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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 303, 19 June 1912, Page 2

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WHEAT AND FLOUR. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. London, June 17. The wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom amounts to 3,585,000 quarters, and for the Continent 3,095,000 quarters. The Atlantic shipments total 352,000 quarters and the Pacific nil, and the total to Europe 1,550,000 quarters, including Argentine 221,000 quarters, Russian 375,000 quarters, Danubian 258,000 quarters, Indian 249,000 quarters, and Australasian 23,000 quarters. BEET SUGAR, London, June 17. Professor Licht estimates that the production of beet sugar has decreased 1671 tons. The output for the season will be unchanged. LONDON MARKETS. London, June 17. Silver, 28 3-10 d. Share Quotations.—Junction 21s 6d and 22s Cd, Talisman 41s 3d and 43s 9d. FROZEN MEAT. HANDLING CARGO IN LONDON.

By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, June 18. Cabled information from London from the representatives of the North Island freezing companies states:—Conference held hen: of those interested in the trade decided to provide the necessary facilities for pxpeditously handling frozen meat at the new' Albert Docks site. The work is now proceeding An extension of the frontage and other operations will be necessary to place the scheme in operation.