N.Z. FARMER'S UNION.

Matamata Record, Volume III, Issue 120, 20 February 1919, Page 1

N.Z. FARMER'S UNION.

Matamata Branch. The monthly meeting of the Matamata branch of the N.Z. Farmers Union was held on Friday evening, Messrs H. Rollett (president), E. Bowler, J. W. Simpson, H. Mogford, C. D. Rollett, A. J. Ferguson, J. Price, H. Freeling, L. R. Hope, M. Madill and C. Wallace being present. REMITS. The Provincial Secretary asked that all remits for the annual conference bo forwarded to the Provincial or sub-provincial executives for " edit" purposes, and reframing where necessary, bofore March 12th. He pointed out that last year's agenda paper was extremely heavy and there was a good deal of repetition and overlapping. HYDRO-ELECTRIC SCHEME. Mr J. Price reported upon having attended the conference in connection with the above scheme, on Wednesday. After hearing the report the question was fully discussed by members and it was the opinion of all prosent that a remit should be forwarded to the annual conference. Also, that a public meeting should be called to form a Hydroelectric League suggesting that it be called by the chairman of the Town board.

The following were appointed a committee to draw up the remit: Messrs H. Rollett, J. Price, E. C. Banks and A. Bowler, with power to add to the number. The Hon. W. H. Herrie,& M.P. acknowledged the receipt of the branch's letter, with enclosure to the acting Prime Minister, urging that the Government take over the Horahora Power station, and stated that he would have pleasure in consulting with his colleague on the subject and join him in placing the matter before Cabinet. A DOMINION REMIT. The following remit was forwarded through the Provincial secretary, passed by the last Dominion conference: the Dominion and Provincial Executives take such steps as are necessary in order that the Farmers' Union branches may discuss the question of Government by Elective Executive and send their representatives to the next Dominion conference, with instructions as to their decision in regard to it." The letter stated that at the Auckland Executive meeting a committee was appointed to go into the matter and provide data to put before the branches. A number of questions were asked of the branch by the Auckland executive. Consideration of the matter was deferred until next meeting. A WELCOME HOME.

Mr J. W. Simpson drew attention to a motion standing on the minutes to the effect that the branch should give a welcome home to the boys who have left the country on active service. Conditions had altered since, but he would like to know if anything was going to be done, as the time was near when preparation should be commenced. He raised the question so that the matter might be discussed. Mr Price suggested that the branch should join in a big general welcome. Notice of motion was given by Mr Simpson " that the matter be discussed at next meeting." His reason for giving the notice of motion was that members might | consider the manner of welcome, and the financial aspect. The branch could then discuss the members joint or individual actions in the matter. POLICE CONSTABLE. It was decided to write to the Minister for Justice, through the member for the district, Hon W. H. Herries, supporting the Town board's request that a police constable be stationed at Matamata. WAR MEMENTO. It was also decidod to support the Town board's application to the Defence Department for a , war memento.

Mr Simpson said it would be but right for the district to have something to keep constantly boforo the young folk the part the district took in providing men in the great war.