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1927

The local market was fully stocked with honey, resulting in severe pricecutting.

The 14th Annual Conference elected Mr R Clark as President, and Mr CA Pope as Vice President. Executive elected were Mr A Bates (Kaponga), Mr AH Davies, Mr R Gibb (Menzies Ferry) and Mr GL Hight.

Revised Apiaries Act.

The first true Thin Super foundation was produced in New Zealand at the “Acorn” factory.

Mr R Clark (Matamata) was elected as President. Mr CA Pope (Stavely) was elected Vice President. Executive elected were Mr R Gibb (Menzies’ Ferry), Mr GL Hight (Hororata), Mr AR Bates (Kaponga) and Mr AH Davies (Hamilton). Mr A Ecroyd was Secretary of the NBA.

In 1927 the HPA sold 155 tons in bulk and packed 249 tons.