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The Industrial Association Of Canterbury Founded August 12, 1879.

The objects of the Association are to aid the fostering and encouragement of Local Industries and Productions in every legitimate manner.

It does not advocate the claims of any special trade or industry, but is general in its character, and embraces amongst its members, every class of the community.

The manufacturing interests, and the development of the natural resources of the country, alike receive the support of the Association.

The Association is a powerful one, and it is earnestly hoped that all feeling an interest in its objects, and who have the real welfare of the Colony at heart, will join its ranks and lend a helping hand.

An indiscriminate or excessive Protection Policy is not advocated, the intention being to foster those industries that have a fair chance of succeeding in the Colony. Any information or statistics bearing on the subject will be thankfully received, and the Association will also be glad to communicate with anyone wishing to establish branches of this Association in any part of the Colony, or to co-operate with similar Associations for the purpose of furthering the objects in view.