INDIAN WORKERS

Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21409, 1 May 1941, Page 2

INDIAN WORKERS

TRAINING IN BRITAIN PRODUCING ARMAMENTS « i INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ] (United Press Assn.—Eleo. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, April 29 Significant of the co-operation between India and England in arma- ; ment production is the scheme for • bringing Indian workers to Britain ■ for training. Those to be trained-at Government training centres will return to their own country to assist in the development of war industries. The first batch of 50 consist of ' young men of about 20 years. Coming from all parts of India, they already have a certain amount of industrial experience. Further parties will follow. Before leaving the first group was entertained at Bombay on behalf of the Government of India and the meeting was addressed by a number of distinguished Indians. The training course will be similar to that given to English trainees. In addition to their board and lodging the Indians will receive 8s a week pocket money and dependants’ allowances will be paid by the Government of India. LOAN OF £35,000,000 LAUNCHED IN AUSTRALIA STATEMENT BY MINISTER MONEY MUST BE RAISED (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) SYDNEY, May 1 Speaking at the launching of the £35,000,000 war loan, the ActingPrime Minister, Mr Fadden, said that unless the money was lent fully and quickly the Commonwealth could not continue its war effort on the scale ncessary to ensure national safety and achieve victory. Mr Fadden hinted that if the full sum needed could not be obtained by voluntary subscription the Federal Government might be forced to resort to compulsory powers. “We must have the money, and if it is not coming forward voluntarily there are other methods of getting it,” he said. “We are not going to allow our war effort to lag one iota for want of money. Safety of Country •T do not want to be misinterpreted or have my words taken as a threat,” he added. “But I desire to appeal to every loyal person in Australia to help us find tne money generously, not as a matter of gratitude oi charity, but as an indispensable contribution to the safety of the country, much as a sensible business man pays insurance premiums . against loss by fire or burglary. “A coc-tributiou tb trrs loan js-a contribution toward the safety of every man, woman and child, not only in Australia, but in the British Empire. It is a contribution to the safety of civilisation generally-” Mr Fadden said that i\pi the £35,000,000 needed, be spent on war and £8,000,0n civil works. It was the floated in Australia since the began. Australians were first-class fighting men. They must have firstclass means of every kind to fight with. Every phase of war preparations must be speeded up, geared to y new pitch of efficiency and competence. ...... Columns of soldiers in battledress and with bayonets fixed inarched into the hall after Mr Fadden’s address. They were followed by nurses, and national groups in the uniforms of the Free French, the Yugoslavs and Greeks.