PRODUCE PRICE FLUCTUATIONS
Averaging Incomes Suggested
"Unless some way, other than price control, can be found to give a measure of stability to prices received for fruit and vegetables sold on the market (floor, this industry should press I the Government for the averaging lof incomes, say, for a three-year i period, for taxation purposes,” said Mr A. F. Seyb, chairman of the market section of the Canterbury Market, Process and Stone Fruit Society, in his report at the annual meeting of the section.
"The year to year fluctuation of some commodities (often caused by Government policy over importation of certain lines at fixed retail prices and seasonal hazards) convinces me that we have a valid claim for this recuest,” said Mr Sevb. The following officers were elected: chairman, Mr A. F. Seyb; vice-chairmen, Messrs G. F. Roberts, N. H. Wood; committee, Messrs L T. Armstrong. J. Barker, S. C. T. Lilley, F. C. Lucas, T. R. Mundy, W. L. McFadden; society executive. Messrs Seyb, Roberts, Wood; delegates to conference, Messrs Seyb, Wood, Lilley. Armstrong,
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Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29192, 30 April 1960, Page 11
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