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HIGH COMMISSIONER'S MARKET REPORT. The Department of Agriculture, Industries, and Commerce has received the following cablegram, dated London, February 3, from the High Commissioner for New Zealand. (Note: Quotations, unless otherwise specified, are average market prices oil spot): — Meat.—Market remains unchanged. All descriptions in active demand with short supplies selling at maximum prices. New Zealand lamb, limited, amount has been released by order of the Government at 11-! d. Argentine beef, no supplies available. Frozen American beef iiing offered in the market by order of the Government at maximum prices, U-ld and 9}d. Butter and Cheese.—No chance since last report; small supply continues in active demand at maximum prices. Hemp.—Manila hemp, nothing fresh here. Reports indicate that United States Government will take control of purchase and distribution; no definite information available. Outputs, third week in January;. 10,'flflO bales. New Zealand hemp, business is dull, and conlined to parcels already shipped. Buyers not disposed to go on at presen prices in view of uncertain delivery. Wheat and Oats.—Market very quiet; no change in prices.
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Taranaki Daily News, 7 February 1918, Page 2
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174COMMERCIAL. Taranaki Daily News, 7 February 1918, Page 2
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