N. Caledonia Now Feeling
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Currency Shortages
THE exhaustion of the New Caledonian overseas funds caused a run on the Noumea stores recently. People be sieged the counters offering to buy al most anything available, at almost any price. There was a special run on dress material and shoes, and motorists bought up all the petrol available, until sales were suspended.
About the same time, the Administra tion informed the public of the gravity of the flour position. It was admitted that stocks in hand were only sufficient to supply the bakers for a short period. The Administration stated it was not proposed to introduce bread rationing yet, but it issued a warning against household wast age, and urged the constant need for economy.
V ' ■ It would be a good idea to ask candi dates in the next Australian General Election not what they stand for, but what they won’t stand for!
Sir Maynard and Lady Hedstrom left Suva on January 12, on a visit to New Zealand.