MR. FRASER TO MR. CURTiN

Evening Post, Volume CXXXV, Issue 21, 26 January 1943, Page 4

MR. FRASER TO MR. CURTiN

Admiration of the armed forces of Australia and thanks for the assistance given to New Zealand were expressed today by the Prime Minister (Mr. Fraser) in a message to the Prime Minister of Australia (Mr. Curtin):—

"On the occasion of Australia Day," said Mr. Fraser, "I wish on behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand to extend sincere congratulations and an expression of wholehearted appreciation of* the splendid contribution the Australian people are making towards the success of the democratic cause. We in New Zealand have watched with admiration the valiant and determined efforts of your armed forces in New Guinea, the Middle East, and other theatres of vyar on land, sea, and air. I gladly take this opportunity of thanking you and your Government for the fine assistance, given to us in our war effort in many directions by the Commonwealth and to express our gratitude for the great measure of cooperation and reciprocal support established between our two countries in our common cause. We are proud indeed to march with our Australian comrades towards the final victory which will give freedom and security nationally and individually, not only to our own peoples, but to all the nations of the earth."