DAIRY BOARD ACTIVITIES

Taranaki Daily News, 19 July 1933, Page 10

DAIRY BOARD ACTIVITIES

ADDRESS GIVEN AT HAWERA. BIG SAVING IN FREIGHTS. It had frequently been stated that the board had taken no steps to find new markets, but the demand had increased in Eastern ports following the board’s approach of the Hon. R. Masters, said Mr. Dynes Fulton, acting-chairman of the New Zealand Dairy Produce Board, at a conference of 50 representatives of dairy factories in the board’s ward five district at Hawera yesterday. The object of the ward conferences, said the chairman (Mr. C. G. C. Dernier) member for ward five, was to bring the board and the industry into closer touch. Co-operation was essential, and was to be gained only by this method. Five delegates, moreover, had to be appointed to represent the wards at the annual meeting to be held in Wellington in September. In Ward 5 two were to be appointed from Hawera and one from Wanganui. Reviewing the operations of the board Mr. Fulton stated that the first important business was to see that the produce was shipped in the best possible condition. Every vessel was now thoroughly inspected for cleanliness, although prior to the board’s inception there had been no inspection. Maintenance of even hold temperatures, installation of thermographs, and prevention of box and crate breakages were matters directly cared for by the board. Since the board came into existence it had made a saving of £355,740 on freights, and had relieved dairy companies of a great deal of work in connection with the British Imports Tariff Act and the operation of the exchange pooh With reference to the N.D.A. conference proposal that the board should carry its own insurance, the speaker said he was convinced, that by doing so the board would be running a grave risk A reserve fund of at least £500,000 would be required for a commencement. Some ships leaving New Zealand carried produce valued at £1,000,000, and if one shipment were lost the board would receive a drastic setback. The board’s present cover was most satisfactory, covering a very comprehensive field, including the possibility of a future earthquake Big savings had been effected in the premiums, and the present arrangement must be considered satisfactory. The board was watching the position. . Discussing the quality of New Zealand cheese, Mr. Fulton said that in his opinion it was equal to the English product, and more criticism came from the producers than from the consumers. Proof of his contention had been provided at the Auckland winter show, where to make a test cheese selected at random had been sent out from England and examined and .graded by experts. New Zealand, England, Scottish, Canadian and South African exhibits had been shown, and New Zealand coloured cheese was placed first equal with English cheddar, followed by New Zealand white cheese in second place. An interesting point was that the prices for cheese at Home when the exhibits had been sent were: English 113 s, Canadian 775, New Zealand coloured 445, New Zealand white 38s. Following an outline of the board s finances by Mr. Potlinger, . Mr. Fulton answered a number of questions on various subjects, and with the other board representatives was accorded a vote of thanks. Messrs. J. R. Corrigan (Hawera), A. C. Johnston (Joll’s), and A. B. Muggeridge (Alton) were nominated as the ward representatives at th* annual meeting. A ballot on a tonnage basis resulted in the election of Messrs. Corrigan and Johnson. ■ REPRESENTATIVE PING PONG. WANGANUI TO PLAY AT HAWERA. Ping pong of a high standard should eventuate when a strong team from Wanganui. clubs will meet a team representing South Taranaki at St. Joseph’s Hall, Hawera, to-morrow night. The Wanganui team will include R. Dennis, holder of the Wanganui men’s championship singles and, with N. Hay-Campbell (who will also be present), holder of the men’s championship doubles, H. Pile, holder of men’s double championship (Wellington), Mrs. Marshall, Wanganui ladies’ singles champion, and with G. McDougall holder of the combined doubles; McDougall was runner-up in the men’s singles. The profits are for charitable purposes. MANAIA PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. T. Miller, Ohaewai, is visiting Manaia for his annual leave. Mr. Miller was formerly on the staff of the post office at Manaia. Mr. R. Johnstone, of the Manaia post office staff, has been transferred to Ashhurst, where he will commence duties to-morrow. His place is to be taken by Mr. Warren, Waipawa.