MARKET FOR OUR FISH.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 20 September 1907, Page 2

MARKET FOR OUR FISH.

IJer Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. Mr. W. A. Story, manager of the fish department of the New South Wales Fresh Food and Ice Company, who is at present on a visit to New Zealand for the purpose of inquiring into our flsh supplies, with a view to extending the imports into Sydney, said, in an interI view ihis afternoon:—"We are very [large importers of New Zealand fish, hut we cannot get enough. The supply is altogether inadequate, especially at certain geatuns of the ye ■ v, and we would import much larger (entities if we could obtain it. On my visit to the Bluff I found that the blue cod, whist we consider the finest fish caught in Australasian waters, is stored for export to Melbourne, and while large quantities are in store there, New Zealand dealers are unable to obtain supplies. The establishment of municipal markets would prevent that ■ It would be better both for the fishermen and consumer, since it would lead to greater enterprise among the fishermen themselves. A considerable quantity would still be left over for export. Then inspectors would be appointed by the municipal authorities, and the public would be assured of getting good wholesome fish. There is a very large market in Sydney for your fish—flounder, schnapper, blue cod, wharchou, and bnrracouta, all being wanted, and with improved methods there would be plenty available."