EXPORT OF POOR STOCK MUST STOP.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17881, 24 June 1926, Page 14

EXPORT OF POOR STOCK MUST STOP.

SHEEPOWNERS WANT NEW REGULATIONS. The executive of the Canterbury Sheepowners’ Union met yesterday; present—Mr E. Hay (in the chair). Major R. B. Neill, Messrs <». Fulton, W. w. M'Rac, 1.. R. C. Macfarlane, I*. Aeton-Ad am s, G. o. Rutherford, L. A. Rutherford, IT. I.». Acland and .1. D. M'Cracken. Apologias for absence were received from Messrs TO. R. Guinness (president). J. F. Maefaxlane, R. M. Morten, \V. llanmei-Atkinson, IT. E. Jessep, George Murray and IT. Elisor. The president, Mr E. R. Guinness was granted leave of absence on account of illness, and Mr E. Hay was voted to the chair. A copy of the new regulations under rec eived "from WelHngton. ‘ The secretary reported that the regulations had been drafted by representatives from the Labour Department, the Shearers’ Unions and Sheepowners’ Federation, in conjunction with the parliamentary Committee of the House. The schedule was received and approved. The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society wrote forwarding a copy of the following resolution carried at the annual meeting of the society, with a request that the matter he given consideration before final representations were made to the Government:—“That all stock for export from New Zealand should be subject to inspection for standard and quality before an export certificate is granted.”

it was unanimously agreed that such a regulation was necessary in order to prevent the export of inferior stock, which, if allowed, would he very harmful to the stud stock export trade. it was also pointed out: that the inspection should he made by soino competent i; u t hoi it .v on the particular class or hr • <1 of stock to be exported, and, i or. M a • of Mr G. . > Rutherford. seconded 1,.- Mr \v. \Y M'Rac. the s’',-. re i.«'•> '*=«■= inst iij< i c,| ;i ,j x Mi.- ' Rro a! Soei.-tx 'ha. i„ ..pinion of .I|.rc . ..... ton,ld i.c ~.ade ~, the rcenini *•••■ the t r. h* c|or ,^ The wretnr; reported that. .he. « ,th », Mr H.. Lc Acland. had attended as delegates from the union on a deputation to the Canterbury members of Parliament, with a view to enlisting their support for Government assistance to-' wards maintaining Lincoln College as part of the State Agricultural College of University standing. The deputation . hart ben, aEsmrrd Hint rvtr, support J

would be given by the Canterbury members when the matter came under discussion by the House. Dr C. .T. Tteakes wrote with reference to the suggested Stock Act Amendment Bill, asking for the opinion of the exeeu-. tive on several matters ip .connection with the suggested amendment of the Act, notablv that of alteration of date of compulsory dipping on high country runs, and the exemption of merino sheep from the compulsory dipping section. The secretary reported that, owing to the matter being an urgent one. he had interviewed Dr Reakes after personally , consulting several members of the, executive, and had pointed-out the great hardship that would he involved with respect to high country runs, it' the 1913 amendment, which made the dipping period from January to April, was rescinded. This amendment made it possible for high country run-holders to dip off the shears, and enabled .sheepsheep directly on to the high summer country, Where they could remain undisturbed until the autumn muster. Otherwise it would have been necessary to have gone to the expense of a further muster especially for dipping purposes, which was an unwarranted ex-pi-acti’eable. The earmarking and branding clauses, as amended, were also explained, and the fire-branding of cattle, it was hoped, might l>e found unnecessary in the near future, as the Depart-

fluid for cattle and horse-branding purposes. Should the experiments prove successful, there was a. probability that fire-branding could be prohibited, the new fluid giving a perfect brand and leaving the hide undamaged for tanThe Vetter' was received, and. the seeVonivdain't whs *rom per"VoiVi W t\ j.• <j V.,,' goods, carriage for which vas no, paid in advance, even although thew goudr urn 1 consigned to a person * ho had a deposit account at the railway. The secretary was instructed to interview the traffic manager of railways, with a view to ascertaining the position. Mr JP. Acton-Adams wrote forwarding n sample of the new Italian artificial wool produced front wood fibre. I Mr Actou-Adams explained that tins [.sample had been forwarded with the

object of demonstrating that this pro-’ duct could not conceivably become a, serious rival of natural wool. The c-osft alone worked out at 2s 2d per pound ou a wholesale basis, making it clear foility, it could not "under present conditions at least be seriously considered as a rival to the natural product. The letter was received, and Mr ActonAdams was thanked for. the trouble he had taken in obtaining particulars for tha information.of the executive. The TvowaJ. Rabbit Destruction Association wrote enclosing several remits covering suggested amendments to the Rabbit Act, and asking that, representatives be appointed to attend a conference of rabbit boards and associations. to be held in Christchurch on Wednesday, July 7. Messrs L. R. C. Macfarlane, M . M • M Rae, L. A. Rutherford and R. R. Neill, with the secretary, were appointed to attend the conference. The New Zealand Meat Producers* Board wrote with reference to the nomination and election of delegates to the Electoral Committee of the Xew Zealead Meat Producers’ Board. Jt was agreed that an endeavour should bo made with a view 1o avoiding the expense or an election to arrange wlth the t an ter bury Agricultural and Pastoral Association and the Farmers’ Union (Canterbury district) for delegates to be appointed representing sheepowners, one to be nominated by each of these associations. This would follow similar lines to those adopted successfully last year. The secretary was authorised to make the necessary • a rras>s?em en ts. The local officer in charge of the Department of industries and Commerce wrote on behalf of the New Zealand Government commissioner thanking the union for the loan of the fleeces from the Canterbury Provincial Court ~f t.bo ISe-w Zealand mid South Sen?* Exhibition for exhibition purposes a.’ Toronto.