Rubber
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During World War 11, Papua’s rubber pi duction was controlled by the Australian Govei ment. The fixed prices paid at plantation, j lb. (Australian currency) were:—
Since price control on rubber was lift most Australian trading firms use 1 Singapore day-to-day quotations as a basis wr buying Papuan rubber. The Singapore Exchai gives buying prices for four grades and aven rates ruling In September were:— No. 1 RSS, loose. 37 cents lb. (12.64 d. Aus No, l RSS, baled 37 cents lb. (12.64 d. Aus No. 2 RSS baled, 35Vs cents lb. (12.04 d. Aus No. 3 RSS, baled 32 x /4 cents lb. (ll.OSd. Aus
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