SECONDARY INDUSTRY

Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 December 1938, Page 7

SECONDARY INDUSTRY

THE EXPANSION CAMPAIGN GOVERNOR-GENERAL APPEALS FOR SUPPORT. NEED OF MEETING MODERN . DEMANDS. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, This Day. In a broadcast address relayed by the four national YA stations last night, his Excellency the Governor-General, Lord Gayway, inaugurated the Government’s intensive campaign to stimulate the expansion of the Dominion’s manufacturing industries. “The Government has decided to launch a publicity campaign to quicken public interest in all matters pertaining to the economic welfare of the Dominion,” said Lord Galway, “and it affords me great pleasure to say a few words in support of such a worthy object. “This Dominion is a most favoured country, possessing vast resources in minerals, fertile lands, an equable climate, and an abundant water supply, all of which were of great assistance to the early pioneers, who, by their indomitable spirit and enterprise, involving great sacrifice, paved the way for the prosperity of today.” The expansion of the primary industries of the Dominion, said Lord Galway, had been followed by the development of manufacturing industries. These, aided by scientific research and modern methods, had made great progress during the past few years, and had attained a standard of production which showed great credit on those who had fostered them.

Both primary and secondary industries played their part toward the maintenance and development of New Zealand. The progress and prosperity of primary and secondary industries was complementary, and the even development of each would provide a balanced elonomic basis upon which New Zealand could develop future prosperity. In all countries, said Lord Galway, a great measure of self-sufficiency, was evident. This called for initiative, and in New Zealand meant a degree of enterprise which could be compared with the wonderful spirit of the early pioneers. It was most gratifying to observe the manner in which the present generation had responded to this call. “These are ecomonic matters of vital interest, and I am confident they will have the earnest attention of all,” Lord Galways added. lam pleased'to see this campaign has been extended to the schools. It is most definite that by installing feelings of pride in one’s own country into the young minds there will also be instilled a realisation of the responsibility of citizenship in later years. The schools, too, are particularly adapted for furnishing a knowledge of the many scenic wonders of New Zealand. These compare most favourably with other attractions, and are attracting the attention of an increasing number of people overseas,” said Lord Galway.

“I desire that further efforts be made to develop the tree life in the Dominion. With the approach of New Zealand’s centennial the time is most opportune for the preservation and development of the country's national assets. The fostering and the development of the national spirit is worthy of earnest attention, and is a factor which serves to assist in solving the problems inevitable to the progress of a country,” shid Lord Galway. In conclusion Lord Galway appealed for support for New Zealand industries, and said he was confident the response would be universal and spontaneous.