An English Parson on the North

Northland Age, Volume 1, Issue 4, 30 October 1931, Page 1

An English Parson on the North

The Rev. G. P. Morris, M.A., 8.D., who ministered to the Dargaville Anglican Parish for some time, but has now returned to the quietude of an E' glish country parish, was interviewed by the Lincoln “Echo” on his overseas experiences. He described New Zealand as “a country whereon eveiy white man who sets foot is condemned to hard labour for the rest of his time there.

“The women of New Zealand are the bravest and noblest on the face of the earth. No black women in Africa works harder. 1 found there were prac ically no servants, and the people have to work hard to keep alive. You have to get in your own coal, clean your own shoes, and do all the hundred and one little odd jobs which are done for you in England and other parts of the world. “I should advise everyone who could afford it tc go to New Zealand for a holiday. It is a great experience, for this country is a paradise for sportsmen. Shark fishing is one of the standard sports there—although possibly it is not much more exciting than dodging the traffic in the streets of London!

“I bad 40 miles of trout fishing all to myself in the parish of Dargaville. Trout weighing up to 221bs. can be caught there, and I have had some excellent fishing sport.”

Mr. Morris is remembered mostly in Dargaville for the keen interest he took in cricket, and his excellence as a cricket coach.