payment to be made by means 'of SUch countries’ manufactures as are urgently required in this Dominion.— Wanganui S.P.D. TRADE RESTRICTION. ' That the fact that the British Government is backing the Home manufacturers’ cost of production of goods, be brought under the notice of the Government, and that inquiries be made as to whether this scheme can be participated in by the Dominion arranging with the British Government. —Wanganui jJ.P 1). PRIMARY PRODUCTS. That in view of the present crQcUlty of disposing of the .primary products of the Dominion, and consequent impossible price to be Obtained, the Hon. the Premier be asked Whether any scheme can be devised to protect the producer against arbitrary Calls on the part of financial institutions (by means of the moratorium of otherwise), as. eueh calle can only be met by the sacrifice of the means of production.—Wellington Executive. _ That the conference consider the effect of the present crisis on tae Stability of the Bmallef farmer, and how to protect him.—Waverley. FREE MARKETS. That the Government discontinue the fixing Of prices for farmers’ produce, and that the law Of, supply and demand be the oary factor in determining prices.— Gladstone. TAXATION.

That thie conference requests the Government to take oflf the 50 per. cent, sitpef-fcax on land.—Mastertott. That this Conference protests against farthers Who have donated their surplus wool profits to the “Mercantile Marine - and Royal Navy Dependent*’ Fund’’ having to show the amount of their donation On the next income tax returns and pay tax On same.—Masterton. That 'this conference considers it fairer j to. do away with any tax on incomes made off land, and m lieu .thereof be placed a rate on unimpfoved value of land.—Glad stone. WOOL AND MEAT. That in the event of there being no improvement in the prices of .wool and meat, the Government be asked to remit ■half the amount of land tax to those depending on these products for a 'livelihood.—W averley. That woolbrookets be asked to reduce the storage by half the amount now charged.— Waverley. , That the regulations dealing with wool offered at auction, whereby the same can only be offered twice, be repealed, as its operation is unjust, especially to email growers. Waverley. STATE-AIDED SHIPPING. •That an export tax for the purpose of raising money for shipping is a dangerous proposal, and that a loan secured by a rate Uh the rural freehold of New Zealand is a better qne.—Eketahuna. . That this oOhferenofe is in favour of a State-aided Dominion Shipping Company.—Wanganui S.P.D. WHEAT CONTROL. That the Governm en t be requested to amend the regulatiorie governing the distribution Of Wheat, Os at present there ! are too many'handlings of the wheat before it reaches the consumer. Each handling means freight and commissions, and the public are not benefitting to the extent they should by the purchase of wheat by the Government' at the price paid to the farmer.—Masterton. That the Government amend the re.gulatious oe to sale of wheat, and endeavour to prevent middlemen’s profits and millers making large profits on resale of wheat they do not mill.—Wanganui. PRICE INVESTIGATION COMMITTEES. That the Prices Investigation Tribunals bo disbanded, and. the Government appoint inspectors with similar powers to the inspectors for weights and measures. —Wanganui S.P.D. BOARD OF TRADE. That the Government be urged to appoint a farmers’ representative on the Board of Trade.— Manawatu S.P.D. duty on Imported timber. That tho Government be urged to abolish the duty oil imported timber and that the railway freights on same be brought into line with rates ruling for Now Zealand timber—FeUding, ROADS AND TOLLSThat the only immediate method of adequately financing the local bodies for the better of the more important roads of the Dominion is by means of tolls at such places as are likely to prove financially successful, arid that County Councils should bo encouraged to combine as far as possible in such schemes. —Wanganui S.P.D. That a tyre tax bo imposed on all motor vehicles for tho upkeep of main roads. —Manawritu S.P.D. ' NOXIOUS WEEDS. That the Noxious Weeds Act be amended to make it compulsory for owners tool ear gorse within a chain of any boundary and to keep all hedges trimmed.*— Wanganui S.P-D. PREFERENCE TO UNIONISTS. That in order in some measure to stabilise industries eo far as labour is concerned, the powers of the Arbitration Court to impose preference to unionists be Withdrawn, and all such orders already muds be withdrawn.—Executive. ARBITRATION COURT. That this conference is of the opinion

that the Arbitration Court should he reconstructed 6o that it shall contain a representative of the public.—Wanganui . S.P.D. TAXATION RETURNS. That the Government Taxing Depart, ment be requested to acknowledge returns sent in by farmers for taxing purposes, as the want of acknowledgment often puts farmers to trouble and expense.—Kumeroa. FARMERS* POLITICAL PARTY. ' That the conference oppose the formation of a farmers* political party.—Feilding. That the New Zealand Farmers’ Union Ibe divided into two divisions, namely, "The Daily Division” and "The Graziers’ Division.’ —Whakaronga. FREEZING COMPANIES' CHARGES. That the freezing companies be requested to consider reducing their charges, also the cost of freezing works manures.—Tinui-Carterton. PAYMENTS FORi CHAFF AND GRAIN. Owing to the present system of paying for pressing bay at psr bale, cliaffcuttiug at per baff, and threshing at per bag, being not conducive to good workmanship. farmers be requested to revert to the old system of payment for hay and chaff by the ton, and threshing at per bushel.—Featherston. * MOTOR LICENSES. That all motor-car and motor lorry drivers bo compelled to cany a license as to efficiency, same to be endorsed for inefficient driving.—Tinni. PAYMENT OF LOSS- BY FIRE. , That fire loss on wool be paid on the same basis as marine loss. At present , if a farmer insures his wool at 9d per Jb, and a loss occurs, he only, gets the \ market rale of say 6d, whereas the premium has been paid at Martinborough. SCHOOL GROUPS. ■ That the grouping of schools under i ofganismer teachers be extended to pro- • vide for more frequent visits being made t to individual schools in each grouo, and • that the organiser's status be that of i group headmaster.—Rangiwahia. i i STOCK AUCTIONS. • That auctioneers be required to give • both the vendor and purchaser's names when selling stock at public auctions.— • MartinborOtigh. ‘ MARKET reports. That the High Commissioner's cable reports of prices be ptffc in plainer langu- ! age so as to be more easily understood I by the average farmer.—Nireaha. ’ UNIVERSAL AGEI MARK. That the Agricultural Department ha requested to adopt a universal age mark. . —Masterton. CATTLE BRANDING. ' That the branding of cattle be abolishi ed.—Mastefton. 1 PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVES. That the sub-provincial districts elect ! their own members on the provincial executive on the basis of one to a hun- ' j dred members or portion of a hundred, i Where possible smaller branches to be I grouped and same regulations to apply. —Waved ey.