FARMERS’ UNION.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 47, 19 October 1912, Page 5

FARMERS’ UNION.

TARANAKI PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE. Tho monthly meeting of the Taranaki Provincial Executive of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union was held at Hawera on Thursday, when there were present: Messrs. J. Davidson (President), E. Maxwell, R. Lamhie, F. J. Virgin, G. Capper, J. Thompson, D. J. Willis, G. H. Buckcridgo, J. Swmdlehurst, and R. Dunn. Apologies for absence wore received from Messrs. S. Forsyth, A. Hunter, H. Buxton, and E. Marfell. Co-operative Freez.ng Works. Letters conveying resolution on tho proposed co-operative freezing works were received from tho Opnnake, Auroa, and Patca branches. The Opunake branch, whilst approving of .ho co-operative principle, thought that tho present works at VVaitara and Patea were sufficient to deal with all surplus stock for some time to come. The Auroa and Pa tea branches were of opinion that if the Patea Co-operative Freezing Works were supported there would ho no need for another freezing works at present. Mr. Washer said that the question of establishing receiving depots had been brought up and discussed at his fPa tea) branch. It w r as thought that if the Patea Company had convenient depots in various parts of tho district farmers would readily send their surplus stocks to thorn. A director of the company, had assured him that the question of receiving depots would be considered, and in all likelihood given effect to. Mr. Maxwell said as the branches were evidently against new works, he thought there was no necessity for further action in the matter, and he moved that no further action he taken in tho proposal to establish new freezing , works. As regards the question of depots, it should apply to works other than Patea. At piosent, on account of distance, a farmer could not conveniently take his stock co- the works, but he had to take them to the nearest sale yards and take what price the dealer liked to give him. Mr. Capper said the opinion of farmers in his district was that depots should hq established. Mr. Virgin thought it would lie a bad thing for farmers if the Patea works got into the hands of a private company, and farmers should upper;, it. Mr. Buckejidge said he had undertaken to make a systematic canvass of the district on behalf of support foi too Patea Company, and he knew B at tho depot question would be considered. He would have more ihformat.cn at next meeting, and ho moved that further consideration of in is question be held over till next meeting. Mr. Dimn seconded, and fhe n.Ouion was carried.

Pedigree Stock. The Auroa branch forwarded the following resolution: “That it he a recommendation from this branch that the executive bring before the different associations of pedigree breeders and auctioneers the following- rule which shall apply in regard to all pedigree stock: sold at auction—viz., immediately after; .the ; sale, the pedigree and transfer, shall be handed to oho purchaser, and failing, such, rhe purchaser have at Jiis! qpjhqn whether, no accepts the annual; until such pedigree is forthcoming.” Resolved, the ~ execqtiy.e endorse : pi’ppb.sals' .of, .the.;. 'Aureal branch; ’ Ana tririt ‘ ’the resolution be fjcuwyarded ta qll .ppdigre© stock ers’ and! the ■ auctioneers! in TaraUhki.’ '■ '■ ' '; ‘ 1 "' 1 The VVaihi Strike. A letter was received from the Minister for Justice acknowledging receipt of the executive’s resolution'^ - © iiis action in connection with the Waihi strike, and thanking the executive. .... IT 'il ■. -v C- i ? ■">' V(O if- pJT R I Packing; and Handling cf, Manures. iThe Dominion , Executive forwarded .a proposal that it had sent to all the' Cnambers of Commerce . throughout tiie Dominion re 'the packing and handling of manures. The proposal was, that all bo packed in bags containing not mole than 1121b5., bags to bo made with four lugs (one at, each corner), for the convenience of the waterside workers, no hooks to bo used in handling. Taper-lined bags wore considered uusatisfactory. The Wellington Chamber of Commerce had replied that a conference of the various Chambers of Commerce had been convened and delegates from the Farmers’ Union were invited to attend. Resolved, that tills executive endorse the action of the Advisory Board of the Union in bringing about a conference of the Chambers of Commerce to consider the matter of the uniformity, convenience and utility of manure bags, but this oxecutioe does not recognise any particular class of bags so long as bags are cf good quality. Members spoke against paper-liked bags being used either for manure or cement. Land and income Tax. Mr. Lambie moved that the comparative statement compiled by the Opunakie branch, showing the ehect of tne present system of taxation, be again referred to the branches for consideration, branches to be supplied with printed copies. Mr. Davidson seconded the motion, which was carried. Land Bill.

The following resolution was carried: “That this executive desires to congratulate the Government on its Land Laws Amendment Bill, and believes that it is an honest attempt to deal with the question. The Bill is all the more satisfactory to the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, as it embodies the principles in the Union’s platform as advocated by it for many years.”