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NEW ZEALAND’S IMPORTANT ROLE Dunedin, Nov. 24. “New Zealand's greatest contribution to the cause of the United Nations must be fhe development of its agricultural production and this object will have to be regarded as even more important than its industry.” said Sir Walter Layton, head of the British Press delegation, in an interview to-night. “Even if the Dominion were to do nothing else, it would more than justify its existence by maintaining a base from which the United Nations could synchronise the movements of the armies, navies and air fleets to be launched against Japan.” The role of food producer. Sir Walter said, was not a dramatic one, but was just as essential as that of the Dominion’s fighting men, whose deeds were now legendary.—P.A.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 78, 25 November 1943, Page 5
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128PRIMARY PRODUCTION Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 78, 25 November 1943, Page 5
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