DR. REAKES UNPOPULAR.
FARMERS UNCOMPLIMENTARY. “ GIVE HIM SODIUM CHLORIDE.” » . (■■ ■ No confidence in Dr. C. Reakes as Director-General of Agriculture was expressed by delegates at a meeting of the Waikato Farmers’ Union at Hamilton to-day. The subject under discussion was the eradication of, ragwort, and the meeting was complaining at the inaction of the Government in the matter. “ Until there is a change in the position of head of the department farmers will get little help,” declared Mr J. H. Furniss, the president. A Voice: Give him a dose of sodium chloride. The President: It would be a sheer waste. (Laughter.) 1
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Waikato Times, Volume 108, Issue 18170, 7 November 1930, Page 8
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