Australia After java’s Trade

Manawatu Times, Volume LIX, Issue 7438, 13 April 1934, Page 7

Australia After java’s Trade

PROFITABLE BUSINESS MAY FOLLOW MISSION United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.— ( bpyright. Received Thursday, 9.25 pan. SINGAPORE, April 12. Mr Latham, representative of the Australian Government, in a statement at the conclusion of his Java tour, said he regarded the time spent as completely confirming the ideas actuating the Commonwealth Government in despatching the mission, which had made many contacts which would facilitate the future intercourse of the two countries. “After rapid and colourful visits into the inland districts we left full of gratitude for the kindness and hospitality of our hosts, who also expressed great appreciation of t,lio action of the Australian Government in sending the mission. After meeting many of the business men of Java we are satisfied that a suitable trade representative here will be a great advantage to Australia.”

Co-operation of. Boards BUSINESS MEN’S PROPOSAL Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, Last Night. The desirability of developing new markclj, especially in the East, was discussed by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, which, following the recent visit to New Zealand of Mr J. D. Larson, trade counsellor to the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, lias been considering the practicability of New Zealand appointing trade counsellors to prospective markets. The chamber proposes lo ask the cooperation of the Dairy, Meat, Emit, and Honey Boards in an endeavour to locate new markets. The chairman, Mr Lunn, said that the proposal would involve a considerable expense, but there was every likelihood that the money would'bo well spent. The shipping companies would jump at. the chance if trade to the East could be organised. Members pointed out that if New Zealand sent produce to Japan site must take Japanese goods in payment. The chairman said that the suggested new outlet was the East generally, including Java and China. Mr J. A. C. A 1 lum stressed the need for finding new markets immediately, before New Zealand got it “in the neck.” “We want to retain our one big customer,” he said, “but wo also want to find new customers. No business firm would like to be relying on one good customer.”