The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-29
Australian Notes

Though paint manufacturr ~ Of Australia
claim that they will soon be able 10 supply
all paints needed. this seems TO be an over
statement. Queensland wholesale dealers are
fairly well stocked with goods. but in spite
Of the exchange IL will not be long before
they Will be In the market for American
products.
The Australian manufacturers OF wire as
sert that they will soon be able 10 supply
all demands for wire. their aggregate output
being about 100 miles day. but as the
policy Of the Government seems TO be TO force
the cutting up OF the large runs. and as the
lessees Of large runs which are not yet avail
able for subdivision arc going In for smaller
paddocks, the need for wire would appear to
he much greater than local mills can fiji for
a long time.
In line with the enthusiasm at present
prevalent in Australia over the programme
OF making everything at home. leather belt
Ing is being made locally in sufficient vol
ume II Is said, to take care Of most of the
demand. Duty on leather betting was in
creased by the tariff introduced last March
betting would apparently have TO sell in Aus
tralia on quality, In competition with the
local product which would have II price ad-
vantage. There is no resistance TO the sale
Of imported articles which serve tho purpose
better than the local product, and, though
probably costly at first. the introduction OF
American betting should eventually prove
profitable
In order to attain the greatest progress In
the Australian market American companies
should be represented by Americans rather
than through the medium of Australian
agencies representing several nationalities.
Inasmuch as delivery counts for great
deal. II has been suggested In the case OF
machinery that an exporting company under
the Webb act, representing number OF
American manufacturers. maintaining a shop
with stock OF machinery on hand and en-
ploying mechanics, would be good thing.
The problem OF repairs would be solved by
such an arrangement
The Hawkes. Bay Power Board. IN one of
the most prosperous and progressive sections
OF New Zealand, proposes 20 raise a loan of
so73. 800 for hydroelectric plant on the
Waikaremoana River and TO distribute the
current 20 Wairoa and surrounding country.
The New Zealand Parliament has appro-
printed s6ai ,257 10 be devoted to the develop
ment Of reforcstation and 10 look after the
existing Government forests II IL proposed
to utilize at least 100000 acres for refores-
tation at as early a period ms possible, and
this allowance IN to assist In getting some of
the land In shape.
Parliament has appropriated s3.7i2 200 70
be devoted TO building homes for the work
ing classes in different parts OF the Do
minion during the next year. There is a
great shortage Of homes for the workers In
The different centres There Is also great
shortage OF building material, and the cost
OF construction Is high and private capital is
tirnid about investing In homes and business
property at this time.
The voters Of wellington have authorised
the city council 20 place loans 70 the amount
~ az 91e 400 for different improvements TN
and about that city, Of which S2,I34,IOO Is
allocated for the extension OF the water sup
ply, sess 500 for street works. ", 100000 for
trsmvay extensions. tt04.600 for fire protec-
zion buildings, fire alarms, equipment, &C,
ana s7el 100 for n tunnel In Mount Victoria,
go as TO connect up one OF the promising
| suburbs.
Tho wairarapa County Council. with head
ounrters AZ Masterton, New Zealand, IL ar
ranging TO expend si14,1O0 on road improve
n,erta in the vicinity OF that city, with Mr..
T,nine Meason as civil engineer. The mate
RAJ used il TO be tar or bitumen macadam,
and as much OF the work as possible VIII be
doro las, n, rhInery. The council already pos
sesses \ good stone crusher and has on order
a power roller. " stu needs nov mixer
"a a nortable boiler and two motor lorries
or trucks. The total cost OF the new plant Is
placed at sas.Tco.'