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Hokitika Guardian, 19 May 1921, Page 3

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WHEAT FOR FRANCE MELBOURNE, May 19

In the House of Representatives Tfrn. Cook announced that three hundred thousand tons of wheat were sold to the French Government in February :.t 112/6 a quarter c.i.f. The Victorian Wheat Commission intimates current quotation at 7/- per bushel for wiieat for flour. Permits for export to Africa, New Zealand, and Pacific ports l.aae been extended to July for shipment. WOOL SALES. BRISBANE, May M). Buyers fully representative f the trade” attended the wool sales, at which twelve thousand bales • were catalog ihl The best features of the opening tay w»re again present. DOMAIN DEMONSTRATIONS. SYDNEY, May IV A United service is being arranged to take place in the Domain on Sunday bv the King and Empire Alliance in celebration of Empire Day. In view of interruptions to Domain meetings, the Labour Council lias circularised ati labour bodies seeking representatives to form a bodyguard to protect the p.informs. COAL OUTPUT. It is stated on behalf of northern coalowners that the output during the first four months of 1920 in Maitlauc and Newcastle mines diminished by3.,’S, 000 tons in consequence of sectional strike, against 398,000 thousand throughout 1920. due to a similar ica-

INCREASED FARES.

MELBOURNE, May 1"

The Inter-State shipping Companies have increased their Fares, ranging from 7/6 to £2 starting from Monday.