MR. GOODFELLOW FARMERS’ FRIEND

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 70, 14 June 1927, Page 9

MR. GOODFELLOW FARMERS’ FRIEND

TE KUITI FUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER (From Our Own Correspondent . ) TE KUITI, To-day. A most successful complimentary dinner was given at the Midland Hotel on Monday night by the Te Kuiti Chamber of Commerce to Mr. William Goodfellow. Over 100 guests were present, and the farming community was well represented. Mr. S. Craig, president of the chamber, presided. After the toast of "The King” had been honoured, Mr. J. C. Rolleston, M.P., proposed the toast of the “Farming Interests,” and in doing so said that the farming community at present was passing through a strenuous time, the same as other industries, yet, with economy and the assistance of the bLisiness men of the town. Farmers would be able to keep their end iip.” He also said that for the present year the production of butter and cheese for the Auckland Province was a record. To help the farmer he must have cheap manure and cheap money. He stated that the farmer had to thank the guest of the evening for being able to get cheaper manure. (Applause.) Mr. Tolme and Mr. C. K. Wilson suitably responded. Mr. W. J. Broadfoot proposed the toast of the evening, "Our Guest.” and in doing so paid a tribute to his action in fighting the ‘‘manure ring” and providing the farmer with cheap manure. Heavy returns had been taken off the King Country lands in fat cattle, sheep, butter and cheese through the use of top-dressing. In responding to the toast, Mr. Goodfellow said that the King Country was labouring under a disability through not being able to withstand the slump owing to the land not being so productive as in the Waikato. He stated that the economic conditions at Home had improved immensely, and they, were looking much brighter and must reflect upon our primary products. In speaking of the Dairy Control Board, he said that in fixing the prices it was done to stop profiteering by the speculators who were handling our produce at Home. He said that the board would meet in Wellington on Wednesday, and some interesting developments would take place.