THE EMBARGO ON POTATOES
<»I TELEGRAPH.—FRSSS AS3OCUTION.J
CHRISTCHURCH, 95th May
A promise that an endeavour will be made- to have certain restrictions lifted, so as to permit-of the export of potatoes to Australia, was made to-day to a deputation by Mr. M'Donald, representing the Board of Trade. Mr.. M'Donald stated that he would recommend the Minister for Customs ■to permit of the embargo on the~export of potatoes beir;g lifted for a period of two months. Mr. M'Donald also made a. promise that regarding- the embargo on the importation of potatoes into the Commonwealth lie would maiie inquiries and representations ■with a view to the restrictions being lifted if i.t \vere; possible.
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Evening Post, Volume XCIX, Issue 120, 21 May 1920, Page 9
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111THE EMBARGO ON POTATOES Evening Post, Volume XCIX, Issue 120, 21 May 1920, Page 9
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