N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION.

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 307, 26 September 1929, Page 6

N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION.

MATAMATA BRANCH. There were about thirty present at the ordinary meeting of the Matamata branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union on Thursday, including members of the Matamata Chamber of Commerce and members of the. Walton branch of the Farmers’ Union. Mr. T. H. Prowse presided, and extended a hearty welcome to the visitors, whose presence he stated augured well for the future. An apology for absence was received from Mr. J. W. Simpson. " A Windfall.” The provincial secretary wrote forwarding a financial statement to July 17, 1929, showing a balance of £3O 15s due to the local branch, being share of subscriptions payable locally.—Received. Membership. A return from head office, Auckland, showed that for the 1928-29 season there were 153 financial members of the Matamata branch of the farmers’ Union. Joint Meetings. The Walton branch wrote thanking the Matamata branch for its invitation to meetings, and stated members would be pleased to avail themselves of the privilege when possible. During the meeting, Mr. P. Melrose, president of the Walton branch, voiced the pleasure it gave members of his branch to attend that night. Nothing bur good could come of such meetings, and he extended an invitation to Matamata members to attend the next meeting at Walton. The chairman, Mr. Prowse, sug- j

gested that visits to the branches should be paid once a year, and joint meetings with the Chamber of Commerce might be held quarterly. This suggestion was approved by the meeting.