Blow To Communists
AUCKLAND, Nov. 1. The defeat of the Communist mem bers of the Auckland brancli of thNew Zealaiul Walerside Workers Union in a secret ballot to elect si;representati ves on the nat.ional conn cil is interpreted as a pointer to nos silile waterfrdnt. policy changes and as a rebulf to the course set by the nat ional president (Mr 11. Barnes), states tue Auckland Star industrial reporter. The " inoderat es ' ' gained a clear-cut win in the electiou for six seats to whicii the Auckland brancli is entitled. There were 18 candidates. The Communisls defeat ed in this electiou wero Messrs A. Drcnnan. national vice-presi-dent, and J. Mitcliell, a member of tho local union exeeutive. The correspondent adds that Mr Barnes ntay find hituself standing aloue in presenting his views in national council alTairs.
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Chronicle (Levin), 2 November 1949, Page 6
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