Public Opinion

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 106, 8 May 1933, Page 6

Public Opinion

CATTLE TRANSPORT Sir, —At the annual meeting of the Fordell branch of the New Zealand Farmers ’ Union on the 24th ult., the matter of transport regulations came under review. There seemed to be doubt as to whether the new regulations would interfere with the carriage of live stock by motor-lorry. One speaker, who had considerable experi once with transport regulations and their interpretation, said that he found that even the Commissioner of Transport seemed unable at times to give an interpretation of his own regulations, requesting time for a considered opinion to be given. Since that mooting, at which various motions were carried of protest against too much interference by regulation, it seems to have transpired that the Government has decided, in the meantime, to exempt the carriage of fat lambs and bobby calves by motor-lorry, from restrictions. But what about the carriage of other live stock? There are stud stock, pigs and store sheep, besides possibly other kinds of live stock, that arc being constantly carried by motor transport from place to place. Now, if the carriage of these by such means is to be subjected to all sorts of restrictions, it must he obvious that hardship will result to no useful purpose. At present, T may say, there is uncertainty in the minds of farmers and others interested as to what is going to happen with reference to the car riage of live stock by motor-lorry. I am, etc., D. SUTHERLAND.