The economic position in Chrfstchurcli is reported to be improving;, and trade is on a more solid basis' than, it has been for some years (says an exchange). Although high rents are being charged for many city shops, .city property, 'values are nigh. A business man. says: ""I have never seen so many empty .shops in Christchurch, more especially in the suburbs, as there are to te seen at the present time. In the main streets also, there are shops that have been empty many weeks. r The rent of some of tho shops is undoubtedly too high, but that, is not the whole story. A number of people have tried to make a living in the smaller shops and have failed,- and things are reaching a level.'.'Buy your Alaxm Clock and get satisfaction ?rom Good and Co.. Quality Jewellers.* Alarm Clocks! Largest selection <in Poverty Bay, at prices to suit all.— Good and Co.*
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16703, 21 July 1928, Page 5
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155Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16703, 21 July 1928, Page 5
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