Rice Shortage In Bsi
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From Our Own Correspondent
Honiara, June 10.
AN acute shortage of rice in the British Solomons which began towards the end of May is causing concern among planters and traders.
The Muliama brought in a little rice in the last week of May, and the ketch Evaleeta brought a further supply, but considerably more is needed.
The hold-up appears to be in Sydney.
Many private traders are losing labour needed for copra cutting and construction work, as the boys see no reason to work without their rice ration.
Miss Glen Bulwinkel was married at the Presbyterian Church, Lismore, NSW, on June 9 to First Officer John Keene, of Qantas Empire Airways, Lae, NG.