IKE PRICE OF MEAT
IS THERE PROFITEERING? JOINTS FOR THE HOSPITAL’. “How much does the Hospital Board pay for its joints?” asked Mr H. Tristram, al a meeting of the Board .today. . “Sixpence per lb,” replied the clerk. “is it good meat?” enquired Mr Tristram. "It's supposed to he the best,” answered the clerk. ‘“Then there must he profiteering somewhere," said Mr ’Tristram. “Why?” asked the clerk. “Because the general public have to pay Is (id a lb for good meal.” replied Mr Tristram, “and 1 would like them to know how they are being robbed. Surely, if the butchers can afford to sell their meat to the hospital at (id per II), there is no justification • for charging the public from 100 to 150 .per cent more."
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Waikato Times, Volume 92, Issue 14362, 13 May 1920, Page 5
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128IKE PRICE OF MEAT Waikato Times, Volume 92, Issue 14362, 13 May 1920, Page 5
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