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Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 July 1940, Page 6

Ou , PUT. DETAIL PLANS BEING CONSIDERED. b’aniiers representative of all phases of primary production assembled in Afasterton this morning to make detail arrangements to ensure an increase in production. in accordance with the request of the Government to meet Great Britain’s, war requirements. Air Hugh Morrison, chairman of the AVairarapa Aloro Production Committee, presided. Representatives of Iho sheep, dairy and agricultural farming industries, poultry producers, dairy factories, grain merchants, slock companies and women’s organisations were present. The capacity of the Farmers’ Rooms. Perry Street, was severely taxed to accommodate those present. Several apologies for absence were received. “All steps will be taken to see that there is an adequate storage of frozen meat and other produce in the event of a blockage in the shipping routes.” stated Mr Morrison, in outlining the outcome of discussions he had had with the chairman of the Meat Board, the Agricultural Department and the Wellington Harbour Board in the matter. Mr Morrison stated that he had discussed the matter with Mr Duncan (chairman of the Meat Board) who had said that he was not satisfied with the storage at Wellington. However, the Government had made provision for extra storage. Dealing with the fertiliser problem, Mr Morrison stated that Mr Cockayne had advised him that extra production was required this season, and fertilisers would not be rationed. "Farmers can go right ahead,” observed Mr Morrison. “Eggs are urgently wanted for England. The Women's Division is dealing with this matter.” Mr N. Lamont outlined his proposals as set out in Friday’s “Times-Age,” and received an attentive hearing. Mr R. H. Brewerton, convenor of the grain merchants’ committee, gave a brief resume of the work carried out. Mrs K. Groves, Longbush, president of the Wairarapa executive of the men’s Division, stated that the women of the Wairarapa would do all they could to increase egg production. The production of eggs would be at least doubled and a scheme was under way to set up grading and packing depots in the main centres. After prolonged discussion it was decided to confirm the appointment of the central executive appointed from the meeting held in Masterton by Mr W. J. Polson, members of the executive to conduct a district canvass of all farmers and to report back to a meeting to be held later.