CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Waikato Times, Volume 98, Issue 15314, 15 August 1923, Page 5

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

MEETING AT TE AWAMUTU,

The usual monthly meeting of the Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce was held in the Borough Council

Chambers, when Mr

R. A. Coyne,

vice-president, presided over a fair attendance. Messrs Wealherell and

Carmalt were elected members ' or the Chamber.

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce suggested a Postcard Day in connection with the British Empire Exhibition, 1924; this to be left to individual effort, though they should bo posted on the same day, so as to reach England about a fortnight after the opening of the Exhibition.—lt was decided to await further particulars before pushing the matter, though members were generally favourable to it.

A pamphlet was received from the Chamber of Commerce in New York, giving details of all the Chambers of Commerce throughout the world, with the exception of the United States, and offering to forward one for the United States alone if required. The Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland, pointed out that the Scenery Preservation Board had recommended the acquisition of 25 acres from Mr Tripe, on the road to Kawhia, for scenic purposes. This matter is now practically completed. Very favourable comment was made on the success of this Chamber's efforts in the matter.

The question of reserves in subdivisions outside boroughs was brought up, but as no answer had been received it was adjourned for further information.

Correspondence re proposed alteration to tile railway time-table was read and received after an animated discussion.

Tlie Wellington Chamber of Commerce forwarded a copy of a resolution recently passed by that Chamber and asking the support of all Chambers throughout New Zealand. The resolution read as' follows:—"That this Chamber views with serious apprehension the action of the Government in adopting schemes, which have for their object the control, shipping and marketing of the primary products of this country, and t' l!, t the Government be urged to eliminate nil the compulsory clauses in the proposed Dairy Produce Export Control Bill." This led to a discussion of some animation amongst members. Mr G. Spinley, who had evidently studied this question very thoroughly, spoke at some length on the subject. He strongly supported the cutting out of the compulsory clauses, especially as very probably the handling of the export would bo placed in the hands of eleven or twelve men, who very likely would not be interested to anything like the same extent as the ordinary producer. He further pointed, out that competition had been the soul of Britain's success in trade, and for that reason the compulsory clauses should be cut right out of the Bill. Mr T. Spear raised the question cf how it was that the Danes were able lo control their butter, and for that reason he considered that the compulsory control of supply should be acted on.

Mr P. Muihcron spoke on similar lines. lie quoted from what had happened in Taranaki that the compulsory control of ihe supply would be of great benefit to the farmers. He appealed to the Chamber not to decide on any action until they hid thoroughly studied the whole question. One of the main points was that tiny had to light tile Shipping Trust in the matter of reduction' in freight. On the motion of Mr Spear, seconded by Mr Muihcron, the letter was received.

The matter of reorganisation of the railway service came up tor discussion, and it was decided In write to Messrs Lye, Young, and Hockly, M's.P., asking them to use their endeavours tri get this matter pushed through al tin; earliest possible dale.