London, Feb. 1.
Mr. Scullin, the Australian Premier, speaking at Canberra to-day, said it was quite hopeless to expect Australia to agree to Empire Free Trade, From the Australian viewpoint, the scheme was entirely impracticable. Australia, he _continued, was engaged in building her own industries. Lord Beaverbrook's plan would be of no value because would remove tariff protection from Australian manufacturers, "We believe," he added, "in giving first preference to Australian products and after that preference to Britain debt reduction would become practicable—British Wireless through Reuter.
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