Export apple consignment away

The first consignment of apples from Central Otago for export to London has now gone forward for shipment per SS Cornwall. The Railway Department is taking particular care of the handling of this consignment to ensure its arrival at the steamer with the least possible chance of harm from handling. Included in this consignment are 50 cases of Winter Nelis pears sent as a trial shipment by a local orchardist. Pears from other parts of the dominion have not exported successfully in the past, but the local growers have strong faith in the keeping quality of this fruit, and in giving this shipment a trial. It will be interesting to learn later how this shipment of pears opens up.