GOOD CHEER

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 727, 30 December 1933, Page 5

GOOD CHEER

(Press Assn.-

MR. FORRES SPEAKS GOOD TIMES COMING A BRIGHT OUTLOOK

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Wellington, Friday. A strong confi'dent Belief that an era of prosperity is again dawning was expressed by the Prime Minister in his New Year message. Mr. Forbes states: " With the advent of another year I extend my sincere wishes to my fellow citizens that they may all share a greater measure of prosperity during 1934 than has been their lot during the1 past three •years of economic depression, which we all so fervently hope i» pow definitely passing. "A large seetion of our population har. suffered severely, especially through unemployment and all those who have been more fortunately situated, will, I am sure, joiu me in expressing our earnest sympathy and our hope that these people will share in full in the prosperity that is approaching*. Overseas Trade "New Zealand is probably dependent to a greater extent than any other country upon her overseas trade and , therefore the disastrous fall in prices I ruling in the external markets dur- { ing the depression pei'iod has directly effected the general welfare of the Dominion. However, I can speak today with greater hopefulness as to j the outlook in this respeet than I did | 12 months ago. While with some of our main produets the marketing conditions during the past year have continued to be difficult and the returns relatively small, the most welcome recovery in wool, together with reasonable good values, for lamb and the increasing returns for the byproducts of meat, freezing works hasmaterially aided the whole farming industry. Better. Times "It is earnestly hoped that this may foreshadow better times, also for dairy farmers and fruit fa'rmers in the coming year. The marketing conditions in the United Kingdom are undergoing changes in some respects but I am confident that those engaged in our great primary industries will exercise careful thought and sound judgment in meeting these changes to the best advantage. The quality of our produets which is most important, continues at a high level. Signs of Recovery "A particularly gratifying feature in this connection is the recovery of our cheese from its temporary setback. Another pleasing feature has been the distinct improvement in conditions in Great Britain where a new spirit of hope and confidence, fully justified by facts, is replacing the depressing effect of past years. While the clouds have not yet passed away the outlook for the increased buying powers in cur overseas markets can certainly be regarded as most promising and the primary producing industries can loolc forward. to the New Year iri a hopeful spirit. The characteristic grit and perseverance in producing quality goods which have helped them to earry on during the bad times should bring their due reward to world conditions improve realising that the pros perity of all in this Dominion depends upon the prosperity of the primary industries. Prosperity Dawniitg "My message to the people of New Zealand at the setting of the Old* ear is therefore inspired with the strong and confident belief that an era of prosperity is once again dawning and this with the exercise of mutual helpfulness and team work on the part of all sections of the community we shall definitely succeed in overcom" ing the obstaeles that have so long and so sorely beset the path of nation progress and happiness."