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 in its Fish Market Department have had the effect of keeping it at a reasonable price. In spite of the high cost of working material, etc., caused by the war, fish is cheaper in Auckland than in any other part of Australia or New Zealand.

The Market is open from 6 a.m. on Monday to 12 noon on Saturday, and is worked by a day shift and a night shift. Business is transacted in the office between the hours of 5.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. Hawkers, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, dealers, and the trade in general are supplied between these hours. Fish is received for cleaning and smoking at any hour of the day or night, and an average of 45 hands is employed. Two motor vehicles deliver to city and suburbs. The Department also sells fish direct to the public through its own shop, situated in Queen Street. So far the Council's operations have been chiefly of an experimental nature, and given proper facilities, there is no reason why the venture should not prove a success, as the experience gained has been invaluable.

During the year ending March 31st, 1921, the total weight of fish received from all sources was 1,040 tons, and returns from sales amounted to the sum of £49,758 J. H. DEIGHTON, Manager.