MANAWATU FLAXMILLERS’ ASSOCIATION.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3716, 12 November 1927, Page 2

MANAWATU FLAXMILLERS’ ASSOCIATION.

MEETING OF EXECUTIVE. A meeting of the executive of the Flaxmillers’ Association was held in the Racing Club Office, Foxton, on Thursday afternoon, when there were present: Messrs H. A. Seifert (in the chair), A. Ross, J.JF. Moir, A. Fraser, A. A. Brown, W. Nye, H. Berry and G. Brown. Almost every mill in the Wellington province is now represented; also a number of outside members have joined up under the new scheme of country membership. It was resolved to endeavour to increase the membership still- further. The chairman reported that Mr. Herman Seifert and he had waited upon the Minister of Agriculture in connection with a Government bonus for improved methods of manufacture. Messrs Linklater and Rhodes M’s.P. had introduced them. An early reply had been promised, but so far none had come to hand. It was resolved that the chairman inquire into the matter when next in Wellington. ' It was decided' to send a letter of thanks to Mr. E. L. Broad for his action in interviewing the Minister of Lands relative to having, flax classed as an improvement when as r sessing the value of land for rates. The Valuation of Land Act, now before the House will bring this mendment into being. The Arbitration Court came up for considerable discussion. The attitude of the Employers’ Association >vas explained and’ it was de-, tided that the chairman should give evidence before the Labour Bills Committee, setting forth thes Association’s views. A letter was received from the Director of Agriculture agreeing to supply the Association with a set of sample hemp. Millers present offered tq donate the. fibre required. Letters re grading, were received from Mr. A. A. Brown (Waikanae), and Dr. A. H. Cockayne, Director of the Fields Division. Considerable discussion ensued and it was resolved that Messrs A. Ross, H. Berry and the chairman be! a committee of grading.