SMALL TOOL MANUFACTURERS
INTERESTING SAMPLES. Two interesting sets of small tools made by limbless soldiers at tho Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops, London, were brought out from London by Mr. John 1. Fox, to show the R»nntr''ition Department. Mr. Fox visited the workshops when at Home, and was struck with tho facilities provided for the employment and' training of limbless men. Tho articles, nil very neat in construction, consist of twist, drills, reamers, nuts and bolt.?, taps, dies, and a dio holder of various dimensions. These were all mado by limbless soldiers whilst undergoing training, and tho exhibits speak volumes for tho efficiency of the men. The articles have been handed to tho Repatriation Department by Mr. Fox, who considers that there may be prospects for the establishment of similar workshops in New Zealand. The Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops were, ho stated, a great institution, and provision was made for a thorough practical training in various trades nndftr practical instructors. The matter is to be brought boforo tho Repatriation Board at its next meeting.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 112, 5 February 1920, Page 5
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173SMALL TOOL MANUFACTURERS Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 112, 5 February 1920, Page 5
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