Flaxmillers' Association

Horowhenua Chronicle, 29 July 1910, Page 4

Flaxmillers' Association

FIXED GRADLVG .STANDARD

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PALMERSTON N., July 28. The annual meeting of the Sew Zealand Klaxmillers' Association was held to-day. In the annual report the question of a Government bonus for labour-saving machinery was referred to, and the executive expressed the hope that something would be done by the Government in this diiection, and announced tho determination not to allow the mait'ter to lie lost sight of.

Mr Seifert favoured a fixed grading standard in respect to colour and strength. It was also decided to remind the Minister of his promise to appoint Mr Ferriss as chief grader. Tt was decided to again 'communicate with the Minister regardingthe Government bonus for labour saving machinery. Comment was made on the atrocious nature of the sheds at "Wellington used for the grading of hemp. They were badlv lighted, and it was impossible to judge colour therein. This was causing millers considerable • monetary loss. Tt was decided to approach the department in the matter and also thflt Mr Cohen bring the matter before the Harbour Board.

Mr Louis Seifert wn selected PresiMr R. T. Pell Vice-President, and Mr J. Liggins Treasurer