SOLDIERS FARMS

Waikato Independent, Volume XLII, Issue 4003, 20 May 1942, Page 2

SOLDIERS FARMS

COMMITTEE AT TE AWAMUTU NOT CALLED ON TO ACT The farm supervision scheme, originated by Mr A. P. Robinson, of Roto-o-rangi, for the supervision of soldiers’ faring during their absence on military service overseas, was discussed at the Hamilton Conference of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, when it was decided that branches should be asked to investigate in their areas to ascertain where farms were in need of supervision.

This fact was mentioned by Mr G. R. Lawry at the monthly meeting of the Te Awamutu Branch of the union.

The president (Mr A. S. Wylie) stated that in September, 1939, a committee, consisting of Farmers’ Union, A. and P., Jersey Club, and Chamber of Commerce representatives had been set up in Te Awamutu to safeguard the interests of soldiers. So far no call nad been made on their services. Since many men going away either employed sharemilkers or managers, there was not a great deal of scope for the committee.

Following further discussion on the legal liability likely to arise in the scheme, it was agreed to inform the Waikato Executive that a very representative committee existed in Te Awamutu and was prepared to act at any time.