NEW ZEALAND NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 16 September 1939, Page 1

NEW ZEALAND NEWS

Fair Weather With Showers. Mainly fair to fine weather, with occasional' showers, is forecast. High Honour for Scout. For bravery and presence of mind an Auckland Scout has been awarded the silver cross of the movement. Duty of Farmers. Farmers can help to avert a national disaster by growing xnore wheat, declares a statement by the controller of wheat and dour. Special Force. There is no intention to send the New Zealand special military force overseas immediately, in accordance with the British Government's wishes. Suggcstions Accepted. Every one of Britain's suggestions for New Zealand's assistance in the prosecution of the war has been accepted, according to a statement by the acting Prime Minister. Organlsation of Manpower. Organisation of the Dominion's man- . power both for military purposes and for production of essential foodstuffs and. primary products is the object of the New Zealand Government. New Zealand Produce for Britain. Negotiations with the British Government for the purchase of New Zealand primary products were begun immediately on the outbreak of war, according to the Minister of Marketing. New Industrial Council. Representatives of employers and ■workers appointed by the Minister of Labour will comprise an Industrial Emergency Council to advise the Minister on any labour problems. To-day's Racing. Even if . there is no more rain the going is likely to be heavy for the opening day of . the Avondale Jockey Club's spring meeting to-day. Race meetings will be held to-day at Awapuni and Ashburton also. Special Taxation. All must share in New Zealand's war effort, some by personal service in the armed forces and the remainder by paying for . the .maintenance of those forces, according to the Minister of Finance, who told Parliament yesterday that special taxation measures would be necessary.