A Maori who had been summoned to appear before the Court at Gisborne, only to find that the charge was withdrawn, caused some amusement by aaking, "What about expenses?" I'll allow 6s for his fare," said the Magistrate. "What about dinner?" asked the native. "What is that?" asked the Magistrate. "I want to have some dinner," replied the native, amidst laughter, and a further 2s 6d was allowed as expenses. Mr F. W. B. Greville, editor of thii Dairyman, has received the following cable message from the Bristol Fruit Brokers: "We will guarantee 8s a case for apples. Wall open credit if you telegraph name of (banker. Somerset leaving March 8." A case of fruit contains about 40 lb, and the guarantee of 8d is equal to little more than 2d per lb. It is apparent from the wording of the mess/age that the Bristol brokers are either willing to make purchases f.o.b, or to make advances against shipment with a guarantee of 8s per case.
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Waipa Post, Volume XXI, Issue 1211, 28 February 1922, Page 7
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