BRITISH-MADE GOODS
USE IN RAILWAY WORKSHOPS
AUCKLAND, February 10
The opinion that the depression wouh be more readily overcome if preference were given to British and colonial pit.dints is expressed in a communication to the Prime .Minister by the linkways Tradesmen’s Association.
“In regard to your statements relat ing to the huying ol British-made goods,’’ says tile association, “we finu it difficult to reconcile your attitude with the practice of using expensive Am erican materials in «tlie railway work shops, particularly in regard to American paints and varnishes used for railway carriages. \Ve consider that the practice should he discontinued, as the British article has always given satisfaction in the past.” In conclusion, the association urgethat as far as possible only Britishmade goods should he used in the railway workshops.
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Hokitika Guardian, 18 February 1932, Page 8
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