TO COMBAT HIGH PRICES
NEW BRITISH SCHEME. STANDARD COMMODITIES. (Received 9.30 p.m.) Eeuter - LONDON, Oct. 6. The Central Profiteering . Committee is co-operating with traders with a view to reducing the cost of living. It is expected that the outcome will be that large supplies of guaranteed food and clothing will be placed on the market and also standard building materials at fixed prices. It is suggested that the standard price of men's suits shall be £5. West End tailors at present are charging from £15 15s to £18 18s.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17596, 8 October 1920, Page 5
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89TO COMBAT HIGH PRICES New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17596, 8 October 1920, Page 5
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