LATE LOCALS.
The departure of tne raerua ucu. delayed and she will now sail for Okuru and Bruce Bay at midnight on Tuesday. ' Saturday Christchurch “Press’ says —Teas, both bulk and packet, have firmed, and in the case of the latter the four shilling mark has alreaedy been, passed, though some weeks ago experienced merchants were" not looking to this to happen until about Easter. One firm of packers announces four brands at prices ranging from 3s 6d to 4s 2d, but is only selling the last named at present. Tea is .cheaper here than in Wellington, where, it is reported, nothing is lieing sold, under the wholesale price of 3s 6d per lb., whereas in Christchurch the price lias been from 2s 9d to 3s. New shipments to arrive will, however, sell at 3s upwards, and it is predicted that best qualities of packet teas may yet be retailed at os.
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Hokitika Guardian, 12 January 1920, Page 3
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152LATE LOCALS. Hokitika Guardian, 12 January 1920, Page 3
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