NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' UNION.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 5 September 1918, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' UNION.

KAIPARA SUB-PROVINCIAL

DISTRICT

FHE first meeting of the Executive svas held in the Agricultural Hall m Thursday, August 29th, at L 0.30 a.m. Present.—Messrs Edwin Harding (Dargaville), McHardy (Te A.rai), Gibbs (Paparoa), Stallworthy (Te Kopuru), Witherford [Wharehine), Hamilton (Warkworth), Snelling (Kaukapakapa), Mason (Helensville), Child (Tangiteroria), Thomlson (Port Albert). Appleton (Hoanga). ! Morrison (Kaipava Plats), Scholium (Puhoi), Dunn (Raupo), Giesen (Arapohu), and Wilson (Wellsford). Mr Harding was voted to the chair. Report and Balance Sheet. — The report and balance sheet were handed round, and after much discussion the same was adopted, and a vote of thanks accorded to Mr Cooper for the satisfactory position accomplished. Election of Officers.—The following officers were elected : — President, Mr Edwin Harding; Vice-Presidents, Messrs Mason and Snelling; Treasurer, Mr Jas. McLeod. Messrs Harding, Mason, and Snelling returned thanks for the honour the Executive had placed on them in electing them to the exalted positions, urging upon members the necessity of making the body an important one. Finance Com mittee. — Messrs E. Harding, Mason, Snelling, McLeod, and Giesen. Advisory Committee. —Messrs Mason, McLeod, Snelling, Wilson and Morrison. Auditor. —Mr Dear. Bank Account. —The Secretary was instructed to arrange to have his books and accounts audited by next meeting, and to be prepared to hand over his Trust Account. Refund to Branches —.It was resolved to refund the sum of 2/6 per financial member. Subscriptions.—The organiser was instructed not to accept more branches at a subscription less than equal to 30/- per member. Lady Members.—lt was resolved to allow branches in the organisation to elect lady members with full privileges at half subscription. Next Meeting.—lt was arranged to hold the next meeting on Monday, September 30, at 1 p.m. Organising Secretary. — The Secretary was instructed to advertise in the large centres inviting applications for the position of Organising Secretary at an annuity of £300 and travelling expenses, applications to close on Friday, September 27th, and duties to start on November Ist. Vote of Thanks and Appreciation —Was accorded Mr Jas. Dowling for looking after the Union's interests in saving Mr Cooper's books from the recent fire. Offices and Executive Room. —■ Messrs McLeod and Mason were elected a committee with power to act to secure offices and board room.

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