More Could be Done, Says Noted Sydney Man

Manawatu Times, Volume 65, Issue 121, 23 May 1940, Page 7

More Could be Done, Says Noted Sydney Man

GROWING AWARENESS OF SITUATION Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, May 22. More drastic steps could be taken iu Australia to further the war effort, according to a former Lord Mayor of Sydney, Sir Norman Nock, who is visiting Auckland iu the course of a fortnight 's holiday visit to the Dominion. Ho said all the Dominions appeared to have been slow to realise the seriousness of the war in which the Empire was involved. This fact was reflected by the moneys collected for patriotic purposes in comparison with the sums contributed during the Great War. Sir Norman said there was a growing awareness of the situation in Australia land recruits for services in the forces had been coming forward steadily since I hostilities began iu September. The course that had been tHkon did not

create an impression that any tremeu.. ous effort was necessary, but followin H the invasion of Belgium and Holland, the Australians had set to with a will. “Everyone now feels that there should be more drastic steps taken," he said. “There is much to be done in handling the men who are volunteering for service but who cannot receivo prompt training. However, the Australian Government is doing all in its power to speed up tis contribution." Sir Norman, who is accompanied by Lady Nock and their son, will leave 1 shortly by motor-car for Wellington. 'Ho was previously in New Zealand ! when in office as Lord Mayor of Sydney, for the opening of tho Centennial Exhibit!''*