N.Z. FARMERS' UNION.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 85, 19 July 1910, Page 7

N.Z. FARMERS' UNION.

TARANAKI PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE! The monthly meeting of the Taranaki Executive was held at Hawera on Thursday last. Grants to Local Bodies.—A letter was received from the Minister for Public Works, in answer to the Executive's resolution asking that the cost of supervision, etc., be paid out of the grant, stating that in new country the Department would make traction roads free. General satisfaction was expressed with the terms of the letter, and it was resolved—That the correspondence between the Executive and the Minister for Public Worts be forwarded to the County Councils' Conference to be held soon in Wellington, and that they be asked to take what steps they think proper in the matter. Journal of Agriculture.—The Department, of Agriculture forwarded a copy of the new journal of A«rici:!"iiv. It was resolved—That the copy be received, and that the Executive express its appreciation to the Minister for Agriculture for issuing the monthly journal, and recognises this as a distinct step forward. Manurial Experiments.—On the motion of Mr. Serge!, seconded by Mr. Cleaver, it was resolved—That all the branches in Taranaki be asked to carry out manurial experiments and keep tecords of same; also, that they should be urged to make use oi the services of Mr. Bayl'is?, of the Experimental Department, and that they should be informed that the Department gives manure for experiments free. Vote of Condolence.—A vote of condolence was passed with the widow of the late Mr. J. Arthur Jones, a former member of the Executive. Also that the Executive record its appreciation of his services on behalf of the Farmers' Union. Local Government Bill.—lt was resolved that the Executive procure copies of the proposed Local Government Bill.