Trade with Russia?

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXIX, Issue 88, 9 April 1934, Page 4

Trade with Russia?

There does not appear to be any prospect of Canterbury opening up a trade in frozen meat with Russia on the same lines as in pre-war days. This information was contained in a letter received by the executive of the Canterbury Sheep Owners’ Union from the Minister of Agriculture (Mr C. E. Macmillan) and the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board at a meeting. The letters further stated that the Russian Trade Commissioner in London could not hold out any hope of Russia importing meat in the near future. Members of the executive generally agreed that the only basis on which' business with Russia would appear to be possible would be along the lines of Russia taking New Zealand produce in return for any New Zealand requirements which she would be able to supply to an equal value. From the report it was clearly indicated that conditions in Russia with respect to the importation of foodstuffs were totally different from those ruling before the change of Government there. The Japanese Foreign Office announces that Japan is accepting, this week, the Dutch invitation to a trade conference at Batavia, at which Dr. Haruiehi Nagaoka, ex-Ambassador to France and ex-Minister in Holland will be the chief delegate.