CANADA AND AUSTRALIA

Evening Star, Issue 20846, 16 July 1931, Page 9

CANADA AND AUSTRALIA

THE MEW TREATY EXCHANGE OF GOODS Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, July 15. Tho consummation of the treaty with Canada is provoking favourable comment in official and shipping circles. Described as a “ goodwill ” ship, the Canadian Constructor will lift a record consignment of 250,000 cases ot currants, raisins, and dried and preserved fruits at tho I‘eastern 1 ‘eastern ports of Australia on September 1 for Canada, while arrangements are now being made for shipments of Australian navel oranges, . Tho Canadian Transporter, winch is due hero to-day, is bringing 2,000 tons measurement of newsprint, which eceived favourable treatment under the treaty and even larger consignments are expected in the near future. Tho iiners Aorangi and Niagara are likely to benefit to a much greater extent in the’ future by reason of their refrigerated space COMMENT BY LONDON ‘TIMES.’ A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. LONDON, July 15. ‘ TJie Times,’ in a loader, says “ The satisfactory trade agreement with Australia will encourage Canada to open negotiations to end the unfortunate dispute with New Zealand. The treaty will bo welcomed in Britain as a step in tho right direction, though rcgrei will ho widespread that it is not the British Government taking the lead in a movement to promote trade within the Empire.”—London ‘ Times ’ Cable