THE KING COUNTRY CHRONICLE. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1908. Ourselves.

King Country Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 105, 29 October 1908, Page 2

THE KING COUNTRY CHRONICLE. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1908. Ourselves.

The present issue marks the entrance of the "Chronicle" to the third year of its existence, and in tendering our best thanks to our supporters we do so with every desire and intention of justifying the support which has been so liberally proffered ,by the public hitherto. More than two years ago when the work of establishing the paper was first undertaken, there were many difficulties to overcome, and it was realised that without the hearty support of both settlers and township

residents throughout the 1 whole district the chief function of the organ, as a district paper, would ho curtailed, and progress v,ould Jie slow. That, we have been able to pursue a progress!ve policy and produce a paper somewhat worthy of the line district in which it circulates, is due to the generous manner in which, the settlers have responded to our efforts. On our port we have at all times endeavoured to assist in the march of sound progress. The views advanced and the eri i icisms offered have ever been dictated by an earnest, desire to conserve the interests, and champion the. cause of the settlers in every portion of the district. In such an extensive district it could hardly be expected ihat our opinions and criticisms would, in every instance, meet with the individual approval of every reader, but we have sufficient confidence in the fairness and integrity of our public to believe they credit us with acting and writing at all times in the public interest, and for the general good. The columns of the "Chronicle" are open to ail for the ventilation of public grievances, and our efforts are freely tendered to the settlers "for the cause that lacks assistance; for the future in the distance, and the good that we can do." The district has progressed in every respect during the past two years and the prospect of much greater development in the near future has inspired us to special efforts in order to keep the "Chronicle" thoroughly abreast of the needs of our public. We are therefore prepared to issue the paper twice a week in future, and as soon as our mail services render it possible, to increase the issues accordingly. We are indebted to public spirited men in the various localities for the supply of local news. These men are devoting time and effort in order to keep their districts before the public and, at the same time assist in chronicling the social and public life for the benefit of all. In recording our appreciation of these efforts we must express the hope that the labours will not be relaxed. The influence of such work is widespread, and much greater than is realised by those who benefit therefrom. In conclusion our last word must be an exhortation to the settlers to unite and work actively and harmoniously for the common good. There is everything to gain by adopting such a course and everything to lose by neglecting to do so. The "Chronicle" is, as it ever has been, anxious and willing to assist to the utmost. In requesting the co-oper-ation and assistance of the public in return we do so in the interests of the whole district, and with every confidence as to the result.