Match Count
The apparent “short measure” in some boxes of matches has been the subject of complaints from smokers and householders. Boxes of Swedish or Belgian manufacture contain about 60 matches, and those made in the Dominion hold 50, but matches in boxes showing no place of origin, but which are obviously from the United States of America, total only about 40. The explanation is that the matches are in standard packs and people wishing to purchase American matches must expect fewer sticks than in other packets. Belgian, Swedish and American matches are sold on the retail market at lid a box, but New Zealand matches cost only Id.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 10, Issue 90, 5 February 1947, Page 5
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109Match Count Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 10, Issue 90, 5 February 1947, Page 5
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