Wellington Visit by Sir Thomas Robinson to Settle Meat Claims
Sir Thomas Robinson formerly of Queensland and wartime ally of the Imperial Food Supply Department is in Wellington to adjust claims by Imperial Authorities against New Zealand freezing companies. He will assess storage and handling factors before settling a claim considered not large.
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Wellington
Sir Thomas Robinson
Queensland
Imperial
Food Supply Department
New Zealand
Thomas Robinson
London Wholesale Market Report Calls Covent Garden Rebuild
The Departmental Committee's fourth report says Covent Garden buildings are obsolete and costly for fruit handling causing delays. It urges extending the market into neighboring buildings and placing it under public authority. It also notes Smithfield meat market is inadequate and calls study before restricting cold storage duration.
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London
Covent Garden
Smithfield
Government moves to back grain production with cooperative storage finance
The United States Government on June 13 announced steps to ease the agricultural situation by uniting farming organizations and financial interests to develop a plan for cooperation. The aim is unlimited storage and finance for grain production.
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Washington
United States
Banks pledge 25 million for live stock industry
In Washington on June 14 a group led by J P Morgan pledged 25 million dollars to finance the live stock sector. Middle West interests matched the sum. Loans will be long term credits of two to three years with renewal. Western committee to meet in Chicago to finalize details, reducing need for government aid.
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Washington
J. P. Morgan
Western Committee
Chicago
London Wool Sales Weakened Demand Pins Prices
At the wool sales a poor selection and weak competition kept quotes largely unchanged. The New Zealand 1.G.G. clip reached a top price of 103d and averaged 10d per pound.
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London
New Zealand
Bradford Market Tops Demand as Quotations Hold
Bradford market shows steadier demand for tops with quotations unchanged as buyers and sellers keep to familiar price levels, indicating a stable trading session.
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Bradford
Australian Wheat Export Price Extended to August
The Wheat Commission in Melbourne extends the current quotation for wheat for flour exported to the East Pacific and New Zealand to August. The June 8 cable reported the Wheat Board increased the quotation from 7s 6d to 8s per bushel.
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Melbourne
Wheat Commission
Pacific
New Zealand
Wheat Board
Government Raises Wheat Price Quotation in London
London quotations show the Government advancing the wheat price per quarter while the Australian figure stays at 77s per quarter. The move affects grain markets and cost expectations for buyers in both regions.
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London
F.a.g
Revival of German textile industry in 1920 21
The Daily Chronicle reports a strong revival in German textiles for 1920 21. In the nine months to March Germany imported 830 190 bales of cotton. Nine spinning and weaving firms paid dividends averaging 25 percent plus bonus. Unemployment stood at 4.7 percent. Flax acreage rose from 33 000 to 172 500 acres, meeting about 60 percent of Germanys needs.
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London
Daily Chronicle
Germany
Herring Egg Production and 16th Century Hearths
A statement notes that one herring yields between 20 000 and 30 000 eggs annually. It adds that hearths in the room center were constructed as late as the sixteenth century.
Zann Double Absorption Treatment Promises Pile Cure
Advertises the Zann Treatment for piles claiming cure for itching bleeding external and internal piles with instant relief. Guarantees or refunds money if not satisfied, price 108 6d inclosure of postal notes and plain wrap pamphlet. Confidential correspondence to The Zann Proprietary Box 952 Wellington.
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Wellington
Sir Cunliffe Owen Retains Jockey Hector Gray for Season
London June 18 Sir Cunliffe Owen has retained Hector Gray the New Zealand jockey for the current season. He will ride at Ascot and other venues as part of Owen's Chelsea team effort this year.
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Press Association
London
Cunliffe Owen
Hector Gray
New Zealand
Ascot
Yachting Contest to Start at Cowes in July
An international contest begins at Cowes on July 29 with British and American teams. Six races are planned with four yachts per side, rivaling the prestige of the American Cup.
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Press Association
London
Cowes
Piano and Household Goods Auction Listing
A catalog of items including a piano upright grand, a Ford motor car, dining table set, sideboard, chests, chairs, rugs, linen, beds, wardrobes, and various furnishings. The notice ends with a bold buyers of land reference.
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Ford Motor Car
Begg and Co
Morris
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