FARMERS’ VIEWS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3800, 2 June 1928, Page 2

FARMERS’ VIEWS.

FEILDING CONFERENCE

Feilding, May 31. The interprovincial farmers’ conference concluded to-day, when the following remits were carried : That the Government be asked to appoint rabbit board inspectors and pay a share of the salaries. That the Daylight Saving Bill be thrown out. That the banks be asked to reduce overdraft rates. That subsidies to local bodies be on all general rates collected. That the Government pay rates on Crown lands which had reverted back after being occupied. That direct taxation should be on the individual, and not on companies. That the Government materially reduce the income tax on mortgage interest to make this form of investment more attractive.

That every motorist should have a third party risk. That a system of rural bookkeeping be included in the school syllabus.

That in harbour board elections anomalies be rectified to enable rural voters to have the same franchise as town voters. That the Government assure a regular and sufficient supply of phosphates. That in view of the discrepancy in the prices of phosphates in England and New Zealand, the Dominion Executive inquire into the matter.

The next conference will be held at Masterton, with Mr. K. W. Dalrymple as chairman.