MR THOMAS HONOURED
Presentations From His Constituents MEMBER FOR 25 YEARS By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright. (Received January 16, 7.40 p.m.) Loudon, January 16. Constituents of Derby, in recognition of Mr. J. H. Thomas’s representation of them in the House of Commons for 25 years, presented him with a cheque for £2250. which he returned for charities. He also received a gold watch.and chain and his wife a dinner service. The Duke of Devonshire extolled Mr. Thomas’s vision, imagination and courage. and said he would welcome him in the House of Lords. Mr. Thomas emphasised his allegiance to the working class, which he would never deny.
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Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 96, 17 January 1935, Page 9
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105MR THOMAS HONOURED Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 96, 17 January 1935, Page 9
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