Dairy Control Board.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 March 1924, Page 1

Dairy Control Board.

DELEGATION TO VISIT MARKETS. WELLINGTON, February 29. The Dairy Control Board met on Thursday, and concluded the business to-day. All the members were present, including Mr J. B. McEwen, reprseutntive of the merchants’ interests. It was agreed that in the collection of the levy 2} pov cent, shrinkage be allowed ,on factory specifications of weights in tho case of cheese. Representations were made to the Board to remit tho levy in the case of exports to the Pacific Islands. It was decided that no exceptions could be made. Matters in connexion with tho British Empire Exhibition were discussed find action deferred pending a report and suggestions from the London Committee.

A con Terence "as field with the executives of the National Dairy Association and the South Island Dairy Association regarding shipping .matters. Arrangements were made for the Associations to continue the detail work in connexion with shipping until the Board decided to set up an organisation of :B own to do the work. The question of an overseas delegation and its bearing upon the Board’s future policy was very fully discussed. The scope of the enquiries and itinerary wei’e examined. Letters were received from several institutions inviting an investigation. Messrs Grounds, Thacker and Motion "ere selected as the delegation• If is expected that they will leave the Dominion about tho middle of April,

Hovelling via America, Britain and the Continent. An exhaustive examination v ill lie made into every aspect of the business in conjunction with all distributing agencies, and definite representatives of the industry under the Act. Ii is recognised that this delegation will fie in a very different position from any preceding delegation. Before leaving New Zealand the members of the delegation will endeavour to get into touch with tho leaders of this and allied industries whose experience abroad may assist in tile important work they hnv% in hand. During tho absence of the delegation, Mr AY. A. Lons will be acting elininnan of the Board. The possibilities of market developments in the East were considered. Having no direct service of stcamcis is the principal barrier to development at the present time, transhipment charges forming a prohibitive tariff against New Zealand trade. It has been ascertained that powerful Eastern interests have been examining tho possibilities of this trade, with a result tna-t an occasional service may be instituted which would become a regular service if sufficiently .supported. It was decided to invite applications tor tfie position of secretary to the Board, who will be the chief executive officer. The Board met the Meat I’roducers’ Roanl and! discussed many matters of mutual interest, among which may !■/_' mentioned shipping and \freight clfiirges, regularity of arrivals, inspection of loading, and conditions under which produce is carried. A committee of the Board was appointed to act with the ATeat Board in nrringing for 1 lie next shipping contract. Advantage was taken by the Board of (fit- presence of .Mr C. E. D. Mears, L.t nornl ilia linger of tile Coastal Failures’ Co-op.. Company, Sydney, to confer upon matters associated with the Marketing of dairy produce.