Common Objective of Gathering

Grey River Argus, 13 October 1948, Page 5

Common Objective of Gathering

LONDON, October 11

“We in the Commownealth are united io a common objective—the establishment of peace and the building of the prosperity of our peoples,” said Mr Attlee, in a broadcast welcome to the representatives attending the Commonwealth talks. In the difficult times through which the world was passing, it behoved those who were inspired by the same ideals to get together, he added. “We are assisted by our common faith in democracy and freedom; Our Commonwealth of free, equal, sovereign nations, freely operating for common ends, is a great stabilising factor in the world to-day. I am sure our conference will be followed in the thoughts and prayers of all men and women of goodwill.” Mr Attlee said: “The purpose of this gathering is to have a full and frank exchange of views on major matters, which are of common concern to the countries of the Commonwealth. The proceedings are not very formal and we do not seek to pass a large number of detailed resolutions. Rather we are taking this opportunity for getting to understand more closely one another. A good deal of time will therefore be spent in informal meetings and discussions.”