HIGH TRIBUTES

Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 145, 21 June 1941, Page 7

HIGH TRIBUTES

N.Z.-S WAR SPIRIT | Invigorating Influence Of Mr. Fraser's Visit Hoc-. 2 p.m. LONDON. June 20 The Times." in a leading article stales that it is fitting that the arrival of the New Zealand Prime Minister. Mr. Peter Fraser. should 1o! low* so closely on the departure of the Australian Prime Minister Mr. R G. Menzies. He. like his Australian colleague, is certain to a" invigorating influence to the *\ ar Cabinet, and in the country. He brings New Zealand's assurance of full co-operation in the common effort. Of all British countries. New Zealand claims proudly to have remained the most Brilish in spirit and sympathy. Mr. Fraser heads a Labour Government—he succeeded Mr Savage, the most popular of al! NewZealand Prime Ministers, as the ieader of the party and Government, but so far as the war is concerned narly labels have become meaningless. Every New Zealander is determined to see the war fought to a finish, and determined that nothing will be left undone to further the great cause for which we are fighting. "The Times'' pays tributes to the part New Zealanders are playing, and have played in Libya. Greece and Crete, and also to those serving in the R A F. It recalls the exploits of HM.S. Achilles, and adds that Mr. Fraser lias arrived at a time when Britain fully recognises the value of the Dominion's sacrifices.