BRITISH INDUSTRIES
QUESTION OF SAFEGUARDING. SUPPORT FROM TEXTILE UNIONS. (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.' LONDON, December 3. (Received Dec. 4, at 1 a.m.) There is great interest in Yorkshire in the decision of a meeting of the National Association of Unions in the Textile Trades in Bradford. In consequence of the, report five trade union associations adopted the following declaration:— “ That, as Unemployment in the wool in-, dustry is likely to be accentuated by the importation of foreign dressed goods, trades unions, with certain limitations, should therefore support those manufacturers who are -making further application for safeguarding.” The declaration follows a conference with the employers. It is Understood that the duty proposed will apply to all imported wool fabrics of from 2 to II ounces per square yard._ A previous safeguarding application in 1925 was refused, but the trade unions were not associated with the employers. The,'trade unions will meet on Tuesday to Maw up details.—Australian Press Association.
BEAUTY . Is sometimes a matter of teste, but ifr IS OFTEN MANIFEST. This is strikingly illustrated by an inspection of the Extensive Showrooms of' Nees, the Furniture People. Here are many articles so delightful that you would indeed he hard to please did you not admire these SPLENDID SPECIMENS OF CRAFTSMANSHIP. As examples—out of hundreds—we quote three NEW DESIGNS OF JACOBEAN SIDEBOARDS in Rubbed Oak, priced at £l3 10s, £l6 10s, and £23, a wonderful, tribute to the Nees System of Direct Selling and Low Profits. T Come and inspect—you will always obtain some new idea in furnishing. NEES, Corner Hanover street and Anzac highway. Late Night Friday. —Advt.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20582, 4 December 1928, Page 9
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