War Draws N.Z., Aust. Together

Northern Advocate, 5 July 1940, Page 2

War Draws N.Z., Aust. Together

(Received 10 a.m.)

MELBOURNE, This Day. In the course of last night’s Commonwealth news broadcast the New Zealand Minister for Supply (Mr Sullivan), delivered an address, in which he emphasised how the war had drawn Australia and New Zealand together. He said that, as a result of contacts made with leaders of the Government, businessmen, and more important still, the man in the street, he was deeply impressed with the spirit of unity behind the tremendous war effort in Australia, which was no less manifest in New Zealand. There was full appreciation in these countries of the problems facing them in the present crisis. Only One Object. Mr Sullivan added: “I have seen your munition factories and other industries dealing with war supplies and equipment and I am deeply interested in the work being done to meet whatever contingency that may arise, enabling the people of Australia to play a full part in the struggle for the preservation of democracy and freedom. “My remarks also cover the workers, who are doing a great job for Australia and the Empire. “The New Zealand Government has appealed to everyone to make a 100 per cent effort, just as you are doing in Australia in this great national crisis. “There can be only one object—to i win the war. “We are fighting for our national existence and security. “Without unity there can.be neither security nor happiness. “I have found a splendid realisation in Australia of the task which lies ahead. Will Stand Side by Side. “The same feeling exists in New Zealand, and come what may, your people and our people are determined to stand side by side in the defence of all that is sacred to Australia and New Zealand.” The “Melbourne Argus” featured on the front page an interview with Mr Sullivan yesterday, appealing to the people to have one heart and one mind in their determination to bring the struggle to a victorious conclusion. The Minister has spent several days visiting munition works and factories producing war materials and is deeply impressed with the speed at which production is being increased The Minister expects to leave this week to continue negotiations in Ss rdney and Canberra.