Niue's Long Isolation Ended
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Matua Calls After Five Months
From Our Own Correspondent NIUE. June 6.
THE Matua arrived at Niue on June 4.
The food situation had become des nerate. No bread, meat, sugar or flour; and many other necessary commodi ties had been sold out or were in short supply.
This ship was the first supply vessel to call at the island for nearly five months and if she had not appeared when she did, the food situation would have become desperate in a matter of days.
In suite of hardships experienced by the European population, the majority are of the opinion that the shortages and in conveniences are worthwhile if the New Zealand wharf dispute is settled for all time.
The shipping situation is also having its effect upon the basket trade. At pre sent no baskets are being bought, although one firm has orders for over 30,000, when there is shipping to lift them.