✨ Governor's Speech
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THE
NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
EXTRAORDINARY.
Published by Authority.
WELLINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1893.
THE Fourth Session of the Eleventh Parliament of New Zealand was this day opened by the Governor, when His Excellency was pleased to make the following
SPEECH.
HONOURABLE GENTLEMEN OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, AND GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,—
It gives me great pleasure again to meet you in Parliament assembled. Since last session I have been enabled to visit in succession the various centres of population, and the principal provincial districts of the colony. As Her Majesty’s representative I was everywhere received in the most loyal and cordial manner. In common with all visitors to New Zealand, I have been struck with the charm and magnificence of her natural scenery, the more remarkable examples of which, on account of their immense material value, demand, I think, greater national care than has yet, perhaps, been bestowed upon them. I was also impressed with the generally prosperous and comfortable appearance of the settlers.
I very greatly regret that death has recently deprived the colony of another very distinguished colonist in the person of the late Premier, Mr. John Ballance. This regret is increased by the reflection that he died at a time of life when it might only have been expected that his marked abilities and high character would still for a number of years be available in the service of his country. His death, which occurred after a lingering illness, was undoubtedly hastened by single-minded devotion to public duty. It is satisfactory to notice the widespread manifestation of sorrow and sympathy by which the people of this and the neighbouring colonies have evinced their deep feeling at the loss of so faithful a public servant.
Once more I am able to congratulate you upon the buoyancy of the public finances, the continued prosperity of the country, and the soundness and marked improvement of the colony’s industries. Again, also, I am able to state that the provision made during last session for carrying on the public services has proved more than sufficient.
The public accounts show a gross surplus of revenue over expenditure unparalleled in the history of the colony. The volume of our exports, though slightly less in value owing to the fall in price of certain staple products, shows by its larger bulk that the producing-power of the country is still steadily growing.
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NZ Gazette 1893, No 48
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🏛️ Governor's Opening Speech
🏛️ Governance & Central Administration22 June 1893
Speech, Governor, Parliament, Prosperity, John Ballance, Death
- John Ballance (Mr.), Late Premier, died recently
- His Excellency the Governor