AFTER TWENTY DAYS

Evening Star, Issue 23380, 25 September 1939, Page 7

AFTER TWENTY DAYS

N.Z.'S SPLENDID RESPONSE I'Per United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, September 25. “The first 20 days after the most flagrant Nazi invasion of European liberties have been memorable for New Zealand,” said the Director of Publicity, Mr J T Paul, in a statement. “ They have been fruitful in the successive steps to protect the interests and preserve the security of our people and British civilisation.”

Every step taken by the Government, he, added, had been measured and designed to extend the national effort. The fact that the courageous lead given had been supported by all sections of ithe community meant national unity, and unity was strength. He mentioned the co-operation with the Government by the Leader and members of the Opposition in Parliament, the New Zenland Labour Party, and the Federation of Labour, employers and manufacturers, farmers and producers, and citizens generally. Mr Paul emphasised the importance of men in their zeal to help stem the tide of Nazi aggression, not underestimating the importance of their present work in the community. “ The response to the nation’s call for a special force for service in Now Zealand or overseas has been magnificent, but all men should-remain at their civil posts till the call conies. They also serve who carrv on.”

Concluding. Mr Paul said the Government would direct the collective power of New Zealand in its war effort, and the achievement of the first 20 days was an earnest of all the future days, or years, necessary to assist in the destruction of a domination now. regarded as a world menace.