CEMENT COMMISSION.
EVIDENCE OF WITNESSES,
Wellington, Last Night
AI Ihe Cement Commission, Daniel Rogers, a worker at Golden Bay, said the men only received a few days’ notice of the closing of the works. One sold his house for £2O. Edward Boulton, secretary' of the Golden Bay Company, gave lengthy evidence regarding ' the personnel and operations of the company. He cited the difficulties in the way ol the successful production of cement last year, lmt added that one year was too long to remain closed. The company discontinued selling Auckland cement by agreement with the other companies, which he thought was of more advantage to them. Witness did not think the increase of 3(is per (on allowed by the Board was justified. The company’s profit las! year was £5!)!). Tis liability was £d'o,ooo.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2350, 3 November 1921, Page 2
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133CEMENT COMMISSION. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2350, 3 November 1921, Page 2
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