STRONG FEELING THAT BREAD COSTS TOO MUCH
SUBSIDY TO WHEAT GROWERS INSTEAD :, r FARMERS 1 UNION SUGGESTION. DECISION ON REMIT HELD OVER
WELLINGTON, This Day
The question of wheat duties, was discussed;, at a meeting of the ‘Executive of the Farmers’ Union, yes- . .terday,, when it was stated, there was a strong sentiment growing .tread was costing too much,;, j j ... Jt was suggested that the wheiyt growers should agree to the removal of the duties and ask the 'Government for a subsidy in their place. The discussion arose on a recent remit from the North Otago Farmers’ Union “that the Government Tbe urged to make a pronouncement, that the sliding scale of duties on wheat and flour will ho maintain-; «d to include the 1930 crop, the preparations . for which are now being .made.” . ■ , i Decision upon the remit, was deferred till the next Executive meeting.
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Stratford Evening Post, Issue 31, 7 February 1929, Page 5
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