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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 5, Issue 4 (August 1, 1930)

Pessimism Scouted

Pessimism Scouted.

“During the year we have had difficult times,” said Mr. Sterling. “It has grown progressively difficult, until now we are in as difficult a situation as we have ever had to face, but I decline to take a pessimistic view of it. Indeed, I think we are on the eve of big things. I do not think that at any time we have been more valuable than we are to-day. The railways are doing a service to this country which it cannot do without for many years to come. While we are giving this service, with the will to serve, and while we are giving it at the least possible cost to the country, with the greatest degree of civility—not servility—I do not blush when I face any section of the community of this Dominion.