CATCH OF SALMON.
The familiar tins of fresh salmon have been cheap lately, and the reason may be found in a Consular report printed by the Home Government. Consul Booker, of San Francisco, writes:— “ The catch of salmon was lower than usual until July, when such a run of fish set in as had never before been known. This was in 1880. Some factories received 6000 fish in one night, averaging 161bs each cleaned, and many thousands of fish were spoiled because the factories could not overtake the catch either by tinning or salting. Average price Idol 20cents (ss) per dozen of lib tins. Total packing for 1880, 527,000 cases.” The Columbia river, where the salmon are caught, is north of San Francisco, and runs between Oregon and Washington territory. The chief port is Portland.
The following appeared in the 2nd edition of last issue.
Wakatu s.s. arrived this afternoon. Will have about 1 o’clock to-morrow.
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Patea Mail, 13 January 1882, Page 3
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