PROBLEMS FACING DOMINIONS

Southland Times, Issue 24368, 24 February 1941, Page 6

PROBLEMS FACING DOMINIONS

Australian Minister In New Zealand (United Press Association) AUCKLAND, February 23. “Australia and New Zealand face much the same problems arising from the loss of several export markets and restrictions on others and also the possibility of further restrictions being applied as the war progresses,” said the Australian Assistant Minister of Commerce and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon. H. L. Anthony, on his arrival in Auckland by the flying-boat Awarua from Sydney. “The chief purpose of my visit is simply to discuss these problems.”

Mr Anthony, who was accompanied by Mr A. C. W. Fisken, chairman of the Australian Meat Producers’ Board, was met on his arrival by the Minister of Marketing, the Hon. J. G. Barclay. The party left later for Wellington. Mr Anthony explained that because of the need to store meat for the time being it had been found necessary in Australia to reorganize the industry generally. Many problems had been created and as New Zealand faced much the same situation it was felt that there would be a great gain in discussions between representatives of the two Governments. Both Dominions had a common purpose, to win the war, so that a closei' bond of understanding on many aspects was especially desirable. Manifestly each should appreciate what the other was doing and what might be possible from a basis of common action. Finance and commercial relations generally will also be discussed by Mr Anthony with members of the New Zealand Cabinet. Asked whether he would be dealing with questions arising from the supply of munitions from Australia to New Zealand, Mr Anthony said it was possible that there would be discussions, but only from the financial angle.