THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto: Public Service. MONDAY. WEDNESDAY. & FRIDAY. MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1925. ADVANCING A DISTRICT.
It has been rightly observed that the adage “some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them” applies equally to districts and towns, and that the people of a district which is great by achievement are the most honoured. Candid critics must admit that the district of Hauraki Plains is not achieving greatness as quickly as it should. Certainly it is growing, and growing rapidly; but this growth is like that of a wild plant—increasing its size but not becoming of rntch more use or value until taken in hand and developed to its utmost. Just as a wild plant can in time be made to produce luscious fruit, so can this district be made prosperous by greater attention to its needs. Man is by nature an uplifter, seeking to improve himself and his surroundings, but many are indolent and so wrapped up; in themselves that they do not see that by assisting their neighbours and the district they are improving their own status. The proportion of uplifters in many cases, unfortunately, is small in comparison with the goslows. The uplifters of a district are the boosters, who, having a strong faith in the future, are anxious to assist in the,' work of progress and put their shoulders to the wheel. The go-slows are those who are satisfied to let others do the work or to stand by to the end and let .the district go on in the. same old rut. Lacking a vision of the future, or not realising that three helping one another will do as much as twelve men singly, they do nothing except perhaps criticise and discourage the broader minded ones. As each man is unconsciously aware of his own cupidity, his desire for unearned money or favours, so he automatically becomes consciously suspicious of the motives ■of other people, and suspicious of every proposed policy affecting the district unless he is fully aware of the facts. Unjust criticism fe a great deterrent, and if to this is added ridicule, the discouragement to the uplifters is such that the bravest falter. On tne Hauraki Plains, as in e.very district, there are many organisations having for their aim some form if beltenment or the Interests of some class. Ratepayers’ citizens’ leagues, farmers’ unions, chambers of commerce, progressive associations—their names are legend. Yet
how mnay of these organisations receive the support of the class they represent ? In practically every instance they owe their existence to a tew uplifters. men are dubbed agitators by the goslows, who, however, while not becoming members, are not above seeking the assistance of the organisation on occasion. The Ilauraki Plains can do with a few more uplifters and boosters, and now is the time for renewed activity. Wholehearted co-operation is desired, and the sinking of petty differences for the common weal is essential.
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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVI, Issue 4823, 16 March 1925, Page 2
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501THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto: Public Service. MONDAY. WEDNESDAY. & FRIDAY. MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1925. ADVANCING A DISTRICT. Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVI, Issue 4823, 16 March 1925, Page 2
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