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Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 August 1939, Page 2

The caustic comments of Americans about New Zealand being tied up with import restrictions and the fact that New Zealand money would not be accepted by business men or natives in Fiji were the most lasting impressions gathered by Mr G..W. Mills, of Palmerston North, while visiting Suva with a party of New Zealand bowlers. The natives refuse to take tips in New Zealand money, which they said was "no good,” and nowhere was New Zealand money accepted across thecounter. Australian, English, and American currency, however, was always acceptable. Mr Mills said he had to sign seven forms before leaving New Zealand before the Government would allow him to make a bank draft to Fiji, and he was then permitted to transfer only three-fifths of the sum he intended. Commenting on the cost of living in Fiji, Mr Mills said he purchased a tailor-made suit for £3 10s.