AUCKLAND FRUIT MARKET.
DECREASE IN PRICES. The general tone of the fruit, market yesterday was slightly easier than on Tuesday. Apples were again plentiful, and prices declined somewhat. There w„v said to be no likelihood of the prpn ns- 1 ing for some time. A large quantity oi pears, which had become over-ripe m store, were sold at cheap rates. Jslantt oranges, repacked, realised lis to Ms W * Irhe'Ta!™? will arrive on Tuesday with nearly 20,00) cases of oranges-the large** consignment which has reached Auckland for five rears, and there is bound to oe a heavy" reduction in price. aum» were in short supply ami soldl wen. A small quantity is on the lalune, but not affect tin prices. There was a pl«>Wg supply of lemons, and prices *$**£ per cent, on Tuesday's rates. There was a good demand for tomatoes.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17483, 29 May 1920, Page 6
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