Future Of Northland

Northern Advocate, 26 August 1943, Page 6

Future Of Northland

“I am greatly interested in Whangarei. and I haw great faith in the future of Non bland. You have a wonderful opportunity to do a great work.” This comment was made by the chairman of the Whangarei Fire Board (Mr S. B. Macdonald) when speaking at the presentation function to Mr C. 11. Chissell yesterday “In another 20 years Whangarei will be another Hamilton. It is necessary to put the best men in all positions. When the war is over large numbers will return and they must be put in satisfactory employment. “The time has arrived,” said Mr Macdonald, “when all should get together and be ready to meet that occasion. New Zealand neds population— not Ib> millions as at. present, but 10 millions or more, and that means more and more production. “The north has wonderful possibilities, and there should not be one acre up hen' unproductive. Every unproductive acre is a liability. Men of our age should think seriously about the future for those we leave behind. On behalf of the men overseas we should set- that, on their return. they have a home, happiness, and a niche where they can succeed.” said Mr Macdonald amidst applause. Work of Firemen Speaking of the work of the brigade Mr Macdonald said: “If ever there is a labour of love in any community if. is the work of the members of a voluntary lire brigade such as Whangarei. “Firemen take risks in all conditions and in all weather, and they do so as an ordinary matter of duty and without any complaint. Whenever the community of Whangarei are asked to put their hands in their pockets on their behalf put them down deep," he concluded.