BRITISH DEFENCE

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20820, 2 June 1939, Page 7

BRITISH DEFENCE

WOOL FOR UNIFORMS BIG ORDER BY BRITAIN NEW ZEALAND TO PARTICIPATE (independent Cable) LONDON, June 1 It was officially stated at Bradford to-day that the * British Government intends to buy 3,000,0001 b. of tops of 50's quality from the British Empire to expedite the manufacture of uniforms. This will be the first direct buying from partly-manufactured wool. The value of the deal Is nearly £230,000, so that the transaction jb substantial, but not sensational. The wool will come ellltflj from Melbourne and New Zealand cross breds, and the price will be in lin with the current season's ruodet values.

EFFECT OF THE ORDER EMPLOYMENT TO WORKERS ADVANCE IN QUOTATIONS (United Pres* Assn.—Elec. TeL Copyrtg (Received June 2, 11 a.ui.) LONDON, June 1 The Government’s decision to buy 3,000,0001bs of crossbred tops for army uniforms purposes resulted in an advance of id per ib in quotations, a ft a protective measure on the part of lopmakers, until they see how much business it brings. The order should bring welcome employment to wool and textile workers. THE BRITISH NAVY NEW VESSELS LAUNCHED CRUISER AND DESTROYER (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received June 2, 11 a.m.) LONDON, June 1 The cruiser Fiji, the first of the new 8000-ton cruiser class to he armed with six-inch puns, was launched yesterday. The Kimberley, a destroyer of 1690 tons, was launched at Southampton to-day.