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Wanganui Chronicle, 11 October 1948, Page 8

GEORGE COl RT’S YEAR OF RECORD SALES Trading diliiculties in the past year had not diminished, said lhe chairman, Mr. A J. Court, at the annual meeting of shareholders of George Court and Son, Ltd., “Trade and commerce today are moving on shifting sands," said Mr. Court. "But with the guiding light of considered and cautious policy, your directors feel quiet confidence in the future and in the ability of the company to maintain its progressive path. One cannot, when mentioning trading stock, refrain from referring to lhe import restrictions and the recent rumours that alterations and modifications 1° the present system are contemplated. Doubtless an improvement could be effected which would prove to be not only in the interests of the consuming public but in that of lhe economy of the country as well.” The gross profit, affected by the lowered mark-ups. showed a slight fall on lhe previous yea) 1 . This, coupled with an increase in expenses due mostly Io higher award wages, was reflected in lhe lower net profit of £28.904. The firm's reserve position was remarkably strong. , Events in commercial and trading spheres had showed that a keynote of wariness was fully justified, said Mr. Court.

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