FARMERS' UNION

Waikato Independent, Volume XXXVII, Issue 3272, 27 February 1937, Page 5

FARMERS' UNION

THE MONTHLY MEETING

CARRIERS' CHARGES DISCUSSED

The monthly meeting of the Cambridge Branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union was held in the Farmers' Buildings last night, when the president, Mr F. Griffin, presided over a small attendance.

A deputation from the Cambridge District Carriers' Association, comprising Messrs A. J. S. Richardson (president), W. J. Halliday, J. R. James and J. D. Clemow (secretary) attended the meeting by invitation to discuss the new list of carriers' charges. Mr Griftin welcomed the members of the Carriers' Association and hoped that a reasonable settlement of differences would result.

It was decided that the Cambridge Branch of the Farmers' Union circularise all branches upon the question of the classification of roads. It was suggested that local councils should be requested to raise the classification of class IV. roads from 4£ tons to. 5 tons, as this would result in an appreciable lowering of transport charges. An amicable discussion ensued on the list of charges. The Carriers' Association were prepared to cooperate with the Farmers' Union and meet them as far as possible. It was resolved that the Carriers' Association be thanked for their visit and co-operation; which would undoubtedly prove of great benefit to farmers.

The revised list of charges was ,quite reasonable and the meeting appreciated the way in which the Carriers' Association was willing to meet the farmers.

General Business

It was reported that the Minister of Labour, Hon. H. T. Armstrong, had mislaid the list of questions that he had not time to answer at the mass meeting of farmers held in Cambridge last November. The secretary was instructed to supply a list of questions. The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Hon. D. J. Sullivan, replied stating that he would go into the matter of the raising of sugar prices during the fruit preserving and jammaking'.season.' The Auckland Provincial secretary wrote requesting the branch to look into the subject of the amalgamation of local bodies. It was decided to consider the matter at the next meeting.

The date of the annual general meeting of the branch was left to the president to finalise, as the last Friday in the month would be Good Friday. All members are to be circularised and invited to attend the annual general meeting. The secretary was instructed to report on the question of heating the board-room. The Farmers' Co-op. Auctioneering Co., Hamilton, wrote stating that the provision of facilities for the of; -trucks conveying pigs to the local saleyards would be considered at the next meeting of the Stock Auctioneers' Association.