Control Of Fiji

Exports

THE Fiji Supply and Production Board notified the public, on October 8, that it had been necessary to pro hibit the export of certain goods, and that, before parcels can be despatched overseas, it is necessary to obtain a licence from the Economic Warfare Branch of the Treasury. This has been brought about by the increasing difficulty in obtaining or replenishing stocks of im ported goods, and also in order to conserve shipping space.

Manufactured goods, including food stuffs, cosmetics, drapery, clothing, boots, shoes, leatherware, articles of gold or silver come under the ban.

Permits for sending Xmas and other gifts will be issued only for the following goods—namely, tortoise shell and local curios (excluding articles including gold or silver), souvenir handkerchiefs, scarves and shawls, ivory, ebony, brasswear, and Fiji sugar.

Parcels to people on active service may include home-made Xmas cakes or sweets, hand-knitted socks, and local sugar. Par cels to prisoners of war will not be affected by the new regulations.