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HIGH COMMISSIONER'S MARKET REPORT. The Department of Agriculture, Industries, and Commerce has received the following cablegram, dated London, March 2 from the High Commissioner for New Zealand. . Meat.—Not withstanding very limited supply of all descriptions of meat present ' supplies meet requirements. Demand is limited. Owing to the fact that supplies consist chiefly of English meat, Patagonian lamb and Argentine mutton arc selling at maximum prices. New Zealand lamb, chilled beef, small supply available. Butter. —Butter is extremely scarce, and supply falls short of demand. No change in prices. Cheese.—Stocks are very light, with the exception of Dutch. Estimated Canadian cheese stocks, London, Liverpool, and Bristol, 5144 boxes, against* 23163 .boxes at the same time last year. Wheat.—More offering; moderate business has been done at last quotations. Oats.—Active demand at full prices. Hemp.—Manila hemp market steady, /with moderate demand; output during two weeks ended February 23, 40,000 bales. New Zealand spot market strong; market quiet and Bteady for forward shipment. ir
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Taranaki Daily News, 7 March 1918, Page 2
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161COMMERCIAL. Taranaki Daily News, 7 March 1918, Page 2
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