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COPY OF TELEGRAM.
FROM . . . . . Navy Office, Melbourne.
TO.......Vice Admiral Commanding H.M.A.Fleet.
DATE. . . . . 3rd October 1914.
Your 1610 30th September please inform Administrator - Coolie rice, it appears that supply of this commodity is limited in Australia. Merchants probably hold for their own island trade. About 250 tons available nominal price is £11. Market price Copra £14, small demand. Naval Board.(0030).
The Administratorof New Guinea,
Forwarded for your information.
George PateyVice Admiral.3rd October 1914.
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