N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION.

Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 228, 15 March 1928, Page 3

N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION.

MATAMATA BRANCH. At the monthly meeting of the Matamata branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, Mr. H. Rollett presided, and there were also present: Messrs. T. H. Prowse, H. Delaney, A. and E. Bowler, J. Price, J. Cranswick, S. Gunn, G. H. Seed, H. Sutherland and the secretary, Mr. A. J. Tong.

The branch recently wrote to the provincial executive requesting that an increase be made in the allocation from members’ subscriptions. In his reply the secretary of the executive stated that it was puzzling that requests for more money came from one or two of the branches, which receive most money, whereas smaller branches have no difficulties, and some of the larger branches have a good deal of money in hand. “ The executive feels that it may be able to help Matamata branch in the present instance, if it has the facts before it, and would be pleased to have the last three annual balancesheets.”

The letter concluded by stating that it was rather unfortunate that the recent re-organisation of Matamata, conducted at considerable expense, had not been conducive of financial stability, but perhaps a little light might be thrown on the subject if the balance-sheets were viewed by those who have experience in branch accounts elsewhere. The chairman remarked that he could not understand what the executive were driving at. Mr. E. Bowler: Generalities!

Mr. Simpson: Messrs. Ross and Keegan know the whole state of the branch’s affairs, as it was explained to them when they visited the dis-

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trict. It was then suggested that the branch combine with Waharoa. Mr. Price: They are only trying to tell you that you do not know how to run your own business. Mr. Simpson: Refer the letter to Ross and Keegan. The chairman that as far as he knew copies of the annual balance sheet had been forwarded every year. It was finally agreed that the chairman and secretary draft a reply to be forwarded to the executive. Minister’s Visit. The chairman reported on a deputation (comprising the speaker and Mr. E. Bowler) from the branch which had waited on the Minister of Agriculture with reference to improved access to the railway yards, and also in connection with the branch’s opposition to the continuation next summer of the Summer Time Act, or a referendum of the measures. A good hearing had been received.