NAURU PHOSPHATES
OPERATIONS FOR YEAR.
Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.
CANBERRA, March 2. (Received March 2, at 10.10 a.m.)
The production of phosphates at Nauru during the year ended June 30, 1927, amounted to 594,825 tons, according to the annual report of the British Phosphates Commission tabled in the House of Representatives. The report shows that no sales were made to foreign countries. Australia bought 78 per cent, and New Zealand 22 per cent. Tho sales realised £780,000. The assets of tlie Commission arc valued at £3,730,000. The liabilities include £l,440,000 owing to the British Government. a similar amount to the Commonwealth Government, and £548,704 to the New Zealand Government.
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Evening Star, Issue 19805, 2 March 1928, Page 6
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