EARTHENWARE PIPES
EXISTENCE OF COMBINE ALLEGED. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, May 16. Something in the nature of a bomb-shell was sprung at a meeting of the Christchurch Drainage Board when Mr H. G. Livingstone made a declaration that there existed in New Zealand to-day a combine or trust of some earthenware pipe manufacturers whereby the price and output of pipes was controlled by a monopoly, much to the detriment of the public and local bodies. He supported his allegations by a copy of an agreement which he claimed was in operation. The subject arose from a letter from the Napier Concrete Company, Auckland, quoting prices for the supply of pipes. After vigorous discussion the board decided not to call for tenders for the pipes it requires. It determined to give a straightout order to Napier Concrete Company for £5OOO worth of pipes.
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Southland Times, Issue 20489, 17 May 1928, Page 11
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143EARTHENWARE PIPES Southland Times, Issue 20489, 17 May 1928, Page 11
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