NAURU PHOSPHATES
YEAR’S PRODUCTION REPORT OF COMMISSION By Cable. —Press Association. — Copyright. Reed. 10.30 a.m. CANBERRA, To-day. The production of phosphates at Nauru during the year ended June 30, 1927, amounted to 594,825 tons, according to the annual report of the British Phosphates Commission, tabled in the House of Representatives. The report shows that no sales were made to foreign countries. Of the partner countries, Australia bought 78 per cent, and New Zealand 22 per cent. Sales realised £780,000. The assets of the commission are valued at £3,730,000. Its liabilities include £1,440,000 owing to the British Government, a ,similar amount to the Commonwealth Government, and £548,704 to the New Zealand Government. —A. and N.Z.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 293, 2 March 1928, Page 9
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114NAURU PHOSPHATES Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 293, 2 March 1928, Page 9
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