Australian Rice Disliked
p. 12 · Read in the full issue
In Fiji
From Our Own Correspondent
Suva, May 12.
A FAIRLY large quantity of Austra lian-grown rice is coming into this Colony; but the Indians —who are the principal consumers—do not like it much, and buy it only when they can not get other varieties. They say that it is too soft and starchy.
' Now that the chief rice-growing coun tries are in enemy hands, there is a South Seas market for Australian rice, and it is a pity that Australian growers do not give attention to the varieties that will sell readily—such as Chetua, Patna, or Motka. Supplies of seed could be obtained here.
At the Polynesian Club of Sydney recently, the president (Mr. Leonard Moran) was given a handsome and ancient kava bowl from Wallis Island (Uvea). It was presented by the Wallis Island members of the crew of a Free French steamer who have been wel comed and entertained by the Club members.