SARDINE FISHERIES
(By Telegraph—Press Association.)
AUCKLAND, July 14,
A statement in favour of the commercial development of sardine fisheries was submitted by Mr. F. S. Petrie to the Sea Fisheries Investigation Committee, which held its eighth day's sitting in Auckland. Evidence was also given by representatives of Pearl Fisheries, Limited. Representatives of signatories to the petition recently presented to the Government praying for the prevention of monopolistic control of the fishing industry also gave evidence.
Other matters covered in the evidence were the provision of adequate local supplies, control of export-by the Government, fixation of retail and wholesale prices, and the easing of restrictions on boat building.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 13, 15 July 1937, Page 16
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107SARDINE FISHERIES Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 13, 15 July 1937, Page 16
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