Food in 1947

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, 19 February 1947, Page 8

Food in 1947

When the Famine Emergency Committee began its work early last year everybody's hope was that the food crisis then facing the people of so many countries would be short-lived. The 90-day's crisis that some authorities spoke fo at the time has lasted for more than o year, and may continue for another Expectations of relief from last summer's harvest have been fulfilled only in part, and to the shortage of food has been added the rigour of the severest European winter in 20 years. Britain's problems have been increased by the greater difficulty of obtaining those foods which during the war came from the United States. So the part the Dominions can perform in supplying food for Britain has become more important than ever. Throughout New Zealand the response to the Famine Emergency . Committee'r appeal has been remarkable. Even though in some of the large cities the response has not always come up to expectations, this has been offset by the efforts of other centres and Particularly those smaller one? which are always notable for their strong community spirit. No less effort is required 4n 1947 than in the past wear. It should not be forgotten that meat and butter *re rationed in New Zealand not because we are short of these things but so that we may help Britain. °