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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 30, Issue 21, 15 March 1918, Page 4

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High Commissioner's Cabled Market Report. The Department of Agriculture, Industries, and Commerce has received the following cablegram, dated London 9th March, 1918, from the High Commissioner for New Zealand. (Note: Quotations, unless otherwise specified, are average market prices on spot). Meat.—Wholesale maximum prices of imported meat have been raised and are now same as English; mutton and lamb 13d, beef 123 d. Supplies consist chiefly of imported meat. Butter and Cheese.—No change since last report. In active demand with short supplies. Supplies consist chiefly of Argentine and Colonial. No stocks of French, Danish, or Irish on the market.

Hemp.—Manila hemp market steady and fair business doing. New Zealand continues in active demand if shipment has already been made. Business cannot bo done forward shipment. Wheat and Oats.—Market quiet and steady, no change in prices.