EMPIRE GOODS
DEFINITION WANTED MOVEMENT IN BRITAIN. (“Sun-” Cable.) Received March 8. 11.30 p.m. LONDON, March 8. It is understood that a number of members of the House of Commons have determined to stop the abuse of the word “Empire’’ in traders’ advertising by inserting a clause in the Merchandise Marks Bill clearly defining the extent to which it is applicable. Empire producers favour the adoption of the principle operating in some of the Dominions’ preference duties, insisting that at least 75 per cent, of the value be expended in Empire labour and material before the word “Empire” could be applied. Some traders consider that the use of the words “Empire” and “Imperial” should be prohibited, because they give custom rrs the impression that the goods aje officially recommended. They express the opinion that the country of origin should be stated.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19786, 9 March 1927, Page 9
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141EMPIRE GOODS Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19786, 9 March 1927, Page 9
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