RECORD PRICES FOR VEGETABLES
SHORTAGE OF SUPPLIES IN SYDNEY (Rec. 10.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, Nov. 1. Root vegetables of such poor quality that in normal times they would be considered fit only for stock feed are to-day bringing record prices. This is due to the potato shortage, caused by the recent waterside strike, which has resulted in quantities of potatoes having to be dumped, while others have been left in Tasmania. The prolonged drought has seriously reduced production in the areas normally supplying Sydney with all types of vegetables. Carrots are selling at up to lOd a pound, swede turnips 9d, sweet potatoes lOd, pumpkin lOd, and pagsnips Is 6d. Market indications are that prices will be even higher, as potatoes sold surreptitiously brought £3 a bag.
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Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 25022, 2 November 1946, Page 9
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