N.Z. BLACK MARKET IN SEED OATS BEING FERRETED OUT
P.A. CHRISTCHURCH, March 11. Large-scale investigation into an alleged black market in gartons and other white oats is Bending, according to a statement by the District Officer of the Industries and Commerce Department, Mr H. F. Larsen Mr Larsen said that it was not the first year in which complaints of alleged black marketing in millingoats had arisen at this period of the season, and preliminary investigations had been made last year. He said that, unfortunately, it was difficult to obtain sufficient evidence to warrant legal proceedings. An order fixes growers the price of white oats at 4s per bushel (free on rail), sacks extra; and it is believed that there has been dissatisfaction with this price-
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Grey River Argus, 12 March 1947, Page 5
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