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Otago Daily Times, Issue 17658, 23 June 1919, Page 8

A very strong protest was made at the Palmerston North Dairy Conference on the frequency (as alleged) with which butter and cheese went astray on the railways. It was stated by -several speakers that butter and cheese had been shipped, but on arrival had been found short. The Railway Department refused to hold itself accountable for these losses; declined all responsibility in any way. Cases of cheese out out from between the battens of crates, in transit were cited, and instances were given of boxes of butter going astray on the railways. The loss in the aggregate was alleged to be very large. The position was made the' more difficult' by tho fact that the Railway Department insisted on charging for the full weight shipped, although there would be a loss on the consignment when delivered. The protest is to be forwarded to the General Manager of Railways.