1090

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

[No. 79

(d) Whichever of the following amounts is appropriate in the circumstances of the case, namely:—
(i) When the sum of the amounts specified in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this clause is less than an average of £19 a ton, an amount computed at the rate of 20s. a ton for lots of ½ ton or more, and computed at the rate of 30s. a ton for lots of less than ½ ton; or
(ii) When the sum of the amounts specified in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this clause is an average of £19 a ton or more, an amount computed at the rate of 30s. a ton for lots of ½ ton or more, and computed at the rate of 40s. a ton for lots of less than ½ ton.

Computation of Distributors’ and Wholesalers’ Prices by Reference to Average Prices

12. In computing the maximum price that may be charged by any distributor or by any wholesaler for potatoes that have been acquired by him in different lots at different prices, the appropriate maximum price may, with the general or special approval of the Tribunal, and subject to any conditions that may be imposed by the Tribunal, be computed by reference to the average of the several prices paid for such potatoes.

Retailers’ Prices

13. (1) Subject to the provisions of subclauses (3) and (4) hereof, the maximum price that may be charged or received by any retailer for potatoes to which this Order applies shall be the sum of the following amounts:—
    (a) The price actually paid or payable by the retailer for the potatoes:
    (b) Any transport or other charges actually paid or payable by the retailer:
    (c) An amount equal to 33⅓ per cent. of the sum of the amounts specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) hereof.
    (2) The retail price of any potatoes, computed in accordance with the last preceding subclause, shall be calculated by reference to the prices and weights disclosed in the appropriate invoices.
    (3) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing provisions of this clause, the retail price of potatoes shall not in any case exceed—

For Potatoes sold (by Retail) in the North Island (exclusive of the Provincial District of Auckland)

Period (both Dates inclusive) within which Retail Sale is made
7th September, 1943, to 6th October, 1943 ..
7th October, 1943, to 21st October, 1943 ..
22nd October, 1943, to 6th November, 1943 ..
7th November, 1943, to 21st November, 1943 ..
22nd November, 1943, to 6th December, 1943 ..
7th December, 1943, to 6th January, 1944 ..
7th January, 1944, to 29th February, 1944 ..
Maximum Retail Price per Pound.
.. 7d.
.. 6d.
.. 5¼d.
.. 4¼d.
.. 4d.
.. 3d.
.. 2¼d.

For Potatoes sold (by Retail) in the Provincial Districts of Auckland and Nelson

Period (both Dates inclusive) within which Retail Sale is made
7th September, 1943, to 3rd October, 1943 ..
4th October, 1943, to 18th October, 1943 ..
19th October, 1943, to 3rd November, 1943 ..
4th November, 1943, to 18th November, 1943 ..
19th November, 1943, to 3rd December, 1943 ..
4th December, 1943, to 3rd January, 1944 ..
4th January, 1944, to 29th February, 1944 ..
Maximum Retail Price per Pound.
.. 7d.
.. 6d.
.. 5¼d.
.. 4¼d.
.. 4d.
.. 3d.
.. 2¼d.

For Potatoes sold (by Retail) elsewhere in New Zealand

Period (both Dates inclusive) within which Retail Sale is made
7th September, 1943, to 3rd December, 1943 ..
4th December, 1943, to 3rd January, 1944 ..
4th January, 1944, to 3rd February, 1944 ..
4th February, 1944, to 29th February, 1944 ..
Maximum Retail Price per Pound.
.. 7d.
.. 6d.
.. 4¼d.
.. 3¼d.

(4) If in respect of any lot of potatoes sold by a retailer the maximum price, calculated in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this clause, is not an exact number of half-pence (in the case of a lot of less than 5 lb.) or is not an exact number of pence (in the case of a lot of 5 lb. or more), the maximum price of the lot shall be the next highest halfpenny or the next highest penny, as the case may be. The provisions of this subclause shall apply notwithstanding that in any case the retailer purports to sell any potatoes otherwise than by weight.

(5) For the purpose of this clause the price paid or payable by a retailer for any lot of potatoes and the transport and other charges paid or payable by him in respect of the same lot shall be apportioned evenly over the whole lot, and the price and charges paid or payable by the retailer for each pound of potatoes included in the lot shall be determined accordingly.

Dated at Wellington, this 6th day of September, 1943.

The Seal of the Price Tribunal was affixed hereto in the presence of

[L.S.]
W. J. HUNTER (Judge), President.
H. L. WISE, Member.

By Authority: E. V. PAUL, Government Printer, Wellington.

Price 6d.]

8. (1) The actual price to be charged by any grower for first-grade potatoes referred to in paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) of subclause (2) of the last preceding clause shall be determined as follows:—

Period (both Dates inclusive) within which Delivery to be made,
Actual Price Per Ton.
£ s. d.
1st December, 1943, to 31st December, 1943 .. 14 0 0
1st January, 1944, to 31st January, 1944 .. 12 0 0
1st February, 1944, to 29th February, 1944 .. 11 0 0

(2) For the purposes of this clause potatoes shall be deemed to be first-grade or underage, as the case may be, in accordance with the following rules:—

(a) Rules as to Size—
(i) If in any sample of one hundred potatoes taken at random from any lot sold for delivery during the period 1st December, 1943, to 31st December, 1943 (both days inclusive), more than 15 per per cent. by number of the sample can be passed through a square of which the sides have an inside measurement of 1½ in., all the potatoes in the lot from which the sample is taken shall be deemed to be underage:
(ii) If in any sample of one hundred potatoes taken at random from any lot sold for delivery during the period 1st January, 1944, to 29th February, 1944, more than 15 per cent. by number of the sample can be passed through a square of which the sides have an inside measurement of 1¾ in., all the potatoes in the lot from which the sample is taken shall be deemed to be underage:

(b) Rule as to Quality.—If in any lot of potatoes more than 3 per cent. by weight of the lot is affected by disease, damage, or other defect, or if the lot is not reasonably free from earth, all the potatoes in the lot shall be deemed to be underage:

(c) Potatoes that are not underage in accordance with paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) hereof, shall be deemed to be first-grade potatoes.

9. The maximum price that may be charged or received by any grower for any potatoes referred to in subclause (3) of clause 7 hereof shall be determined as follows:—

(a) For potatoes grown in the North Island or for potatoes grown in the Nelson Provincial District and sold for delivery in that district or in the North Island:—

Period (both Dates inclusive) within which Delivery to be made.
Maximum Price per Ton.
£ s. d.
7th September, 1943, to 30th September, 1943 .. 42 10 0
1st October, 1943, to 15th October, 1943 .. 35 0 0
16th October, 1943, to 31st October, 1943 .. 30 0 0
1st November, 1943, to 15th November, 1943 .. 25 0 0
16th November, 1943, to 30th November, 1943 .. 20 0 0
1st December, 1943, to 31st December, 1943 .. 14 0 0
1st January, 1944, to 31st January, 1944 .. 12 0 0
1st February, 1944, to 29th February, 1944 .. 11 0 0

(b) For any other potatoes to which this clause applies:—

Period (both Dates inclusive) within which Delivery to be made.
Maximum Price per Ton.
£ s. d.
7th September, 1943, to 30th November, 1943 .. 42 10 0
1st December, 1943, to 31st December, 1943 .. 35 0 0
1st January, 1944, to 31st January, 1944 .. 25 0 0
1st February, 1944, to 29th February, 1944 .. 18 0 0

Distributors’ Prices

10. The maximum price that may be charged or received by any distributor for any potatoes to which this Order applies shall be the sum of the following amounts:—

(a) The price actually paid or payable to the grower by the same or any other distributor:

(b) Any disbursements (other than brokerage) actually incurred and paid by the same or any other distributor by way of grading, transport, or other charges:

(c) An amount computed at the rate of 30s. a ton when the price paid to the grower is £20 a. ton or more, or computed at the rate of 20s. a ton when the price paid to the grower is less than £20 a ton.

Wholesalers’ Prices

11. The maximum price that may be charged or received by any wholesaler for any potatoes to which this Order applies that are sold by him to a retailer for purposes of retail sale shall be the sum of the following amounts:—

(a) The price actually paid or payable by the wholesaler to the grower or any other person:

(b) An amount (not exceeding 2s. 6d. a ton) in respect of any potatoes actually received into and delivered from the wholesaler’s store, together with any transport or other charges actually paid by the wholesaler:

(c) An amount equal to 2⅓ per cent. of the sum of the amounts specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) hereof (to cover the estimated loss due to shrinkage and other natural causes):