Portland Guardian (Vic. : 1876 - 1953), Thursday 20 December 1934, page 2


Australian Made Gifts and Toys. The Premier has issued the following message in connection. with the purchase of Christmas gifts and toys?-"The ability of private enterprise to absorb more of the unemployed in.wage-earning, depends on the amount of support given to our secondary industries. Primary production is Australia's main source of wealth, and by turning. into finished articles products that are wrested from the land, the secondary industries help Australia to earn her national income. With Christmas drawing near, our people are beginning to think of making gifts to relatives and friends, including the children. They should, I suggest, buy Australian-made gifts and toys that can fulfil their desires. By suplportillg local 'trade, shoppers will help to bring about a distinct ben-c. fit-for the growth of local industry means decrease in IIunemploynlent. I think the slogan should be-"Australian products first : Emplire goods next."