FARMERS’ UNION.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 934, 6 July 1903, Page 3

FARMERS’ UNION.

GISBORNE BRANOH.

The monthly meeting of the above branch of the Farmers’ Union was hold on Saturday afternoon. Mr W. D. Lysnar prosided. , CORRESPONDENCE. Tho Hon. J. Carroll wrote acknowledging receipt of resolutions of the Union, and thanked members for the interest manifested in the different subjects. Sir Joseph Ward wrote stating that he had noted tho Union’s communication re regulating tho sale of the colony’s frozen meat at Home.

VETERINARY SURGEON,

Tho Chairman proposed the following resolution “ This branch approvos of tao principle of obtaining a veterinary surgeon, and will he willing to join in the movement should there bo sufficient inducement to tho Executive to proceed with the matter.” ~ .' ’ The Secretary, in seconding the resolution, said that nothing could be done without the united action of other branches. The resolution was not committing the branoh in any way. A salary of H3QO would bo involved. STUD BILL.

Tho Chairman moved “ That this branoh approves of the Stud Bill, with the exception of sub-clause 4, of olaim 8, the exception provided in this suburban should be eliminated from the Bill, or altornatively that provision be made in tbe-Bill for an owner of any horse foaled prior to the date allowed in the above section to obtain a certificate if they should desire.” ' ’ The motion was seconded by Mr 8011, and with tha following alteration was adopted. RAILWAY EXTENSION.

Mr W. Sievwright moved, “ That Parliament and Government should take immediate steps to commence the construction of the railway beyond the present terminus at Te Karaka.”, The motion was seconded by Mr Smith, and unanimously carried.

WOOLLEN INDUSTRY.

Mr Birrell moved, " That it be an-, instruction to tho Committe of this branoh to obtain the cost and working of a woollen mill, with a view of getting one established jp this distinct.” :Mr*Holden seconded the motion, and after some disoussion it was carried. EAST COAST .TRUST LANDS. «

The Chairman, proposed the followdng resolution : “ This Branch deplores the fact that a Board has | ■been set up and nothing done to administer the Native Trust lands of the district, aad requests that some speedy action shall be taken by the .Government to relieve the present deadlock between the Trustees.” The Chairman, in speaking to the resolution, said it was a very delicate and important question. The press had announced the fact that there was a deadlock between the old and the new Trustees—» matter which was to be deplored. It was ‘as important for Natives as for Europeans, as the former had a lot at stake. The Act passed last session allowed three years, and one year had passed, and the consequence would be that the Bank would exercise the right of sale. Mr Sievwright seconded the resolution pro formd, but did not think they should interfere’ in the' matter. The resolution was fairly put, but he Objected to going outside their own affairs, ~ Mr Birrell did' not hold with Mr Sievwright,. and!did not think the Union was tied; down to a limited parochialism. He contended the Farmers’ Union, as a body, should do all in its power to see that _thc lands were thrown open, and . they would not be doing their duty il they did not protest against the dcthe administration of these Trust Lands. , /■ , ' The motion was unanimously auopted. SMALL' BIRDS NUISANCE, The Chairman moved : “ That a general canvass should be: made among the farmers to raise from £lu to £3O -with which to purchase poisoned grain, tjiat arrangements he made for the distribution of same, and a general poisoning day fixed. Air Birrell, in seconding the motion said he bad received the followv from -the Hon. Mr Carroll : H'tjf Birds '.Nuisance Bill to ne “ bmj. •« „ rc j e nt session. Not yet iiitroduccci , will ; orTCa rd a copy circulated, but; .- r> as soon as it ;is issue—*- > ,Thc motion ruras carried.