FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
EMBARGO ON AUSTRALIAN SUPPLIES. Per Press Association, WELLINGTON, Deo, 15, An embargo on Australian fruit and vegetables was announced by the Minister of Customs to-night. It will not apply to fruit and vegetables exported from Australia on or before December 16. In a statement, Hon, W, Downie Stewart says the Government for a long time unsuccessfully endeavoured to secure the removal by the Commonwealth of the embargo on New Zealand fruit and fruit plants. This embargo is very serioirs for New Zealand, especially during the present i economic and financial crisis when the necessity for obtaining every available market for our products is paramount. ; Mr Stewart added that the embargo is not being imposed to protect New Zealand fruitgrowers from Australian competition and would be removed at any time Australia consented. to admit ; New Zealand fruit and fruit plants.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 16, 16 December 1932, Page 16
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142FRUIT AND VEGETABLES Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 16, 16 December 1932, Page 16
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