SUPPLY OF PHOSPHATES.
(press association telegrams.)
WELLINGTON, March 31. It is now intended by the threo Governments concerned, viz., Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand, to take&vcr not only the Isl.and of Nauru, but also the Pacific Phosphate Company's interest in Ocean Island. This means that the company's business at the two islands mentioned, together with the whole of the plant and machinery, will be taken over as a going concern. It is hoped that the transfer will take place about July Ist nextThe arrangement, when completed, will ensure a supply of phosphates to New Zealand producers for centuries to come.
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Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16798, 1 April 1920, Page 6
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