SECONDARY INDUSTRIES

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 6 December 1938, Page 5

SECONDARY INDUSTRIES

CAMPAIGN TO STIMULATE EXPANSION ADDRESS BY GOVERNOR-GENERAL In a broadcast address relayed by the four national YA stations last night, His Excellency the Governor-General, Lord Galway, inaugurated the Government’s intensive campaign to stimulate the expansion of the Dominion's manufacturing industries. The Government has decided to launch a publicity campaign to quicken public interest in all matters pertaining to the economic welfare of the Dominion,” said Lord Galway, “and it affords me great pleasure to say a few words in support of such a worthy jectThis Dominion is a most-favoured country, possessing vast resources in minerals, fertile lands, an equable climate, ami an abundant water supply, all of which were of great assistance to the early pioneers, who, by their indomitable spirit and enterprise, involving great sacrifice, paved the way for the prosperity of to-day ’ I lie expansion of the primary industries of the Dominion, said Lord Gay way, had been followed by the development of manufacturing industries. These, aided by scientific research and modern methods, had made great progress during the past few years, and had attained a standard ol production which showed great credit on those who had fostered them.

Both primary and secondary industries played their part toward the maintenance and development of New Zealand. '1 he progress and prosperity of primary and secondary industries was complementary, and the even development of each would provide a balanced economic basis upon which New Zealand could develop future prosperity. In all countries, said Lord Gay way, a great measure of self-sufficiency was evident. This called for initiative, and in New Zealand meant a degree of enterprise which could be compared with the wonderful spirit of the early pioneers. It was most gratifying to observe the manner in which the present generation had responded to this call. “These are economic matters of vital interest, and I am confident they will have the earnest attention of all,” Lord Gayway added. I am pleased to see this campaign has been extended to the schools. It is most dt finite that by instilling feelings ol pi ido. in one's own country into the young minds there will also be instilled a realisation of the responsibility of citizenship in later years. The schools, too, are particularly adapted for furnishing a knowledge of the many scenic wonders of New Zealand. These compare most favourably with other attractions, and arc attracting the attention of an increasing number of people overseas,” said Lord "I desire that further efforts be made to develop the tree life in the Dominion. S\ ith the approach of New Zealand’s ceutennial the time is most opportune for the preservation and development of the country’s national assets. The fosteiing and the development of the national spirit is worthy of earnest attention, and is a factor which serves to assist in solving the problems inevitable to the progress of a country,” said Lord Galway In conclusion Lord Galway appealed Tor support for New Zealand industries, and said he was confident the response would be universal and spontaneous.