HERE is a paragraph that has a peculiar interest to this district, which can produce the best honey it is possible to produce in New Zealand. A writer in the European Mail of August 23 says Why is not more done, I wonder, with New Zealand honey ? The other day 23 tubs of fine honey were bought in at 42s per cwt. I have spoken to many people on the subject of honey, and find that the most astounding apathy and ignorance prevails on the subject of honey dietetic xtally. If only means were taken to educate the public as to the wholesomeness and very great value of honey as a food staple, we might look for the development Of a large trade in New Zealand varieties. It may not be generally known that, according to a Greek classic, the inhabitants of ancient Sardinia lived on little else than honey, and were famous for their longevity.
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Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume III, Issue 369, 26 October 1889, Page 2
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156Untitled Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume III, Issue 369, 26 October 1889, Page 2
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