COMMERCE TRAIN

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 504, 6 November 1928, Page 15

COMMERCE TRAIN

“SHOULD BE ANNUAL EVENT” BUY N.Z. GOODS The president of the Auckland Manufacturers’ Association, Mr. G. Finn, at a meeting of the association yesterday, suggested thAt the “Commerce Train” might become an annual tour, but more time should be given by visiting the northern part one year' and the southern the following year. I\lr. Finn, who, with the secretary of the association, Mr. J. Findlay, represented the association on the tour, gave a detailed account of the towns and industries visited on the trip and expressed his appreciation of the nature of the expedition in bringing town and country people into closer contact. Mr. Findlay outlined his views on the benefits of the trip and stated that right throughout the district the farmers were optimistic regarding the future prospects of the country. A vote of thanks was accorded Messrs. Finn and Findlay. A letter was received from the Auckland Chamber of Commerce asking for the association’s assistance in helping unemployment. It was resolved to inform the Chamber of Commerce that tlie association was in full sympathy with the proposal and that many manufacturers were keeping on their full number of employees making up stock and also that the chamber could help by advocating that every section of the community buy New Zealand goods whenever possible. The publicity committee reported having arranged for the reprinting of 1,000 copies of an article from the “Australian Manufacturer” on “Hoy/ Protective Duties Reduce Prices.” Copies numbering 200 had been sent to the southern association, to each member of the association, and also to all parliamentary candidates in the Auckland Province.

It was also reported that 5,000 copies of the souvenir folder in connection with the Commerce Train, from Waitomo to Taneatua in the south to Broadwood and Mangamuku in the north, had been issued.

A silver cup had been donated to the Birkenhead Carnival Committee as first prize for the best shop window dressed with New Zealand-made goods. There were 21 windows inspected and the first prize was awarded to Mr. Roberts, grocer.