CARS FOR ARMY

Evening Star, Issue 23698, 4 October 1940, Page 8

CARS FOR ARMY

WHEAT AND FLOUR INDUSTRY GESTURE [Puk United Press Association.] ' WELLINGTON, October 3. Appreciation of tho patriotic action of New Zealand wheatgrowers and the New Zealand Flourmillers’ Society in connection with a gift of four motor cars to the Army Department was expressed by the Minister of Supply (Mr Sullivan) to-night. The Minister explained that upon the outbreak of war the Wheat Committee’s four motor cars were withdrawn from service, and the officers travelling were instructed to use the ordinary transport facilities to conserve petrol and assist in the national war effort. At a recent meeting of the committee it was considered that a further contribution to the war effort could be made by handing these vehicles over for the use of the fighting services. As both the wheatgrowers and flourmillers had a joint interest in these four cars, which wove purchased with funds belonging to the industries, it was decided to consult the chairmen of the governing bodies before making the transfer. Mr Sullivan said that Mr Nicoll, chairman of United Wheatgrowers, and Mr R. J. Lyon, chairman of the New Zealand Flourmillers’ Society, both stated that not only would their members raise no objection to the suggestion, hut would gladly welcome this opportunity to assist the national war effort and to express in a tangible way their appreciation of the work of the fighting services. The opinion was also expressed that other organisations might follow the lead given by furnishing motor vehicles which could he released from service without undue inconvenience.