FROZEN MEAT.
CHECKED CONSUMPTION. CAUSES CONGESTION OF STORES. London, Dec. 2. The Bristol Dominions Producers’ Association gave a dinner to . Mr. Sidney Kidman, who paid a tribute to Sir Thomas Mackenzie’s efforts to promote the produce trade. His experience and insight constituted him one of the best authorities on the subject. Sir Thomas Mackenzie, in proposing the toast of the Association, said that the meat position was becoming serious. High prices and the restrictions had checked consumption and there was a resultant congestion, causing deterioration of the meat.
150,000 CARCASES HELD UP
The Plymouth Food Committee has protested to the Food Ministry for detaining the Germanic there undischarged with 150,000 carcases of Australian mutton and other food. An official of the Dockers Union states that the vessel has burnt 3000 tons of coal while aerai..ed. There is sufficient lighterage to land the cargo and cold storage to accommodate three-quarters of the cargo. —(A. and N.Z.)
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume X, Issue 18, 5 January 1920, Page 5
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