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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z Vol. 7, No. 9 September 13, 1944

[Introduction]

The 1944 Victory Loan. The name in itself is significant: The Victory for which we have been working for five years now is in sight. The expression "Working for" is by no means universal in its application. Some are working for victory others are simply waiting for it. Now here is the opportunity for everybody to take a real share, in the success of our war efforts. The fact that victory is at hand is no sign for a relaxation, but must be a signal for a spurt in our efforts which will reduce the duration by days, weeks and even months.

This war is our war—this fact is brought home when we remember the outstanding record of our fellow students in the war; there are students in almost every section of the war effort, both in the field and on the home front. Here is the chance for every student to make the war his war, the loan his loan and the peace his peace. Here is your chance to stop waiting for the victory and to Do something about it. The money for the loan will be provided in part from money already saved or invested in banks and companies, etc., but they are a comparatively minor source of supply. In the main the money will have to come from those who receive a regular wage as do the workers and one might well add—the students. It is true that for many students the investment of one pound or ten is a hurdle but the loan involves not merely assessing how much you can afford but in resolving that you will make some sacrifice by your contribution to the loan.

The efforts of New Zealand students must be measured against those of students of other countries. The World Council of Youth in Great Britain in the recent world youth week received inspiring messages of greetings from student and youth movements of the following contries: