Although it is w.ell known that the Stewart Island oyster is distributed northwards for a considerable distance, few persons are aware of the immense distance sometimes traversed before it ..finds its way into consumption. A Bluff merchant, with a largo export business in oysters, told a “Southland News reporter that not only is there a keen sale as far north as Auckland, hut, as regularly as clockwork, there is an average weekly shipment of about lot) sacks (11,250 dozen) to. Melbourne. Melbourne is 1200 miles distant. It is on record, however, that Melbourne merchants have sent a few bags on to Adelaide, a distance of over 2000 miles from their native beds in Foveaux Strait.
Amber Tips Tea is essentially a wholesome stimulant and can be taken with benefit by those of weak digestion ■ All grocers, 1/8, 1/10 and 2/- pcr.lt>.. , , lS
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2755, 9 March 1910, Page 7
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142Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2755, 9 March 1910, Page 7
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