FOXTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Foxton Chamber of Commerce was held in the Presbyterian Sunday schoolroom on Thursday evening, presided over by Mr. J. Iv. Hornblow (President). Also present were Messrs D. Christie, D. R. Barron, R. N. Speirs, M. E. Perreau, C. M. Hewitt, John Ross, and the secretary (Mr. R, Hornblow). Apologies for absence were received from Messrs F. C. Raikes, G. F. Smith, S. Mattar and H. Osborne. MOTION OF SYMPATHY. A motion of sympathy was accorded the relatives of the late J. V. Robinson. CORRESPONDENCE was read and dealt with as follows : From the Stratford Chamber, asking the Chamber’s support in connection with two remits to the annual conference; (1) that the Government be urged to have the accounts of Local Bodies audited more promptly; (2) that the life of Parliament be extended from three to five j r ears. —The first remit was supported but the second was opposed.
From the Canadian Pacific Railway Co., enclosing literature in connection with the companies railwav services.—Received.
From the Railway Department, stating that the Chamber’s request for a check rail to be laid at the Lady’s Mile railway crossing would receive due consideration. —Received.
From the manager of the Hotel Dauphin, New York, offering members of the local Chamber of Commerce aT’diseount of 20 per cent, off the usual regular transient rates. — Received.
From the Post and Telegraph Department, in answer to the Chamber’s request for a reduction in telephone rentals, stating that the Department did not consider the time opportune for sueh a reduction. —Received. GENERAL. It was decided to hold a ladies’ (‘veiling at an early date, and Messrs Perreau, Christie, Corn and Smith were elected a committee to arrange details. It was decided to invite representatives of the Palmerston North, Shannon, and Levin Chambers to be present, together with lady friends. REMITS. Careful consideration was* given to a lengthy list of remits to be submitted to the annual conference, to be held in Wellington next month, and the following were supported : C.O.D. Parcels. —“That this Conference again brings under the notice of the New Zealand Government the urgency for the cancellation of the C.O.D. sj’stem between other countries and New Zealand, which is seriously affecting the traders of our Dominion who are subject to taxes, rates, rents, etc.” (Dunedin). State and Municipal Trading.—
“That trading departments controlled by the State or local authorities should (1) be subject to taxation, rating, license, and other fees and dues, on the same basis as private enterprise, and (2) that each such State or Local Authority trading department should be compelled to imblish an annual balancesheet, prepared in accordafice with recognised commercial principles.” (Wellington). Crown ‘Suits Act. —“That this Conference protests against Government trading ventures being accorded the protection of the Crown Suits Aet and considers that where the Crown is a litigant in respect of trading ventures it should be bound by the same rules and laws as ojmrate between subject and subject.” (Canterbury and Wellington). Industrial and Agricultural Research. —“This Conference expresses appreciation of the valuable work undertaken by direction of the Council of Industrial and Scientific Research, believing that great, benefit therefrom will accrue to the Dominion in general.” (Executive).
Hawkers and Pedlars. —“That Parliament be asked to pass a Hawker’s Act to provide that any person wishing to hawk goods by retail must first be registered, and nay an annual license fee, such license fee to cover all classes of merchandise, foodstuffs not to be excepted.” (Hikurangi). Federation of Cognate Bodies. —
“That the Associated Chambers of Commerce consider the advisability or otherwise, of the iCo-ordination, Amalgamation, or Federation of all or certain Associations and Bodies representing commercial interests throughout the Dominion.” (Canterbury). Pure Foods Act. —“That the manufacturers only of goods under the Pure Foods Act be held responsible for the standard of their goods and that all prosecutions be instituted against the manufacturers and not against the retailers.” (InvercargiU). Melbourne .Service. —“That in order to restore trade and tourist and passenger services that have disappeared through loss of shipping facilities the Government be urged to take the necessary steps with subsidy or otherwise to give a regular and more frequent service between South Island ports and Melbourne.” (Invercargill and Dunedin). Government Regulations and Inspection.—“ That the Executive of the Associated Chambers of Commerce be urged to make a complete inquiry into the various Government inspections and registrations with
a view to bringing before the Government proposals for consolidating those which are necessary and discontinuing those which overlap and become an unnecessary nuisance.” (TeAwamutu). Railways.—“ That this Conference expresses appreciation of the effort made by the Railway Department to improve the South Island Main Trunk Railway service by putting on night trains) and that they be urged to continue to extend their elfors along these lines which are proving beneficial to the public.” (Invercargill). Motor Transport.—“ln the opinion of this Conference it is desirable that the unfair taxation on the motor transport business be reduced. It is suggested that the traffic license fee be abolished, as it was generally understood that when the benzine tax was introduced the license fee was to be removed or considerably. reduced.” (Wanganui). Main Highways.—“ That in view of the urgent necessity for good roads this Conference of Associated Chambers views with grave concern the accumulation of huge reserves by Main Highways Board derived from the Petrol Tax.” (Papakura). Local Loans. —-“That in the opinion of this Conference the power of local authorities to raise loans without the approval of the ratepayers should be restricted rather than extended.” (Auckland).
Cash Order System.—“ That this Conference is of opinion that the Cash Order System is inimical to the interests of the community, and that legislation should be brought down immediately to prohibit same.” (Executive).
Customs Tariff. —“That this Conference is of opinion that in any further alterations to the Customs Tariff, the Commission dealing with same should be generally representative and not consist wholly of Civil servants as at present.” (Wanganui). Audit of Local Bodies’ Accounts. —“That the Government be urged to have the accounts of Local Bodies audited more promptly.” (Stratford). Stamp Duties. —“That legislation be introduced to provide for reversion to Id stamp duty on cheques and receipts instead of 2d as at present.” (Wanganui). Military Training.—“ That this Conference recommends the Government to introduce legislation similar to the rejected clause of the 1924 Finance Bill to place employers in the same position as Government Departments inasmuch as military pay granted to employees while attending a military training camp should be regarded; as a setoff against the wages paid to such employees while in camp.” (Wellington).
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3851, 29 September 1928, Page 2
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