FARMERS’ UNION

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160731, 18 August 1920, Page 11

FARMERS’ UNION

SUB-PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE. The adjourned monthly meeting' of the Wanganui Sub-Provincial Executive of the farmers’ Union was held this morning, Mr C. Smith presiding. REMlTS,—Remits from branches were dealt with, as follows; EORDELL.—“That the Government be urged to re-establish the Moumahaki State Farm as a first-class farm and that the Technical School authori. ties lie written to pointing out the ini practicability of their proposals and Suggesting that the Moumahaki Farm is the most suitable for the purpose, and that the visits of students might be facilitated by motor conveyance, which, in the opinion of this branch, would ho cheaper than establishing a district farm near ’Wanganui.”—Referred hack to branches. IvAI IWl.—“That this branch thinks it unfair having to pay carriage on agricultural lines over the 100 mile Emit.”—Derided that tire 100 mile limit l/i abolished, and referred back to branches. IvAI IWT.—“That the protection bo removed from Oppotsums.”—Decided to support tbo remit. MAKIRIKIRI.—“That all subscriptions be retained in the head office and that the executive reimburse branches for expenses incurred in the interest of the Union.”—Received. MAXTI’BLLTOWjSi.—“That owing to the seriousness of the grass grub pest in this district, the Government be urged to take steps to advise farmers as to the best method of dealing With the pest, and that the Government Inspector be invited to visit the district anti personally note the ravages of the pest.”—Decided to refer tire matter to the Agricultural Department. oKolA.—“That , tiro Government amend the Fencing Act granting dis creticnary powers to County Councils to enforce owners or lessees of property to keep their road fences in proper repair.”—To be sent to the provincial Executive. BRUNSWICK.—“That the executive urge upon the Agricultural Department the necessity of following up the recent prosecution in connection with the sale of radio manure.”—Referred to the Provincial Executive to deal with. RAPANUI.—“That this branch favours Armour and Co. having a slaughtering license, provided they do not build freezing works or purchase any of the present works in N.Z.”—Referred to branches. RAPANUI. —“That the executive call a general meeting of all branches of the Wanganui Sub-Provincial District, re (a) greater economising of funds, (l>) the re-organisation of the Union on a more sound basis, by cutting out the Sub-Provincial and Provincial Executives and brandies dealing directly with the Dominion Executive.”—Allowed to lapse. WAVERLEY.—'“That the branch support tiio Levin-Marton railway deviation.”—Referred to branches.