NOT FOR WAR.
SCRAP IRON SHIPMENTS.
The opinion that many New Zealanders were under a false impression in regard to the shipment of scrap iron to Japan was advanced by Captain G. Kurushima, of the Japanese steamer Ryoka Maru, which is loading scrap metal at Lyttelton. "It must be remembered that Japan has to import each year considerable quantities of iron ore, scrap iron and steel," he said. "She has been doing so for many years. At one time it came mostly from England. Much scrap iron was obtained by Japan from South Africa and Calcutta. The reason for coming to New Zealand for the present cargo of some 7000 tons is that the market is cheaper here. It does not necessarily mean that the metal will go to make war materials. It will most likely be utilised in the manufacture of machinery as in the past." Captain Kurushima produced a letter which appeared in a southern newspaper protesting against the exportation of the scrap iron to Japan, it being contended that it was for the manufacture of war munitions. Captain Kurushima contended that it was most unfortunate that such reports were circulated.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 70, 24 March 1933, Page 8
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193NOT FOR WAR. Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 70, 24 March 1933, Page 8
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