WOOL IN WARTIME.
War developments are reducing the number of nations from which a demand for wool and the products made from it can bo expected, report Winchcombc, Carson, Ltd.. Sydney. Holland and Belgium are normally extensive importers of the sheep’s staple. In 1938 Holland imported 63;000 bales and Belgium 722,000 I lies. A great part was re-exported to other Continental countries. That trade has now practically ceased.' -The' open markets in South Africa and South America will feel- its loss. When this war is over the greater part of Europe will possibly be hungry for woollen goods This will also apply to some .degree to Great Britain, where civilian/requirements are rationed. Millions of ine.n are passing from civilian to army life, resulting in a strong demand for wool-for uniforms. Peace "would create an inquiry for goods lor civilian use, as it did after the last war, v but the strength of the inquiry will depend upon the world’s financial position, the futuro of which cannot be gauged.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 163, 10 June 1940, Page 12
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