FREE STORAGE OF BUTTER.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 10664, 31 January 1898, Page 5

FREE STORAGE OF BUTTER.

[by telegraph.—press ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Saturday. The Department of Agriculture has issued a circular in reference to the free storage of butter awaiting shipment at Wellington, Waitara, Now Plymouth, Lyttolton, and Port Chalmers. It eays" It is proposed to grant free storage, including handling in and out of store, for a month, or until an earlier loading date of the first available boat. If for any reason the produce is not shipped within the month, or by the first ship whose loading date is during the month, the shipper will be liable for all charges thereafter. All cheese should be at least one month old before being sent into store. As only a limited amount of space is available, it is intended to accept small lots only for storage. Large parcels must be sent direct to the ship's side, and will be examined before being placed on board. Should, however, any difficulty arise in shipping, the Government grader will, on application, make every endeavour to provide storage, but the department will accept no responsibility except in respeotof free storage as above mentioned. The Government undertake no duty or liability in connection • with the storage or shipment of produce, therefore exporters must make their own arrangements for transit to and from the store and for shipment (including provision for insurance and protection from damage or loss of every kind)."