COAL OUTPUT
INCREASE OF 25 PER CENT IN FIRST QUARTER OF THIS YEAR. MINISTER ON IMPROVED POSITION. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH. This Day. "For the first quarter of 1941 the Dominion's coal output showed an increase of 25 per cent on the figures for the same period last, year," said the Minister cf Mines, Mr Webb. “The actual increase for three months was 100.828 tons. As for the month of March, the production of coal from Ihe principal collieries in New Zealand was 45,712 tons higher than for March last year.” As far as the railways were concerned. Mr Webb added, the stock position in the South Island was quite good, but in the North Island, although there was no need for concern the position had to be Watched very closely io ensure an adequate reserve of coal being maintained. The household stock position was also satisfactory and there was no need for the public to be apprehensive of rationing under present conditions.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 2 May 1941, Page 6
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163COAL OUTPUT Wairarapa Times-Age, 2 May 1941, Page 6
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