THE OYSTER SEASON.
OPENING NEXT SATURDAY. SUPPLY TO BE READY. Otsteh-pickikc is to commence on Monday next in preparation for the opening of the season on the following Saturday, As in former years the industry will be under Government control. The prospects for the season are reported to be such as to indicate a plentiful supply. Arrangements have been made for the picking to commence at I Ponui, or Chamberlain's Island, opposite Waiheke, where the beds were not touched last reason, and also at Russell. At Ponui 20 men will be employed, a i larger number than last year. The oysters there are described as being excellent in quality and condition. It is intended to initiate the season with a supply of about 500 sacks, half from Ponui and half from Russell. A record quantity is reported to be available from the beds of the Hauraki Gulf and Russell.
On and after Saturday next oysters will be on sale at the Government depot at the King's Wharf. The prices to be charged have been fixed at the same rates as Drevionsly, namely, 13s 6d per sack locally, and 14s f.o.b. steamer or train for outside districts. Small quantities will also be sold at Is per five dozen, and 3s per kerosene tin full.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15900, 24 April 1915, Page 6
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213THE OYSTER SEASON. New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15900, 24 April 1915, Page 6
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