THE HEMP INDUSTRY.
MELTING OF FLAXMILASSOCIATION.
A meeting of the executive of the New Zealand Flaxmillers’ Association was held in Palmerston on Tuesday. There were present: —Messrs L. Seifert, Liggins, Higginson, M. Cohen and Broad. The meeting discussed the advisability of sending another dep-u tatiou to the Prime Minister regarding the desired bonus upon machinery for improving the quality of hemp. The Association has already been before the authorities upon the same subject, but so far nothing has been heard of the representations then made. A leler was from Sir Joseph Ward, stating he did not intend taking any more deputations till his return from England, and the meeting decided, consequently, ta hold the matter over in the meantime.
A letter from Mr Toogood, heathers ton, pointing out the good market that existed at present for line hemp, was also considered. It is, however, not a permanent market. Most of the fine hemp is used in Australia and America, and it was decided to bring before these millers the fact that providing the price was suitable a high grade fibre could be produced for blending with Manila. It was decided to circularise millers and merchants asking them to do their best to bring before manufacturers the advantages of the fine hemp lor blending purposes or for high grade twine. A letter was received from Mr Geo. Craw, Linton, pointing out the loss he had been subjected to by fires in his flax property, presumably started by sparks from railway engines. The Association decided to approach the Railway Department and ask that the engines be provided with efficient spark arrestors, and also that a couple of men be stationed at the most dangerous places during the dry season. It was stated that millers along the Manawatu line had had a most anxious time during the present dry season, and the railway authorities had not done anything to prevent damage. Routine business was transacted, and the meeting terminated.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 961, 2 March 1911, Page 2
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326THE HEMP INDUSTRY. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 961, 2 March 1911, Page 2
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