OPEN MARKETS
QUESTION OF SUPPLIES NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING The possibility of obtaining open markets in Auckland was discussed at the monthly meeting of the Auckland branch of the National Council of Women last night. The president, Miss G. M. Henujs, presided. It was pointed out that if the City Council were to be asked to establish such a market definite written guarantees as to the supplv of goods for sale would have to be obtained. At present there was ample evidence of buyers, but no concrete information as to trie number of sellers. It was decided that the National Council of Women should approach the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, the Farmers' Union and the Women's Institutes asking for their cooperation in an investigation into the sources of supply which would he available_ for an open market. These organisations would also be asked whether they would be willing either to attend a conference of prospective suppliers or send out a questionnaire to obtain the names of suppliers, together =with the quantity and type of goods which would be supplied.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23769, 24 September 1940, Page 11
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180OPEN MARKETS New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23769, 24 September 1940, Page 11
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