AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER
WHO NOW SUPPORTS THE GOVERNMENT. (Per Press Association.) Mr Thomas constituents at Hampden last night, and received a vote of thanks and confidence. He stated emphatically that he would continue an independent member, rocoomsmg more the people of the country than being a slavish follower of any part/ He instanced benefits already produced by the individual action of a certain section Of the House. He favored the Government-s proposals for the extension PiL th p tca<3 - B ‘i 0 the west of ED g'and ports! the Premiers navy proposal, and Stats fire insurance, but condemned a referendum on the land question. He was a strong sopperter of extending the freehold! He advocated revaluing in future leases bufe that paefc contracts be kept. ’
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Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1490, 26 June 1905, Page 2
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125AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1490, 26 June 1905, Page 2
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