The 70th Anniversary of the New Zealand Herald

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21647, 13 November 1933, Page 13

The 70th Anniversary of the New Zealand Herald

Power Board Buildings, Auckland, C.I. On behalf of the Auckland ElectricPower Board kindly accept hearty congratulations on the celebration of your 70th anniversary. The high standing of your paper and its remarkable growth synchronise with the development and expansion of the Auckland Province. May your past achievements, although so striking, be surpassed in the coming years. Chairman, Auckland Electric-Power Board. .1 uckland. The advent of the Sew Zealand Herald , in ISP* was referred to in Methodist Mission, correspondence at that time as "a very important event," and hopes were expressed that the new publication might " render great service to the colonv." This emphasis placed on the birth of the new journal and the hopes expressed concerning its usefulness have been amply justified and fulfilled during the past 70 years, and as the Herald attains its 70th anniversary we would join most heartily with others in congratulations and good wishes, for there are few journals that- can equal its record in clean journalism and community and national service. President, Methodist Church of New Zealand. Chamber of Commerce, Auckland. I cannot let the 70th anniversary of the Sew Zealand. Herald pass without writing to congratulate you on the event. In doing so, I desire to place on record my testimony to the high standard attained by the Press of the Dominion and by the New Zealand Herald in particular. The Press has wonderful opportunities for moulding public opinion and it is to the credit, of the newspapers of New Zealand that they have fulfilled their trust with so high a regard to the national interest, and so little regard to their own pecuniary advantage. The members of viv executive join with me in congratulating you on this occasion. We feel sure that if your paper continues loyal to the sound traditions it has built down the years it will go on from strength to strength and enter in \ due course upon its second hundred years of usefulness to the citizens of Auckland and the Dominion. President. Transport Board, Auckland. Your issue on the 70th anniversary of the New Zealand Herald on November 1} marks an epoch in the annals of journalism in the Dominion of New Zealand. The issue df the New Zealand Herald over this long period of 70 years is one continuous inarch of progress to the excellent issue the province of Auckland enjoys to-day. Your editorials on the particular matters of the moment, the supply of both world and domestic news under all categories embraced in a great daily newspaper, and their submission in your columns to the public, arc excellent, and I feel sure are in full accord with the best traditions of journalism. I express the hope that future editions of the New Zealand Herald will show the same marco of progress as in the past, and thus maintain full appreciation by its 'cry many readers in this fair city and province of ours. &TTO-£Lh Deputy-Chairman, Auckland Transport Board. Mayor's Office, Hamilton. My sincere congratulations on ths wonderful career of your paper. Since the rear 1563 the Herald has striven to widen the interest of the people and to provide a broad political outlook. Its columns have been open to the statesman, the patriot and the reformer, who have availed themselves freely in their endeavours to influence and mould public opinion. An outstanding feature has been the quality of the editorial and literary staff, who all through the years have displayed a wide range of vision. The Herald's past is most inspiring, both in regard to enterprise and accomplishment. The present has special problems that call for calm judgment and confidence from the leaders of thought m journalism. Ihe future, all unknown, presents to the Press a great opportunity in essaying to foster those principles that live and tend to make a nation great. In offering congratulations to the llerahi on its record of service, and on its proud position as the Icailtng paper of the Dominion, I would express the •dish that it may continue to prosper and maintain its place in the forefront of journalism in the Empire.

Nilkerran, Scotland. / send my cordial congratulations and good wishes to the New Zealand Herald on the celebration of its 70th anniversary and join with its numerous readers in all parts of the world in wishing it a long life of success and public use- j fulness. 1 >

Prime Minister's Office, Wellington. May I congratulate the New Zealand Herald on attaining the distinction of reaching its 70th anniversary of the date of its inception, and also upon the high standard of literary expression which it has achieved in the past and without which it could not now have arrived at its present position of influence and importance in the community? The paper has ever been ready to further the progress of the city and district which it serves, and in the 70 years of its existence it has 'witnessed remarkably rapid strides in the industrial development both of the city and province o[ Auckland. May I express the wish that the New Zealand Herald will continue to grow in influence and * value to the increasing population which it serves, and that in the future, as in the past, it will continue to help to guide successfully and progressively the destinies of the city and province of Auckland!' Prime Minister, Chief Justice's Chambers, Wellington. In a British community the liberty of the subject and the impartial administration of justice arc probably regarded as the two most important features, but it is generally recognised that hardly less important and necessary is an independent and fair-minded Press. The independence of'the Press, which is part of the genius of British tradition, carries with it great obligations—the public interest and the spirit of justice and fair play must be its paramount considerations. Of these obligations the newspapers generally of this country have ever been mindful, and, so long as that spirit continues (and its discontinuance is unthinkable),, the Press will be, as it is now, an institution regarded by the people with satisfaction and pride. But the present- occasion demands a word of special reference to the New Zealand Herald. That journal, which has always held a leading and honourable place among the newspapers of the Dominion, was founded upon the best traditions of the Press of the United Kingdom, and the standard so established and kept up through the years is still consistently maintained by the proprietors and literary staff of to-day, to whom I offer my sincere congratulations upon Ihe attainment of the 70th anniversary of its foundation. A favor's Office, Auckland. Hearty congratulations to the New Zealand Herald on its 70th anniversary. The circulation and influence of the New Zealand llerald has kept pace with the growth of the city; m fact, it can he said with truth that, while the growth of the city has increased the circulation of the Herald, the influence has been mutual, and the llerald, by its uniformly high journalistic standard, its championship of justice, its advocacy of true citizenship and its sound judgment of problems presented by rapid civic development, has undoubtedly played an important part in moulding the city as we know it to-day. The standard set by the New Zealand llerald has not only assured its success as a business undertaking, but also has helped to achieve for the Press of tins Dominion the prestige that is unstintingly awarded it by visitors from abroad, who invariably express surprise and pleasure to find in such a young country a firmly-established Press standard that compares more than favourably with the overseas Press. In this we are fortunate, for our insularity imposes a dependence upon our Press for information to a degree that is not necessary in countries that arc more populous and less remote. As a people, therefore, we can pass a generous vote of thanks to the proprietors and staff of the New Zealand llerald for what they 'have done for US, and wish them and the Herald continued prosperity.

i | I congratulate the "New Zealand Herald" on attaining I itß 70th birthday, and sincerely do I wish it a suocesßful career in days to oome. The standard af the Press I throughout this Dominion is exceptionally high in literary achievement, attractive presentment, aoouraoy, erudition, I p and above all, integrity and incorruptibility, and, bearing in mind its incalculable influence upon human charaoter and national ideals, I earnestly trust that its high reputation | in these respeots may be maintained unimpaired in the future. Ho newspaper has set a finer example of journalistic I effioienoy and integrity than the "New Zealand Herald", and 1 if these qualities continue to characterise it, it cannot 1 fail to conduce materially to the welfere and progress of I I this highly favoired outpost of the British Empire. 1 1 1 Wellington, GOVERNOR-GENERAL. | ";,;?;• 11n!»i•:?f;;;»"ti♦:n:Mi;lllllit!»tnimt;llll•:t'Min:i"fllPt.^• 1111»im•»!!n*i *i".'; ■ mi';n>■ •; • n:i!Mi>:»ii•; M!•«;•» Mni*ni»lll n:!i::)«:ll;ll« rnni:itit' mll>if ni;i■ Mm:"i;i Bishopscourt, A ucklaitd. The 70th anniversary of a newspaper of the status an,] calibre of the Sew Zealand Herald is an event of outstanding importance in the history of journalism ni New Zealand. It is not surprising that visitors to our Dominion are constantly impressed wilh the high standard and excellent tone of our leading newspapers. As a constant reader of the Sew Zealand Herald for over 20 years I know -well that the favourable comments upon the standard of our journalism are well deserved, and f have no hesitation in saying that the Herald has played no insignificant part in the creation of that high standard. The New Zealand Herald during the. 70 years of its existence has enjoyed the privilege and responsibility of helping to guide this Province and Dominion in the most formative and plastic years of its history, and by its constant, adherence to high and noble principles and ideals has made a very real contribution to what is best in our civic and national life. Among the many contributing factors to the success of the Herald, I might mention the absence of any narrow party or political bias, the inculcation of a sane outlook upon international questions, the general support which it has always given lo -whatever tends to guard and upli't the morals of the community, the general excellence of the arrangement of the news columns and the clearness of the trpe and printing, and last, but not least, the courtesy of the members of the staff to all who are brought officially into contact with them. Please accept my sincere congratulations upon the 70th anniversary of the Mew Zealand llerald and my best wishes for its continued success and benefit to the community. OLcXC Bishop of Auckland, Primate and Archbishop of New Zealand. Sydney. W'e notice that the New Zealand Herald is shortly to attain its 70th birthday, and we take this opportunity of extending to you our warm congratulations and good wishes. In an intelligent, and discerning community no newspaper can attain age without virtue, and it can most truly be said that the New Zealand llerald deserves its years. Its leadership has always been strong and faithful to the great, traditions of British journalism, and as a vehicle of news it is justly famous for its enterprise and its impartiality. Happily, in the life of a newspaper, age brings no symptoms of decline so long as there endures such wisdom and vigour in control as your great newspaper has always enjoyed. May it ever be so, <2^/' General Manager, John Fairfax and Sous, Ltd., Sydney Morning llerald.

The Times, London, S.W.I. Fleet Street, London. The news that the New Zealand Herald is shortly celebrating its 70th birth- London, E.C.4. On behalf of the Em hire Prr« t'uinv l day brings back to my mind an interesting evening spent in.its office in Auckland eratulntr tL 7,Xa n u ! 20 rears ago with it's then editor—William Lane. Eew know of his great and " "> uch pleasure / send the hew Zealand upon the celebration of It 7ofh hifthdnv'H!»? successful achievement, the part he played, as editor of the Herald, in interesting Herald hearty congratulations on its 70th birthwish it " d , W" de,en -" ia *' " " °" e ° f the * reat jmh »' ih < long and steadfastly for the highest traditions of "! the y f' r ] li ' h ' fb Preceded the (,real far, and. more particularly ,n securing Jt exce u in every department-news, comment, journalism, nowhere more honourably exemplified the establishment of universal military ft anting in the Dominion. If Sew Zea- special articles, and also, if I may say so, in its than in New Zealand, and can be reckoned among land is jus ly pi om of :ei magni.utn fffff'f in '£zais cian a aiu a advertising columns—a. most essential feature of a,* ii..... ii i - i i i ,s with eratitude what she owes in that connection to the influence exercised over boll ih, <trr!allW stab ' l "'J J° rc " which up- a of vcan by lanc tbwHf , h the columns of the Herald. Since then the fl ">' newspaper. Day by day it provides not only . i the strength and unity of the Empire. Herald has.'l know' steadily maintained its tradition of preaching a wide Imperial an admirable review of what is going on m New its many friends in Great Britain and the outlook as well as providing the information necessary to develop it. The years Zealand, but of what is taking place in the -world. Uomimons rejoice that a journal which has con- ahead of us are destined to be even more critical anil creative for the future of L on „ ma y it continue to flourish! tributea so consistently to building of sound //y Empire than the last 10 years have been. So I wish the Herald all possible Imperial ideals should after 70 years of service, success in its task of guiding and informing the public for the rest of the first C } enter upon what they believe will be a period of century of its existence and of New Zealand's. V/ , , continuously growing influence. ~ J\ —8 jO , *O-0. /] y Chairman, c m c n [Thr Right Hon. L. S. Ame.rv was Secretary of State for the Dominions when . , / resident. Empire Press Lhiion. he made his second visit to New Zealand in 192 7.] London.

I Messages of Congratulation I

St. Lawrence, Isle of Wight, I should like to send a message of warm congratulation and good wishes to the New Zealand Herald on the occasion of its 70th birthday. The Herald is typical of the Xew Zealand spirit and correctly interprets the loyalty, initiative j and energy which characterise New Zealand's people. It is those qualities which have made possible the wonderful expansion which has taken place in the country since the first number of the Herald was produced. I send warmest good nishes for its future success.

Wellington. I am glad to join in extending to the New Zealand Herald my congratulations on its record and my good wishes for the future. The. Press of New Zealand is distinguished— as all are agreed who compare, our country with other countries—by its generally high standard and by its quiet and solid news value. Among the newspapers of New Zealand, the New Zealand llerald deservedly holds an honoured place. These are times that challenge the tolerance and adaptability of individuals and communities. There is urgent need for clearly presenting facts and for their honest and unprejudiced examination. In such times an especial responsibilityrests on the Press in maintaining and perfecting the standards already reached, and on ourselves in facing new and ever-changing problems. Minister of Finance, Judge's Chambers, A uckland. It gives me pleasure to associate myself with others in offering congratulations to the New Zealand Herald upon its 70th birthday. I am not an old resident of Auckland Province, but I have lived long enough in it to learn that the Herald, during the 70 years of its life, has, by its careful adherence to the high principles of British journalism, by its moderate and dignified statement, of opinion upon public questions, and by its excellent arrangement and presentation of news, not only exerted a weighty influence throughout the length and breadth of the Dominion, but it has deservedly reached a high place in the newspaper world. I have no doubt at all that the development of the province and its social life have, during the last 70 years, been profoundly influenced by the Herald. Courageous journalism and a plain statement of the truth were never more urgently needed in NewZealand than in these difficult days, and everyone will agree that the voice of a well-conducted newspaper can proclaim the truth and point out error with greater authority and. force than can any humble citizen who is obliged to rely only upon his power of speech. Bearing all this in mind, I send the Herald my best, wishes and express the hope that in the days to come its influence will help to keep New Zealand a loyal and useful part of the British Empire and a well-ordered, happy and prosperous -community. Bishop's House, Auckland. .4 character is made by the thoughts a man keeps in his mind when alone, and a civilisation is made by the thoughts a man speaks to his neighbour. Day by day the Press gathers and reveals and interprets the spoken thoughts and deeds of men in the world of affairs, government. politics, commerce, education, home and religion. Herein is to be found its influence. W hen the thoughts thus expressed are high and lofty the mind of the community is filled like a crucible with the gold of things worth while. The New Zealand llerald may justly claim as it. reaches its 70th birthday to have exercised fdr the common good a large and profound influence in forming public, opinion in Auckland City, throughout the Province and the Dominion. Its progressive spirit in keeping fully abreast of modem inventions has shown its own confidence in the future of our land and has in turn inspired others with courage and enterprise. The best, hope for the future of our people lies in a spiritual renaissance, and during the years to come its readers may well trust the Herald to take its full share in fostering our loftiest ideals. Bishop of Auckland.

Education Board, Auckland. Please accept my heartiest congratulations on the occasion of the Herald reaching its 70th milestone. Every Aucklander—indeed, every Neve Zealander—is justly proud of the paper, for ne all feel that it holds its own right worthily with the great newspapers of the Empire. That it may continue to develop from strength to strength and see countless more anniversaries is the sincere wish of Chairman. Auckland Education Board. 415 Strand. London, 1V.C.2 During my term as High Commissioner in London ! have read your paper regularly. May I send my congratulations to you and your staff on the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Sew Zealand Herald * There arc few papers tqual to yours in the news distributed and in the information supplied to readers, while your daily collection of items dealing with foreign affairs is, in my opinion, wonderfully informative and most carefully edited. May I also take this opportunity of congratulating you on the staff in London representing so ably your interests here? High Commissioner, Onehunga. I am glad to know that the Sew Zealand Herald has attained its 70th anniversary. "1 he paper has been tested by the vicissitudes of the past, and it has held steadily on its way. /I very important place must be assigned to it tn the development of Auckland, but its influence has been effective over a still wider area. The leading articles have covered an extensive field, and they have been written from a desire to serve the best interests of the Dominion. The tradition of British honour has been worthily maintained. So one who has been a reader of its pages for many years can be other than proud of its general character. I trust that it will long continue to be the "Herald" directing the thoughts of the people toward all that makes for good citizenship in the nation and in the world. >lb> - Moderator of Assembly, Presbyterian Church of Sew Zealand. Harbour Board Office, Auckland. I extend my hearty congratulations to the Herald on the attainment of its 70th anniversary. So one in 1865 could, possibly have foreseen the expansion that has taken plate in Auckland Province, City and Harbour, in industry, in agriculture and in population since that year; and the Sew Zealand Herald has undoubtedly kept pace with that expansion. It has never been backward in its .support of any scheme that made for progress, and especially so in regard to the harbour improvement scheme now being carried out by the Auckland Harbour x Board. I trust that the paper will continue to give a lead in all that makes for the development of the Province, the City and the Harbour. Chairman, Auckland Harbour Board. Bcntley, Hampshire. Sew Zealand has always appealed to me above all other countries in the world in at least two particulars—it has no snakes and its men are gentlemen. 7 his last fact is due not only to its excellent schools and its good mothers, but also to its high-toned Press. ' Education, it must be remembered, which used to be carried out by the schools and churches, is nowadays largely influenced by the Press and the cmcma (not forgetting, of course, the BoyScouts and Girl Guides). Sew Zealand is singularly fortunate therefore in having a patriotic Press, and a clean-minded manhood, which, when I was last there, I was glad to hear condemning American, low-class films in such homely but expressive terms as so much "tripe and " bilge " for which they had no use. ,\!v sincere congratulations therefore go out to the Herald for its 70 years, of service to the country, together with my cardial good wishes for its further success in maintaining the high tone of character which is the distinguishing trait of the true Sew Zealander.

Auckland. The New Zealand Herald, upon its 70th anniversary, merits the warmest congratulations from the people of Auckland (,itv and Province, and from the much wider circle of readers throughout the Dominion. The development o 1 the Herald as the leading New Zealand daily newspaper represents the history and the growth of Auckland, and of the advancement, of New Zealand from the pioneer ilays of the Colony to its present proud position as a young nation. In that- great work, throughout nil the years, the Herald exercised a wise and jar-sighted influence, always establishing and maintaining the highest ethical standards of citizenship and of journalism. It this provided impartially for all sections of its readers. Speaking from experience over a number of years, I ian say that, in public affairs, the Herald has been penetrating and progressive in its advocacy, constructive and impartial in its criticism, bold in initiative. While progressive on the business side, and a fine medium for advertisers, the Herald, upon great occasions, irrespective of party, creed or beliefs, has proved itself a trusty guardian of the people's interest and of the nation's welfare. /£///;£/' St [Sir James Gunsnn was Mayor of Auckland from 1915 to 1925.] Remuera, S.E2. / desire to congratulate the proprietors of the New Zealand Herald upon the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the paper. I have been a reader of it ever since it was first published. It has been a source of pleasure to me to see the steady progress that it has made during all these years. I look upon the paper as being one of the most interesting, instructive and educational that is published in Australasia. I knew its founder intimately, and worked under him in the old New Zealander in Shortlaud Street. May the paper continue io flourish. [Sir Edwin Mitchelson was Mayor of Auckland from 1903 to 1905.] Parliament Buildings, Wellington. My hearty felicitations go out to the New Zealand Herald on its 70th anniversary. It was born in the infancy days of Auckland settlement, and, as Auckland developed from pioneer days, so has this newspaper grown to be what it is to-day, namely, the leading journal of New Zealand. Far-seeing and courageous enterprise has always been the keynote of its policy. And hence, largely, its remarkable influence on public opinion throughout the Dominion. But, while its attitude has always been broad and national and never narrow or parochial, yet its history shows that it has been a fervent and fearless advocate of all measures for the benefit of the City of Auckland. I was Mayor of Auckland from 1911-1915—four years—and I recall with gratitude the strong support that it gave to the large forward policy of my day, embracing water supply, sewerage works, electric light and power, new parks, new markets, branch libraries, new baths, Greater Auckland, An;ac Avenue, new permanent concrete roads and other civic improvements. In my time the Herald showed true vision of what Auckland will grow to be—one of the great cities of the world. And always the Herald has remembered the great Auckland Province, from which the City draws its sustenance and strength, and to the development of which the Herald has devoted its special care and energy. ' Chart well, , Kent. Having seen w much of public affairs in peace and war, my abiding impression is that we can never fully express the thanks and gratitude which we feel for all that New Zealand has done for the Empire. She has never put her foot wrong. My sincere congratulations on the 70th birthday of the New Zealand Herald. Keep the flag flying for as long again—and longer. [The Right Hon. Winston S. Churchill was formerly Secretary of State for the Colonies.] Christchurch, The 70th anniversary of the foundation of the New Zealand Herald is an event of great interest not only to journalists, but to the people of the Dominion at large. The Herald adopted a national name, and it may claim with confidence that it has lived up to the best traditions of a national newspaper. It has earned the admiration and respect not onlyof its immediate public in Auckland City and Province, but in the wider field of the Dominion of New Zealand. Even beyond our own shores it is regarded as a high-class journal, written and produced in a manner winch reflects nothing but credit on British journalistic enterprise and traditions. ft is particularly pleasing to me, as chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Press Association of 'New Zealand, to recall the long and honourable connection between the New Zealand Herald and the association. Mr. A. G. Horton, one of the founders of the Herald, took a leading part in the foundation of the association in 1879, and was for many years one of its most active directors and supporters. His partner, Mr. J. L. Wilson, also took a keen interest in the affairs of the association, being chairman of the Board of Directors in 1895 and 1901. The close connection with the association is maintained to the present day by Mr. Henry Horton, who was chairman of directors in 1912 and 19Z2. and still occupies a scat on the board. He should have been chairman this year, but he declined office, as a visit to the Old Country necessitated some months' absence from New Zealand. The United Press Association has been admirably served in the calibre of the men who have directed its destinies during the 54 years of its existence. It is pleasant to recall that the Herald has been so intimately concerned in building up an association which has earned an enviable reputation among the leading news agencies of the world. In wishing the New Zealand Herald long life and ever-increasing influence and prosperity one may feel every coifidence that in the future, as in the past, it will command the patriotic, courageous and efficient service of men of sterling character and high principles, who will ever keep before them the noblest ideals of newspaper , journalism. Chairman of United Press Association of New Zealand. 11.M.5. Duncdirt. j\ew Zealand Division. It had always been a life-long wish of mine to visit Auckland Which is my mother's birthplace, and at long Inst that wish has been gratified 11 is a continual source of wonder to me that such a tong-estabashed-looking, solid, up-to-date city is only rouvhly 90 years ■ old It has an air of permanence and maturity far m 'excess of ,/s real age. One of the most pleasant surprises i; the excellence of Auckland's daily papers. The New Zealand Herald follows the lines of the best of the Home loumals. Stunt journalism ,s mercifully absent. It has an excellent lay-out and arrangement of its news and opinions. You know at once where to find what you ivant Plenty of New Zealand. Home and foreign news displayed' wit bout sensation. H pe'pie get the Governments they deserve, lam inclined Io ! " lk . fhc I>re » ' h,)U * yon the character of the people and therefore Sew /ealanders and their Press can shake hands with each other and sing lor 7 hey Are folly Good fellows " with an ca<y cuviSi.it ncc t (Did may I be pcTiuitlcd to join in?