WAR PRICES IN ENGLAND
War prices in England are commented i upon in a letter from a New Zealand man, who has been residing in the Old Country for about 10 years past. Kents everywhere have been increased. he says, and important articles of food are retailing at the following prices:—English beef and mutton, Is 2d per lb; butter, Is 3d per lb; sugar, 6%d P e r lb; rice, 4>rid per lb; potatoes, 10d per stone; and bacon Is 2d per lb. Fish is at a famine figure, even at Grimsby.
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Southland Times, Issue 17658, 16 February 1916, Page 2
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92WAR PRICES IN ENGLAND Southland Times, Issue 17658, 16 February 1916, Page 2
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