WAR IS ADVENTURE Individuals and Nations

Grey River Argus, 28 April 1942, Page 1

WAR IS ADVENTURE Individuals and Nations

WORK AND REFRESHMENT. “Don't be sorry for us,” wrote a Londoner to a New Zealand relative recently. “The past two years have been the greatest adventure of my life.”

That is one aspect of war which is acknowledged by a large proportion of those affected by it. Soldiers and sailors are given opportunities to “see the world,” people and systems are boosted out of ruts, new energies are released. All these factors are some compensation for the vast loss and tragedy which war entails. The war has brought a demand for greater individual effort, and has developed new industrial enterprises m New Zealand. Our people are putting themselves heart and soul into war work. Iff their hours of ease a large proportion of them naturally enough seek refreshment at a licensed house. The relaxation there obtained can be of great benefit, provided that reasonable moderation prevails. All good citizens are in favour of true temperance, and those who appreciate alcoholic beverages will use - their influence for moderation. A good thing should not be abused. , . An announcement issued in the Nation’s interests by the National Council of the Licensed Trade of New Zealand.