CARGO FOR AUSTRALIA
REFUSAL TO ALLOW AMERICAN CARRIERS [Pee United Press Association.} AUCKLAND, October 3. Dissatisfaction at the Government’s refusal to permit American vessels to carrv cargo between jSTcw Zealand and Australia or Fiji was expressed by tho council of the Chamber of Commerce today, when a letter replying tv representations was received from the Mintster of Labour, Mr Webb. It stated that it was not a question of temporary, expediency, but a principle of, vital concern for the protection of British pingMr A. G. Limn said the boats available to carrv such cargo were those of a nation that was proving itself Britain’s greatest friend. This should bo pointed out to the Minister. The council decided to write the Prime Minister requesting reconsideration.
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Evening Star, Issue 23697, 3 October 1940, Page 8
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124CARGO FOR AUSTRALIA Evening Star, Issue 23697, 3 October 1940, Page 8
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