ACROSS THE TASMAN

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21482, 4 May 1933, Page 9

ACROSS THE TASMAN

CLOSER TRADE UNION ' ] HOPES IN AUSTRALIA [from our owx correspondent] SYDNEY, April 27 Anzac Day is the one day in the year which provides a suitable opportunity to emphasise the close links between Australia and New Zealand, but there are still many who regret that there are so few practical signs that a friendly feeling of co-operation exists. The trade barriers between the two Dominions are frequently discussed, and it is hoped now that the recent visit to New Zealand of an Australian representative will turn the tide, and that a treaty which will be of mutual benefit will bo the outcome. The Federal Cabinet has spent a great deal of time during tho past week in discussing the report of its envoy, and it is felt that evon if the difficult embargo problems are not overcome an agreement that will greatly stimulate trado across tho Tasman will be the outcome. It was indeed providential that Sir James Parr should have been in Melbourne on Anzac Day to give New Zealand direct representation in the solemn services of remembrance. The Federal Attorney-General, Mr. Latham, said how much tho presence of Sir James was appreciated and those who are interested in developing a closer friendship between Australia and New Zealand have been greatly heartened by the remarks of Mr. Latham in the course of a brief speech.

"Wo need a closer union with New Zealand," Mr. Latham said. "I am hoping that tlio Commonwealth Government will tako a very definite step soon in maintaining the friendly feeling between tho toyo Dominions." With or without justification this is interpreted in some quarters that the Federal Government is prepared to make important concessions to New Zealand, hoping, of qpurse, that the Dominion will bo ready to do her share. Sir James Parr did his best to cement a friendly feeling by recalling an interview he had in Munich with Erich Ludondorff, whom ho described as the brain behind many of Hindenburg's campaigns. Ludeiulorff had told Sir James that the Dominion forces had shown steadiness and dash beyond any anticipation of Germany. Ho gavo the highest praiso to the Australian Army Corps. Ho said that along the lino of •JOO miles the Germans feared the shock troops of Australia most. Sir James said that as a New Zoalander he could recall that tribute without laying himself open to a charge of bias.