Orange Bloc Calls For
p. 69 · Read in the full issue
Unity
From Our Own Correspondent
Mangaia, Nov. 10.
rE recent suggestion that all the Cl “orange" islands” combine for col lective bargaining with NZ’s In ternal Marketing Division is well re ceived here, but the “orange Quisling” makes realisation difficult.
The Quisling is the native planter who is very willing to accept the increased price which is aimed at, but, till this is granted, ships his fruit as usual, and won’t ioin in any concerted action to withhold exports to NZ.
We have a few of these people in our midst, and so far, every attempt to hold up supplies of oranges till at least 10/- a case (of 250) is guaranteed, has resulted in failure. The present price, of 6/-, was rated an immense triumph—it took 25 years to achieve it. But surely 10/- for 200 oranges is not beyond NZ’s purse?
In Auckland and Wellington the fruit is sold at 6d. a piece.