Printing Progress
Printing was the most up-to-date and forward looking industry in New Zealand in terms of equipment and technology, and could hold its own with any other country, Mr R. E. Owen told the Christchurch Club of Printing House Craftsmen, at its apprentices’ evening. Mr Owen, the retiring Government Printer, has held that position for the last 19 years.
lie printing Industry provided a service to industry, education, and to the community. If it was taken away, said Mr Owen, all civilisation had to go—communications, records and history. “Although printing is the third biggest industry in New Zealand, including about 400 establishments, most businesses have still a very small plant, and nearly 300 have a staff of fewer than 20—quite a remarkable thing,” he said.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31724, 6 July 1968, Page 17
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