THE SHIPPING QUESTION.
2.500,000 CARCASES OP BEEF IN STORE. SHORTAGE OF WHEAT. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, April 15Tn (lie ITonse of Representatives tonight, llr. Afassey stated they could expect. a shortage in shipping during the next few months on account of what was known as the "Argentine season." Mr. Jlassey further stated that the Government had two and a half-million carcases of beef at present in store in New Zealand. During an explanation of the wheat position in the House, the Hon. MacDonald mentioned that the wheat yield for the season would be only six rail- [ lion bushels. They would still have to go outside for next year's wheat supply. Australia could not be looked to for a good milling wheat at c!i«ap prices.
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Taranaki Daily News, 17 April 1918, Page 3
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124THE SHIPPING QUESTION. Taranaki Daily News, 17 April 1918, Page 3
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