The loss to the Buller district during the mining and waterfront hold-up is estimated to be in the vicinity of £40,000 (states the Westport News).. Some of the lost business may be recovered, but, on the other hand, customers driven elsewhere during the hold-up may place their further orders also elsewhere.
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Otago Witness, Issue 4039, 11 August 1931, Page 22
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