OPTIMISTIC NOTE

Hokitika Guardian, 30 November 1933, Page 5

OPTIMISTIC NOTE

DOMIMOiVS FUTURE!

OBSERVANCE BY GOVERNOR.

(Per Association, Copyright).

CHRISTCHURCH, November 29,

“During the last two and a half to three, years the whole world has been passing through a period of exceptional economic stress, but I have never had the smallest doubt that New Zealand would pull through that period of trouble with success, and possibly even with some advantage to her people,” said the Governor-General at .a civic reception tendered him at Cheviot to-day. .

“Now that the clouds are . lifting and prices for primary produce, particularly for wool, are improving I take tips opportunity of expressing my fervent congratulations to the people of all classes and occupations in New. Zealand for; .the stead-fastness patience and optimism which they have displayed during this period of anxiety. You have shown that yon possess those precious characteristics which have made the British race so great.” ‘ ■ '' " 1■ “' :

, After discussing the general improvement in trade and industry in Britain, His Excellency said: “The British market, in normal conditions, will be able to absorb what you produce. I say that, because it has been said the position of the British, primary producer is .going to so improve that lie will be able, to produce, everything, or practically everything, for his own, country. This is” a big illusion. There is a population of fortysix, millions to be fed there, and the population is increasing. There is going to be an unlimited demand for the best produce that New Zealand can supply as long as the quality is uniformly ’ good. Your safety lies in tightening up the ’ grading of your produce for export, rather than the putting on the market of third rate produce. .... -