LABOUR'S WORK OUTLINED

Chronicle (Levin), 4 November 1946, Page 3

LABOUR'S WORK OUTLINED

ADDRESS BY MR. A. G. OSBORNE Mr. A. G. Osborne, M.P, Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Prime Minister and Labour member for Onehunga, addressed a large . gathering in "the Renown Theatre on Thursday evening. The Mayor (Mr. R. E. Downes) occupied the chair. In introducing the speaker, the chairman said that Mr. Osborne was not altogether a stranger to Shannon, as he had addressed a meeting there some time ago. In opening his remarks, Mr. Osborne made mention of the outstanding work done by Mr. L. G. Lowry as a member for the district before the electoral boundaries had befen changed. In his tribute, the speaker said that Mr. Lowry had won the respect of all, whichever party they belonged to, and he had endeared himself to all in the electorate. Mr. Osborne expressed his personal regret that circumstances prevented Mr. Lowry from seeking re-election to Parliament. . The speaker went on to mention the abilities of Mr. Phil Hblloway, who was the candidate for the Manawatu in Labour's interests. Mr. Osborne stated that Mr. Holloway was a young man with a distinguished record, and had all the qualifications to fit him to represent this district in the Parliament of our country. Mr. Osborne stated that November 27 would decide what was perhaps the most important election in the history of New Zealand and the electors would have to decide who was to guide the Dominion through the difficult days ahead in the post-war years. Labour's record of achievements entitled them to come before the people for a renewal of confidence, and he fclt sure that the verdict would be thc saine in 1946 as it was last clcc'tion. November 27 was the elevcnth j anniversary of thc day when that tmagnificent leadcr, thc late Mr. M. j J. Savagc, led thc Labour Party to I victory. The speaker went on to deal with I the important peace confercnces ; overseas and the ability of New Zealand's Labour reprcsentative al ] these conferences. j Mr. Osborne then spoke at 1 lengtb on the work the Labour Oovernment had -done for New j Zealand since its election cleven ' years ago, touching on the fine war j effort, social security, the guaranteed price, price stabilisation and the country's problems generally. Following his two-hour address, which was listened to by a quiet 1 and interested audience, a motion | of thanks to the speaker and confidence in the Labour Government was carried unanimously by a show of hands.