BRITISH TRADE.
its position in Australia: By TolecraDh— Press Association—CWyrleht. Perth, April 21 Mr. Hamilton Wickes, the British Board of Trade Commissioner, addressed the Chamber of Commerce on British and Australian trado, the addross embodying the' r conclusions rived at 'after 18 months' investigation..
He believes that the■ equal,distribution of wealth in Australia is unparalleled, in the. world. Outside 40 or 50 British houses which have established their own business here,,.the vast bulk of British manufacturers relied upon Australian, distributing houses. Tho Australian trade was. entirely in Brit- , ish all events, in soft goods and metals. With regard to the value of goods, the.buyer .did not care about the value as long as the price'was. low. -.- ."'. ' ::, : '•-..■■' ■ ; ■■!'
Hβ had 'recommended the: British manufacturers to send out experts .to N learn something about the; markets for themselves.' ' These should examine trade and stocks ; in Australia, and advise their principals at Home.
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Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 798, 22 April 1910, Page 7
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149BRITISH TRADE. Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 798, 22 April 1910, Page 7
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