LIGHT WEIGHT?

Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 52, Issue 3756, 15 May 1936, Page 12

LIGHT WEIGHT?

PACKING COMPANY’S METHODS. What was described as a deliberate attempt by certain Australian packing companies to deceive the public was brought before the notice of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce at its last meeting by Mr. J. A. Norrie. Stating that it was the duty of the chamber to protect the general public, Mr. Norrie exhibited two packets of Australian raisins, which at first glance appeared identical in brand, size and weight. He said he sold one packet for but it had been brought to his notice that what seemed to be the same article was being sold in the town for 6 lid. On investigation he found that, while the marking on both packages was similar, in small letters was written on one “120 z. The packet which he sold was marked 16oz, and the other package had a dummy bottom to make it up to the same size as the heavier one. “I am satisfied that that packet is put up for the benefit of unscrupulous traders who want to put it across,” declared Mr. Norrie. He contended that the matter should be placed before the proper authorities.