VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS.
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COST’ OF LIVING. WELLINGTON, June 10. At the Conference between the delegates representing the Employers’ Federation and the Trades and Labyui Council, held to disciuss possible means to reduce the cost of living Mr W. G. McDonald (Chairman of the Board oi Trade), attended. He spoke on the question of fixing the prices of various articles, such as bread, butter etc. Various aspects oi the cost of living were discussed after which the conference adjourned, no definite condition having been arrived at. Another discussion ensued when the conference resumed.
A motion was passed: “That having heard Mr McDonald on the agreements re flour, butter, and sugar, the conference is satisfied that even d such agreements were cancelled, at the present time, and a free market were established, there would be no immediate reduction in prices. There was, however, every reason to expect that at the date of the termination of these agreements regarding butter, su"gar and flour, viz., the end of August. September, and February respectively there would be a reduction in the prices of these commodities.
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Hokitika Guardian, 11 June 1921, Page 3
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185VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS. Hokitika Guardian, 11 June 1921, Page 3
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