The industry, the Minister said, would make a contribution of great importance to defence preparedness and to the conservation of overseas exchange resources. The technique of motor-engine manufacture demanded the highest engineering skill, and successful establishment in Australia would be a definite landmark in Aus. tralia's growth towards industrial na tion hood.
"During the past week" said Mr. Lawson, "the Government has taken steps to launch three new industries motor car engines, canvas and duck, and tyre cord and has also given fur ther substantial support to the alread established industries of cotton grow ing and wine production. The combined effect of these measures will be to strengthen greatly the capacity of the Australian national economy to stand up to the strain imposed by war conditions."—Reuter.
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