EARLIER THIS YEAR

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21198, 22 August 1940, Page 8

EARLIER THIS YEAR

WOOL APPRAISEMENT PRICE SCHEDULE ALTERED ADVANTAGE FROM SKIRTING (By Telegraph.—Press Association) WELLINGTON, Thursday Wool appraisements will begin earlier than usual this year. The Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. W. Lee Martin, announced that a roster of appraisal dates for the 1940-41 woolbuying season had been completed. The first appraisal was scheduled for Auckland on November 14, and this would be followed closely by appraisals at Napier, Gisborne and Wellington.

“The reason for the earlier appraisals is the expressed desire of the Wool Controller in the United Kingdom that wool should be available for shipment at the earliest possible date,” said the Minister. “In this connection it is urged that farmers should ensure that their wool is presented for appraisal as soon as possible after shearing. “As the result of experience during the last appraisement season, certain adjustments have been made in the price schedule. These adjustments are particularly in the direction of making it profitable for farmers to separate belly wool from fleece wool, and in general to skirt and prepare their wools in the best possible manner. “As far as the appraisement points are concerned, wool will be handled at the same points as for the 193940 season, but the Government reserves the right to close down on appraisals at any points if it is found necessary to fit in with the shipping requirements of the British Government.” NEW SYSTEM LICENSES FOR DEALERS (By Telegraph.—Tress Association) WELLINGTON, Thursday All current wool dealers and skin dealers’ licenses are to be cancelled as from September 30, and a new method of issuing licenses and controlling dealing introduced. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. W. Lee Martin, who stated that applications for new licenses must be lodged before September 10. The Minister added that in future only a limited number of licenses would be issued by the Primary Industries Controller, which would

allow the holder to deal in wool (other than sliped or scoured), sheepskins, hides, calfskins and oddments. “ In the case of wool dealers,” said Mr Lee Martin, “ It is believed many are operating without license, and that there are more dealing than is necessary and desirable. Unfortunately it has been found that many dealers are failing to comply with the conditions of their licenses, and also not keeping proper records of their purchases. Record Required “ Following representations and some complaints, the whole matter has been carefully considered, and it has been decided to introduce a new method of issuing licenses and controlling dealing.” Under the terms of the new licenses dealers would be required to keep on a prescribed form records of all purchases and receipts, together with the name and address of the person for whom the purchase was made.