The unsatisfactory state of the Cook Island fruit trade was brought under the notice of Sir Maui Pomare by a strong deputation of Auckland Importers, who stated that Ngakuta was a most unsatisfactory boat. If something were not done the fruit trade would have to cease. A better grade of fruit was necessary, and many of the cargoes were too small. The deputation thought Auckland would order about 16,000 cases a month, aqd Wellington and the South Islqqd 12,000 a pnonth. ’JWie MijyJggr s«M ho wouW 90 . Into the
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Otago Witness, Issue 3769, 8 June 1926, Page 34
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