FARMERS’ MOVE

Hokitika Guardian, 19 December 1932, Page 3

FARMERS’ MOVE

N.Z’S DISASTROUS POSITION

(Per Press Associat?r' —■ Copyright.)

ASHBURTON. December 17. “mimt this reovpsnptativp meeting

of farmers of Ashburton County respectfuhy request the Governor-Gen-eral to call the people cf New Zealand together in prayer,” was a resolution passed yesterday at a. meeting of farmers.

Another resolution was: “That, in view of the disastrous position in which the farmers of New Zealand are placed. which is daily beeqjmiug more serious, and in view of the deplorable effect the situation is having on the morale of the individual farmer; also having due regard to the serious situation and diminution in primary production would came to the whole of New Zealand, the meeting strongly, urges that meetings be called in all centres throughout the South Island to deal definitely with the position, and if necessary the-South Island conference be held ”

The following motions were also considered:— r lJua.t the general principle of reduction of interest he approved; that the period of the Mortgagors -and Tenants Relief Act be extended to at least 1935; that all financial agents and others who hold chattel securities, hire purchase agreements and provide advances for farmers, be included in the provisions of the above Act:, that a primary producers bank with the right of note issue be established.