DAWN OF BETTER DAYS.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12536, 30 December 1933, Page 5

DAWN OF BETTER DAYS.

PREMIER S NEW YEAR MESSAGE. .CHEERY OPTIMISM. Electric Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, Last Night. A strong and confident belief that an era of prosperity is once again dawning is expressed by the Prime Minister (Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes) in his New Year message. Mr Forbes states: “With the advent of another new year, I extend my sincere wishes to my fellow citizens that they may all share in a greater measure of prosperity during 1934 than has been their lot during the past three years of the economic depression, which we all so fervently hope is now definitely passing. A large section of our population lias suffered severely, especially through unemployment, and all those who have been more fortunately situated will, 1 am sure, join with me in expressing our earnest sympathy and our hope that these people will share to the full in the prosperity that is approaching.

“New Zealand is probably ent to a greater extent than any other country upon her overseas trade and, therefore, the disastrous in prices ruling in the external markets during the depression period has directly affected the general welfare of the Dominion. However, I can speak to-day with greater hopefulness than I did 12 months ago. “While with some of our main products, marketing conditions during the past year have continued to be difficult and the returns relatively small, the most welcome recovery in wool, together with the reasonably good values for lamb and the increasing returns for by-pro-ducts of meat freezing works, has materially aided the sheep-farming industry. It is earnestly hoped that this may foreshadow better times also for dairy farmers and fruitgrowers in the coming year. “Marketing conditions in the United Kingdom are undergoing changes in some respects, but I am confident that those engaged in our primary industries will exercise careful thought and sound judgment in meeting these changes to the best advantage. “The quality of our products, the most important factor, continues at a high level. A particularly gratifying feature in this connection is the recovery of our cheese from its temporary set-hack. Another pleasing feature has been the distinct improvement of conditions ill Great Britain, where a new spirit of hope and confidence, fully justified by the facts, is replacing the depressing effect of the past years. “W hile the clouds have not vet passed away, the outlook for increased buying power in our overseas markets can certainly be Regarded as most promising, and primary-producing industries can ‘look forward to the new year in a hopeful spirit. The characteristic grit and perseverance in producing quality goods, which have helped them to carry on during the bad times, should bring their due reward as world conditions improve. ‘'Realising that the prosperity of all in this Dominion mainly depends upon the prosperity of the primary industries, my message to the people of New Zealand at the setting of the old year is. therefore, inspired with a strong and confident belief that an era of prosperity is once again dawning, and that, with the exercise of mutual helpfulness and team work on the part of all sections of our community, we shall definitely succeed In overcoming the obstacles that have so long and so sorely beset the path of national progress and happiness.’ *