N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLXI, Issue 15233, 24 December 1942, Page 2

N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION

LOCAU BRANCH MEETS A meeting ol the executive oi the local branck oi tlie Farmers Union vas held in the offee of the secretary (Mr J. A. Walsh) yesterday at ternoon, when tnere were present Messrs J. H. lire inner (who presided;, H. (Jotter, G. H. Brown, VV. Fulton, J. S Diek, C. Jennings, X. W. Henderson, A. J. Patchett, J. Campbell, T. J. Cotter, k. S. Heckler, cl- i>. McQuilkin, E. YYiutcowbc i*. \V . Matthews, W. W. Day, F. k! Ward, C. J. Eising, and W. k. C Angrove. Apologies Lor absence were received from Messrs P. Davies K. A. Vial, J. It. Gaidiner and C. H. Wilton. Prior to the business tlie chairman made reference to the loss by death of two of its best known and most popular members —Messrs \Y . F. Day and J. Y. Crawford. The chairman stated that Mr Crawford was a foundation member ci the branch and a foundation memoer of the executive. ' His sudden passing, added the chairman, ’j “came as a great shock to us-’ inferring to Mr Da; the chairman remarked that the deceased was one of the early settlers of the Wairarapa. He was a line personality; to know him was to like him. They vi ere both highly respected gentlemen and their passing will leave a gap. Resolutions carried unanimously were as follows: “That tins branch recommends the Dominion Executive of the Farmers' Uuiou to co-operate with the Meat and Dairy Boards in an eiiort to establish a National Veterinary Service, to be under the control of the various farming organisations. And with that objecs in view we suggest the establishment of a Chair of Veterinary Science for students of the Dominion.’ “That this branch of the Farmers Union make representations to the Government with a view to releasing from taxation that portion of' a farmer's income which would ordinarily go to the maintenance of the productive capacity of the land, as it considers it an injustice to take in taxation, money which, if labour and fertilisers were available would be utilised to maintain a property in good producing order aud repair; and not to leave the farmer at a later stage to face heavy expenditure, with greatly depleted funds. J “That in view of the very large surplus (£1,555,000) in the Central Fund, and also considering the unproved outlook in the war situation, the Government be requested to substantially reduce the amount of the War Damage Insurance Premium.”

After the resolutions had been passed Mr T. J. Cotter rose and said that he would like to make one or two references to the chairman. The branch was very fortunate, said Air Cotter, in having such an efficient and capable chairman as Mr Bremner. He took the keenest possible interest in the affairs and activities of the Union and it was mainly due to his energy and ability that the branch was on such a sound looting, and was so very w ate lit ul and alert in all matters which concerned the welfare of the man on the land. Similar sentiments were voiced by other speakers and a resolution appreciative of Air j Bremner’s services was carried by acclamation Mr Bremner thanked Air Cotter for his kind remarks adding that "as a rule a chairman got more kicks than halfpence.” A very successful meeting was concluded by the chairman wishing members “The of the Season.’