BREAQING UP THE GERMAN METAL RING
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. TAKING ACTION. By Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright Melbourne, July 22. The Attorney-General (Mr. W. M. Hughes) referring to tile German domination of met-al agencies, eaid: "This is ii war-of resources. The money of Germany is buying spelter at £30 per ton; Britain is paying £100, Even victory would be barren if the industry was allowed to fall back into German hands: It- is essential that tho industry should be controlled by British and allied interests.-. [Australia is.llo better off, though she is the second lorgest producer of zinc and minerals in the world. Tho ramifications of tho Gorman metal companies are clear. Tho facts demand action. Tho Government proposes to establish a metal exchange under Government control. No metals will be allowed to leavo Australia unless sold according to regulations ; only registered mombers will be allowed to operate, and no orio will be registered unless the authorities are satisfied with his credentials.
BROKEN HILL-COMPANY'S OFFERS London, July 21. Hie Broken Hill Associated Smelter (Juttimui.y Is ttdvaneiiiu attractive offers
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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2521, 23 July 1915, Page 5
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174BREAQING UP THE GERMAN METAL RING Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2521, 23 July 1915, Page 5
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