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Evening Star, Issue 18264, 2 May 1923, Page 2

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OTAGO APPLES AT BUENOS AYRES.

Mr H. Turner advises that the shipment of 1,100 cases of Otago apples per Pakehai arrived in excellent condition, and realised an average price of 9s 6d per case, f.0.h., New Zealand. The prices must ho considered quite satisfactory, in view of the fact that large shipments from other parts were landing in indifferent condition at the same time, with the natural result of depressing the market' generally. Otago shippers are now preparing a furth<S£ shipment of something over 2,000 cases for shipment to Buenos Ayres per the Orar2 from the Bluff during the present week, and it is hoped that the result will bo equally satisfactory. The largest shippers were Tonkin’s Estaitejind Mr F. G. Duncan’s Sunnyvale orchard, while others helped with smaller quantities. MERCHANDISE MARKS BILL. * NEW ZEALAND’S PROJEST. [Pee United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, May 1. In regard to recent cables appearing in the Press relating to proposals under the Merchandise Maries Bill, which is now before the Imperial Parliament, the Now Zealand Meat Producers’ Board cabled its London office as follows:—“Press cables received here regarding tho Merchandise Marks Bill infer that all meat must lie marked by the Customs, presumably on arrival. This would mean an additional handling, which will not improve tho condition of nur meat, besides disfiguring the carcass. If this is the proposal, then enter the strongest protest through the High Commissioner for New Zealand.” A reply to this message lias been received as follows “ Have been watching Merchandise Marks Bill closely, mM have strongly protested against the objectionable feature through the High Commissioner for New Zealand. It is yen- unlikely that tho proposal you mention will be included, and already the Government has agreed to withdraw the word ‘ indelible,’ A further protest will be made if (and when) tho Bill proceeds.”