CEMENT FROM CANADA
Cement for buildings described as non-essential,” is likely to be available in tlie Dominion- shortly, as the result of representations made by the Canadian Government Trade Commissioner, Air AV. A. Beddoe, to the Minister .if industries' and' Commerce, the Hon. E. P. Lee} that- duty oir imported cement should be remitted 1 .• Tlie Government Iras'- agreed- that permits shall he issued for the erection of such buildings provided tile cement required is purchased' outside the Dominion. In consequence of this arrangement, Air Beddoe lias been enabled 1 to'provide'for the importation of 8000 tons of cement from Canada, at a. price agreed upon iby the Government. There is a- con--sidernble demand, in fact, the quantity mentioned lias almost alßbeen bespokenby builders.
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Hokitika Guardian, 17 September 1920, Page 4
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123CEMENT FROM CANADA Hokitika Guardian, 17 September 1920, Page 4
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