VISCOUNT GALWAY

Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 113, 6 February 1941, Page 6

VISCOUNT GALWAY

Departure From New Zealand

FAREWELL MESSAGE

Chief Justice Appointed

Administrator

A farewell message to the people of New Zealand was issued last night on behalf of V iscount Galway, who has now' relinquished his office of Governor-General and left the Dominion on his return to Great Britain. Simultaneously with his departure a proclamation jyas gazetted announcing that the Chief Justice, Sir Michael Myers, had assumed the office of Administrator of New Zealand. He will act in this capacity till Lord Galway s successor, Sir Cyril Newall, ailives in the Dominion and is sworn in as Governor-General of New Zealand. Sir Cyril Newall was recently reported to have arrived in Canada on his way to New Zealand. In his farewell message Lord Galway expressed keen appreciation of the many kindnesses extended to his wife and himself during their six years’ residence in this country.

"Since that day iu April, 1935, when we first arrived among you, great changes have taken place, both in this country and throughout the world,” said Lord Galway. “At that time, New Zealand was just weathering the severe world-wide depression which bad caused so much universal distress and suffering. Being a small and fertile country, and having a wonderful productive capacity, it was not long before New Zealand was partaking of the better times which followed. Maelstrom of War. “During those days few of us dreamed that the world was so soon to be engulfed again in the maelstrom of war. Though some of the nations of the world are not engaged iu the present conflict, all are definitely and adversely affected. To combat the wastage and to aid our Empire in its tremendous bid for victory, all parts of the Commonwealth, in every possible way open to thenj, must strive to render the utmost assistance. “Throughout this Dominion splendid work has been done by the National Patriotic Fund Board, by the various provincial patriotic councils, and the patriotic committees, and by the Lady Galway Patriotic Guild. The various branches of-the Navy League, and particularly the Navy League War Council, have been unremittingly, conscientiously, and effectively rendering all aid iu their power to that service they are pledged to help. The Red Cross Society and the Order of St. John, wellorganized bodies which have rendered, conspicuous service in the past, arc once again to the fore in their good work. “Thousands of young New Zealanders are already serving with the colours and many more are in course of training. Side by side with the .pakeha are found their Maori brethren—clear proof to the world of their loyalty to the British Crown and of the determination of the people of the Maori race to play their part in the fight for civilization. Service in Home Guard. "Throughout the Dominion large numbers of men and women are helping the cause by contributions In money and kind, others by personal service in the Home Guard and various other bodies, and others again by making comforts for our boys in the fighting services. To all of these I would say, ‘Your King and Country thank yoti; carry on.’ However, there is much more to do. and I f^’ l 1 cannot, stress too much the vital need for every person, whatever his sphere in life may be, to play his full part. . "Soon you wi'l have among yon a new Governor - General —one whose outstanding record as an administrator of the Royal Air Force is already well known to you. I am sure you will accord to Sir Cyril Newall. and to Lady Newall, a very cordial welcome to New Zealand. "I should like once again to express my warmest thanks to the Government of New Zealand and to the people in all parts of the DominionMaori and pakeha alike —for the many kindnesses they have shown to us during the past, six years. My wife and 1. are deeply sensible of all that has been done to make our stay a pleasant one, and we carry away with us most happj recollections of New Zealand and its people.”