DOMINION GOODS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19805, 6 December 1938, Page 5

DOMINION GOODS

STIMULATING INDUSTRIES APPEAL TO PURCHASERS RESPONSE TO ENTERPRISE LORD GALWAY'S ADDRESS (Special to tlm Herald.) WELLINGTON, this day. In a -broadcast address relayed: by the four national YA stations 1a.'.l night. His Excellency the GovernorGeneral, Lord Galway, inaugurated the Government's intensive campaign -to stimulate the expansion of the Dominion's manufacturing industries.

"The Government has decided to launch a publicity campaign to quicken public interest in all matter.-, pertaining to the economic welfare of the Dominion," said Lord Galway, "and it affords me great pleasure to say a few words in support of such a worthy object.

■"This 'Dominion 'is a most-favoured country, possessing vast resources in minerals, fertile lands, an equable

climate, and an abundant water supply, all of which were of great assistance to the early pioneers, who, by their indomitable spirit and enterprise, involving great sacrifice, paved the way for the prosperity of to-day." The expansion of the primary industries of the Dominion, said Lord G?l----<way, had been followed by the development of manufacturing industries. These, aided by sci-entific research ami modern methods, had made great progress during the past few years, and had attained a standard of production which showed great credit on those who had fostered them.

Both primary and secondary industries played their part toward the maintenance and development of New Zealand. The progress and prosperity of primary and secondary industries were complementary, and the even development of each would provide a balanced economic basis upon which New Zealand could develop future prosperity.

Measure of Self-Sufficiency

In all countries, said Lord Galway, - a great measure of self-sufficiency was evident. ■ This called for initiative, and in New Zealand meant a degree of enterprise which could be compared with the wonderful spirit of the early pioneers. It was most giatifying to observe the manner in which the prosent generation had responded to this call. "These are economic matters of vital interest, and I am confident they will have the earnest attention of all," Lord Galway added.

"I am pleased to see this campaign has been extended to the schools. It is mcst definite that by installing feelings of pride in one's own country into the young minds there will also be instilled a realisation of the responsibility of citizenship in later years. The schools, too, are • particularly adapted for furnishing a knowledge of the many scenic wonders of New Zealand. These compare most favourably with other attractions, and are attracting the attention of the increasing number of people overseas,' 1 said Lord Galway.

"I desire that further efforts be made to develop the tree life in the Dominion. With the approach of New Zealand's centennial the time is most opportune for the preservation and development the country's national assets. The fostering and the development of the national spirit is worthy of earnest attention, and is a factor which serves to assist in solving the problems inevitable to the progress of a country," said Lord Galway.

In conclusion Lord Galway appealed for support for New Zealand industries, and said he was confident the response would be universal and spontaneous.