FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY
MANUFACTURERS' EFFORTS The maintenance of the volume of footwear production at its present level in the light of manpower and material shortages, was discussed at the annual conference of the New Zealand Footwear Manufacturers' Federation in Wellington. Specific consideration was given to essential civilian and military production, standard and simplification specifications and other relevant issues. Mr. E. R. Norman (Wellington) was re-elected president, with Mr. V. Dearsly (Auckland) as vice-presi-dent. The executive is Messrs. R. Davenport (Wellington), A. J. O'Brien (Canterbury) and H. J. Luff (Dunedin). The Auckland representative will be elected by manufacturers in the area. The secretary is Mr. D. I. Macdonald (Wellington), of the New Zealand Manufacturers' Federation. During the concurrent annual meeting of the New Zealand Boot Manufacturers' Industrial Union of Employers, Mr. Norman was re-elected to the presidency of that organisation, and Messrs. Davenport, O'Brien, Luff, E. G. Bridgens and H. Edwards were elected to the executive. Mr. Dearsly was re-elected vice-presi-dent.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXV, Issue 153, 30 June 1944, Page 6
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FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY
Auckland Star, Volume LXXV, Issue 153, 30 June 1944, Page 6
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