HIGH FREIGHTS
MR. MASSEY CONFERS WITH SHIPOWNERS. (Rec. July 12, 11.35 p.m.) London, July 11. Mr. Massev hud a conference with New Zealand shipowners at "the Hotel Cecil, to consider a reduction of freights. Sir James Allen was present, also representatives of the Shaw, Savill. "New Zealand Shipping Company, the Commonwealth, Dominion, and other lines. The producers included Messrs. Elgar, Riddiiord, Bell, and Tripp (Wellington). Makgill and Long (Auckland), Dickie (Taranaki). Vavasour (Marlborough). Pharazyn nnd Campbell (Hawke’s Bay). Mr. Massev and sir James zlllen pointed out that owing to the fall in prices the cost of transport frequently loft exporters without a profit, and sometimes actual losers. A small committee was appointed to inquire and report.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 248, 14 July 1921, Page 5
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