A larger number of applicatiés for advice and assistance in entering areas in the Broadway and Yangtszepoo areas for the purpose of obtaining possession of food stuffs was received by the Food Transport Office of the S.M.C. yesterday. Many firms and individuals were successful in obtaining their object, and turned to report their success-to the office.
It is understood that lighters under the control of a carrying company' drer will attempt to bring flour and other] food stuffs from Holt's wharf fairly large quantities to-day Owners of 19,000 bags of rice now marooned in Hunt's godown have placed their warrants in the hands of the Food and Fuel Committe which hopes, if and when oppo! tunity offers, to assist in transferring the rice to accessible godowns. The offer in connection with Hunt's wharf car remains open until Friday to-morrow at. 5 p.m, It is emphasized that all risk incurred in the possible transfer will be for the owners
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