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Hokitika Guardian, 31 March 1930, Page 4

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■ LABOUR M.P.’S CONJECTURE. FBy Telegraph—Pree* Association). ■ _ m HAMILTON, March 30. In a tribute to Hon. Mr>- Ransom, Minister of Public Works,, at a banquet given him at Raglan, Mr L. E. Martin, Labour ALP., for • ; Raglan, said that Air Ransom’s physique denoted strength, and his face denoted strehgttihy and' his .-face denoted charoharacter. His various ~t addresses t[’lrougi ! iou,t the ‘Aedtorate showed that he possessed vision in connection with, the- future of - the Dominion, and courage to put into operation what, he believed would be, in the 'best interests of the community.

Air Alartin ; added that, , while he was not of .the same politics as Mr Ransom, he would be glad to give him a very hearty welcome to the Labour Party, and would be very happy at being able to work side by side , with : him, because the speaker considered the Minister was , doing: his present job in a very thorough manner. Air Martin said that he was. sure. Air. Ransom was going to leave; lii,s mark upon the Dominion, not only as, the, Minister'of Public Works, but; he, thought, that tho time was coming soon when higher opportunities would be given him. When that time arrived he was sure Air Ransom would not let the Dominion down. ( Applause.) ;