AUSTRALIAN TOUR ENDS

Evening Star, Issue 22893, 26 February 1938, Page 15

AUSTRALIAN TOUR ENDS

HON. W. E. PARRY'S FAREWELL MESSAGE IMPRESSED BY COMMONWEALTH'S PROGRESS Press Associalion—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, February 25. In a farewell message to the Commonwealth the Hon. W. E. Parry (Minister of Internal Affairs for New Zealand) , who will sail by the Awatea tomorrow, said remarkable progress was manifest everywhere in Australia. He was particularly interested in dairying on the north coast of New South Wales, where there was soil which would be a delight to the eye of the practical farmer in any country. The vastness of the continent and its potentialities impressed him beyond measure. He was equally impressed by the bigness of some of the factories, showing to what good purpose Australia was developing her secondary industries and providing openings, and opportunities for many thousands of craftsmen and apprentices, and building up the national income. Mr Parry added that he could not speak too highly of the courtesy and hospitality he had received from various Governments. Facilities had been given him to inspect, inquire into all phases,- and obtain information concerning Governmental activities and enterprises in New South Wales and Queensland which would be most helpful upon his return to New Zealand. He had also greatly profited from conferences with the. Prime Minister, State Premiers, members of Cabinet, and departmental officers, revealing the wonderful kinship of the sister dominions which .was bound to be of incalculable and permanent benefit.