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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 94, 14 January 1918, Page 6

Two schemes drawn up by Mr. Johnston, president of the Master Butchers' Association, for the prevention of meat trusts and fixing a universal price for all stock killed in the Dominion to the advantage of tho grower and the public, were read at the meeting of the Auckland Provincial Executive of the Farmers' Union (says the "Star"). No. 1 scheme made provision for the Government to commandeer all freezing works, and abattoirs. No. 2 scheme suggested that the Government should be the sole exporter of frozen meat. The meat to be bought' as at present (hook prices). The Government to retail all hides, fats, skins, sundries, offal, etc. Officers to be opened in London to deal direct with retailers. Net profits to be returned pro rata to suppliers of stock. Some principal administration as in scheme No. 1. Freezing companies to be paid ' working expenses only, and shareholders to receive their pre-war dividends. Both schemes were referred to the General Committee.