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spheres. This especially applies to my advisors the Munitions and Supplies Board. The following have been associated with the Department in honorary capacities : — The Munitions and Supplies Board, consisting of A. H. Miles, Esq., 0.8. E. (Chairman), Alexander Macintosh, Esq., and George Wilson, Esq. Sidney Kirkcaldie, Esq. and J. L. Morrison, Esq. (soft-goods experts). James Marchbanks, Esq. (engineer). W. H. Morton, Esq. (engineer). M. P. Cameron, Esq. (hardware-buyer). A. W. Blair, Esq. (solicitor). I trust that the great conflict which has caused these gentlemen anel others to especially associate themselves with the Government will at an early date exhibit reliable indications of terminating successfully to the allied arms.. Under such conditions they will, I am sure, derive satisfaction in reflecting on what has been done, but until then we are, in honour bound to in no way relax our efforts, nor to take action likely to increase the difficulties of the Imperial authorities in meeting the heavy demands which the war has made on the resources of the Empire. Throughout the period under review the staff of the Department (controlled by my Chief Executive Officer, Mr. A. M. Adams), has rendered creditable and satisfactory service under conditions of continuous pressure. Arthur M. Myers, 30th September, 1918. Minister in Charge of Munitions and Supplies.

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