DOMINION ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 15 May 1931, Page 6

DOMINION ITEMS

PRICE OF BREAD

MOVE TO 1 STOP CUTTING

(By Telegraph —Per Press Association)

WANGANUI, May 13

For some weeks past master bakers have been concerned at the cut prices of bread in the chain, stores, many of wlijch have been selling two-pound loaves at 4cl and 4id. A conference of bakers from Palmerston North to New Plymouth yesterday decided to stop the cutting,of prices. It was decided that the price be sixpence over the counter and sevenpence delivered. It was decided also to form an association of bakers in Wanganui. RELIEF OF DISTRESS. DUNEDIN, May 13. The Dunedin Savings Bank trustees have granted £SOO for the relief of distress in Dunedin, the amount to be distributed by the Salvation Army and a. committee representing the trustees. RAi LAVA YMEN’fT CLAIM. WELLINGTON, May 14. The National Executive of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, at its quarterly meeting at Wellington to-day, expressed .its strong ■ dissatisfaction with the policy of the Government in not including any rej presentative of the Railivayme.n on the Public Service Adjustment Committee. j The following resolution was passed, and it is to be forwarded to the Prime Minister: “That the Prime Minister be ; requested to appoint a representative of the lower-paid railwaymen to act on tl 10 Committee when the Second Division claims are being considered.” FIRE INQUIRY. WELLINGTON, May 14. The garage (ire inquiry was continued to-day. Evidence this morning was given by the insurance companies in re. gnrd to the cover on the stock in trade claims, and assessment of damage.