MEAT PRICES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16737, 19 May 1922, Page 7

MEAT PRICES.

REDUCTIONS ANNOUNCED. Hie Board of Trade has completed an investigation of the retail prices of meat in Christchurch, Ihe outcome of this inquiry and the reduction in wages bonus, is that butchers have decided to reduce their prices id to Id per lb, according to ruts.. The board has issued the following statement: “’I he new prices will come into operation next week. Some 1 mtchers will charge more than others, but. if buyers will only use their discretion and buy carefully, they will find that they should be able to obtain ino best prime quality moat at or about the following prices for cash. ’ In supplying the following prices, the board states that it should be remembered that the prices are for prime quality and for qasli : —- Bee t steak 'rom 5d to 7<l per lb, according to cut. Skirt beef 5d per lb. Sirloins. 6£d to 7d per lb. Prime ribs fkl to s)d, Top side o£d-C-orned round 7d Corned brisket 6*d. Fresh brisket and flat rib 4|d. Gravy beef sd. Tripe 7d. Sausages 4d. Rump and fillet steak lUdLeg of mutton 6£d. Forequarter mutton 3d to 3£d. Shoulders 54<L Loins untrimmed 4d. Loins trimmed 6 ft. Loin chops 7d. All other chops 3d to sd. Flaps 2d.