SOUNDS FARMERS' UNION

Marlborough Express, Volume XLVII, Issue 34, 8 February 1913, Page 2

SOUNDS FARMERS' UNION

A meeting of the Sounds branch 01 the .New Zealand Farmers' Union was held at Romewood en Saturday, February Ist (says the PelorusGuardian). There wero present: Messrs M. Greensill (chairman), A. D. Wilson, H. C. Christian, D. W. S?ff- J T- Harvey, I. Harvey, J. Webb, N. Harvey, G. S. ' Johnson, G. Turner, and G. Anderson. PICTON WHARF CHARGES. It was resolved that Mr J. A B Ureensnl be asked to act as the* Unions representative at the proposed conference in Picton. The chairman and Mr G. Johnson were appointed to support Mr J. Greensill. liie. secretary was instructed to notify the sub-branches of the steps taken in the matter, and ask for their co-operation. PREMIER'S VISIT. The secretary Avas instructe dto call a committee meeting upon receipt of date from the Hon. Mr Massey, and telegraph secretaries of sub-branches, asking each to send a representative to confer with the committee hi making arrangements. STOCK BOOK. On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr N. Harvey, it was resolved: "That the letter from the secretary of the Wellington Provincial -Lxecutive be acknowledged, ;.n<( !K,t the secretary point out that owing to tee lateness of the present season andi the disorganisation of the sheep market owing to the strike, it has been -decided to hold the question of organisation over, with the hope of putting it on a proper footing before next ensu:ng season." Mr A. D. Wilson withdrew his motion with reference to the expenditure of "thirds and fourths." • launder son wrote resigning his position as secretary and treasurer of the branch as from the •31st March next. This was not accepted. Since the-' above meeting, Mr baunderson has assured us that he nas no intention of withdrawing his resignation, as ho cannot spare the time tor the work.