EXPORT MEAT INDUSTRY

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14770, 8 October 1921, Page 5

EXPORT MEAT INDUSTRY

DELAYS IN UNLOADING. THE CATTLE “KING'S” INTERVIEW ARGENTINE COMPETITION. (By Telegraph.—Special to Times.) WELLINGTON, Friday, The cablegram reporting the interview with Mr A. Kidman, the Australian cattle “king," was mentioned in the House to-day. Mr Kidman predicted a bad market for meat, and referred to the delay in unloading New Zealand lamb in Britain.

Mr Massey said lie coyld not disagree with Mr Kidman. As far as beef was concerned, the position would probably improve when all the commandeer beef was disposed of, but he could not express any opinion that would lead New Zealand pastoralists to think that we could compete successfully with Argentine in beef for some considerable time, though we could compete in mutton and lamb. He had discussed the handling of New Zealand meat with the Port of London authorities and shipping companies in England, and had received assurances that they would do everything possible to avoid delays in future. Mr Lysnar (Osborne); There are 30 New Zealand ships waiting now. Mr Massey: But not with meat aboard. Mr Lysnar: Yes, most of them.