RECONSTRUCTION MOVE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21520, 17 June 1933, Page 13

RECONSTRUCTION MOVE

STIMULATION OF ENTERPRISE BUSINESS MEN'S EFFORTS Further progress has been made by the National Reconstruction Association, which has been formed to attack' unemployment by seeking a plan of development of private enterprise. At a meeting of the general committee details relating to incorporation were completed and the following members were added to the committee: —Messrs. J. Hislop, J. A. C. Allum, J. Gentles, E. E. Kitchener, S. E. Scott and C. S. Craig. The organising committee reported that, in response to an appeal to leading officers of all suitable associations to endorse the Reconstruction Association, letters of commendation had been received from executive officers of the City Central Progress League, the Rotary Club, the Manufacturers' Association, the Employers' Association, the Newmarket Business Men's Association, leading firms of accountants, and several trades' associations. Other societies and professions were being approached. It was stated that arrangements had been made for Mr. J. D. Mc~Nlillan to address a meeting of the Wellington committee, after which practical proposals would be placed before the Unemployment Board for co-operation and action. A letter setting out the aims of the association has been sent_ to public accountants, and similar circulars are to be forwardsd to lawyers, engineers, estate agents, architects and stock brokers. In this circular, it is stated, the association represents a national effort at restoration through development and reoganisation of business. Ways and means of guaranteeing interest or dividends on new investments for, perhaps, three years, were being examined. It was pointed out that new investments meant new business and consequently employment, and it was hoped to profit by the experience and advice of all qualified to guide in the business field.