PRAISE FOR NEW ZEALAND

Hokitika Guardian, 12 March 1930, Page 3

PRAISE FOR NEW ZEALAND

CANADIAN BOWLERS RETURN BY AORANGI.

AUCKLAND, March 10

Twenty-five of the party of 37 Canadian bowlers who toured New Zealand and Australia, are on iboard the Aorangi, which arrived at Auckland from bydney this morning.. Three of the original party remained in. New Zealand and the remainder have started out on a world’s tour before returning to their home, country. “We have nothing but praise for Australian people,” said Mr R. Gray, the vice-captain and acting-secretary of the party. “We had the unique experience of being allowed to take part in the Inter-State bowling tour-' ment there, and we were agreeably surprised to win a couple of games against.the State teams. Considering that the Canadians were a touring party, we consider it a bit of an achievement.

“Taking the tour all round, it has been a most successful one from every point of view,” he continued. “We have met hospitality everywhere, and I would like to mention at this stage how we did appreciate our reception in New Zealand. Until this tour we business men in Canada did not know' nor did we realise what Australia and New Zealand could produce, and more particularly manufacture. The establishment of secondary industries in New Zealand and Australia has opened our eyes. We will go 'back to Canada as walking advertisements and publicity agents for these two splendid countries under the Southern Cross.

“A word in conclusion, however. We really think that you both need more population. New Zealand, in particular is a great country which has only touched on the fringe of its productive capabilities. There is a great field in tbe Dominion for the farmer and agriculturist. Get the right sort of man on the land and this country will never look back.”