FARMERS’ UNION

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 111, 12 May 1936, Page 9

FARMERS’ UNION

THE TURAKINA BRANCH The annual general meeting of the Turakina branch of the N.Z.F.U. was held in the Town Hall recently, there k being an attendance of 20 members. Mr. J A. Harris occupied the chair. The chairman, in presenting his report, stated that the outlook for the farmer must be considered brighter than it had been for some time. Improved prices were being received for lamb, mutton and wool, but the position of the dairy industry was still causing concern. Conferences had been held recently in order to try and solve the difficulties which wore facing the dairy farmer, but as these had been held in committee, it was not possible to disclose details. The report was adopted together ■with the balance-sheet, which showed a er jdit of £4 12s 73. The election of officers resulted: Chairman, Mr. J. A. Harris (reelected), vice chairman, Messrs. H. J. Cameron, D. M. Lethbridge (reelected). Ail the former committee were re-elected together with Messrs. C. Nicols, W. Glasgow, N. G. Glasgow and J. E. Rogers. After general business had been discussed, the chairman called upon Mr. Lloyd Hammond, who had attended by invitation, to address members on recent developments affecting the farming community. The speaker prefaced his remarks by stating that he was impressed more than ever by the great advantages possessed by the union through being a non-political body. Shortly after the present Government took office the Dominion executive had been invited by the Prime Minister to meet Cabinet and discuss the problems confronting the farmer. The meeting had been conducted in a very friendly spirit, and the union’s representatives, while not agreeing with all of the Government’s policy, promised to assist in putting into practice such measures as -were expected to assist farmers, except they be proved impracticable. He appealed for greater representation for the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union at’conferences, as this body was part of the Farmers’ Union, and a most important part. The combined membership of the N.Z.F.U. ana the W.D.F.U. was of sufficient proportions to comand the ear of any Government. At the conclusion of the address, Mr. Hammond answered several questions, after which a very hearty vote of thanks was carried by acclamation. A most enjoyable supper was provided by members of the WJD.F.U., and was much appreciated by those present.