BRITISH FOOD SUPPLIES.
(Australian and N.Z. Cable A.-vsooiatioii) (Keut«r'B Telegram.; LONDON, August 31. The Press Bureau says a proclamation prohibits the importation of bacon, hams, and lard, except under license, enabling the Government to take ovei the whole Imports' and- concentrate purchases m various countries into a single organisation. The Food /Ministry is immediately establishing a buying agency, m the United States. The goods will bo distributed through the ordinary channels at prices excluding unreasonable profits. Orders are being issued fixing tlie prices of cheese and butter.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 14391, 1 September 1917, Page 3
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87BRITISH FOOD SUPPLIES. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 14391, 1 September 1917, Page 3
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