NEW ZEALAND NEWS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 205, 10 May 1915, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND NEWS.

MUNITION FACTORY WORKERS. OFFER FOR ENGLAND. INCREASED SHIPPING FREIGHTS. Fve»s Association —Oopyrigbr WELLINGTON., This Day. The Defence .Department Uias rehelved a large number of applicanHcns. '.from artisans and willing to go to England to a.ssist in the production of munitions of war. but so far the Government has net ■■■=■■;■'•?i’. •?(; my reply tc its coranumica- ‘ Hus regarding such offers. A number of applicants are men engaged in tjhe. Colonial Ammunition Factory at Auckland. The Government is not prepared to allow them to go as their services arc urgently required here. On and after the 15th May new rates of freight on New Zealand produce will bo in operation on all direct lines. The new rates show a substantial advance on previous rates, but still below those ruling in Australia for similar cargo. Mr Massey stated this morning that the Dairy Commisioner was of opinion that sufficient butter was in the Doinin. ion for requirements and more could be shipped to Vancouver and England this season. The ; Department will ascertain exactly what has been dene by way of export and any attempt to increase the price will ba followed by absolute prohibition of export.