TEAM WORK.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 August 1925, Page 1

TEAM WORK.

WHAT TilE EMPIRE XEEDS. WKiJdXGTOX. August 20. The guest, of honour at the Now Zcn--1:iml c’iuh this afternoon was Sir Harry Brittain As nevcn before in our history. Sir Harry said it was necessary to close up ti 10 ranks of thought in helpful comradeship. There was plenty of lile and grit left in the Old Country (applause) and they knew that they would get from Xew Zealand all the support she could give. (Applause), deconstruction on a broader basis was imperative. England in the days of Elizabeth was a very small place, but ovenutally tin 1 very troubles that brought about Idle l disruption ol the British Empire and the losing ol he t’uited States made great and valuable reconstruction necessary. It was the rail that had developed America as the sea had developed our Empire. America had concentrated in the development. of her people, while much of our expenditure had perforce been upon scattered units, but anyhting tdij l l the l’idled Stales could do the British Empire could do. (Applause.) “We, have got to go in for team work," said Sir Harry, “but _ ii we could got the same interest in team work into r.lio Empire that pervades the All Blacks there would be a renuirkabU* mlvam-.*. 1 ’ Ip I<> now wo had been working ordv slowly, but we needed to take Iho broadest possible view. Britain had put up money and was prepared to spend ii. but the dominions must advice on that expenditure. The ramifications ot development, especially in our tropic possessions. clamoured for attention. Empire preferences was gaining ground and the problem was all through one of united action. On the sea many nev. routes wore required to link up. all our units, as ashore hotter transport was required. AYo were just at the beginning of a great air Iranspoit age. and within the next few years il would he possible for New Zealanders to be in London in nine or ten days. The advantage ot being able tumbling important men together for Empire conferences in a few days could not he overestimated and rapid transport would have a marked effect on the encouragement of basic Imperial agriculture. There was room for immense improvement in Xew Zealand publicity. He had never seen a fairer spot, "bet the world know more about yourselves," be remarked. "T knew your great Mr Massey well, and T have read a good deal, but what does the man in Canada or the Cnited States know of Xew Zealand. Xot half as much ho ought to do. The Canadian. Pacific Railway could show you how to advertise yourselves in the right way." lie wished to see what could eas'dv be produced Here—the finest allBritish films the world had over seen. A film illustrative of the wonder Mi I history of t>he country, its amazing progress, its scenic quality and the life'"of its people should be of absorbing interest anywhere in the world. Tliey had had a warmer welcome nowhere and they meant to return. (Applause). Captain Shaw of the "I-ondon Times” also spoke warmly of the liospitalitv extended to them. "I do not know what your prescription for making Xew Zealanders is. but all that scents necessary is to give an Irishman. Scotchman or Englishman a steamer ticket and leave the rest to von." he said. "T went yesterday to Flock House, that splendid and wonderful institution, but there they merelv scratch the surface of the great problem of population and your security.”