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To-day is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the dentil of the late lit. non. R, J. Seddoh. The occasion is one which will be remembered with res[ Cell'll! memory for the great national services of the deceased. Here, where his political life began, and where lie enjoyed the unbounded coillideiieo of the people throughout, his public career, bis memory will lie revered always. Mr Seddon was a man of the people and of a type which counted for the nation’s greatness. He was a forceful yet- humane man, and it was' mainly hv his love and sacrifice lor the people that he made his enduring mark on the annals ol time. He was a born leader ol men ; one who commanded respect and attention. Far from being an orator, he was. neverthless one whom tlie people would listen to. He was a man greatly above self, and when in place and newer, he used his influence and his talents for the benefits of humanity. Much benign legislation ol a social chaTacter took shape under his regime, and it may he said that lie wore out his life in the service ol the people. Mr Seddon was a robust loyalist and stood four square for Empire. He was indeed an asset of the Empire, and now ranks as one <>i the Empire’s greatest statesmen. Although a man of outstanding character, and with, great force of character, he was intensely human. He drew men to him. He had about him a hand of colleagues who loved their leader and were ready always to follow liis lead. Mr Seddon achieved great political power at the- ballot box, the truest test of a leader’s capabilities. He won a record majority practically annihilating the political opposition in last contest he fought. Too soon thereafter he passed away, still comparatively young and capable' of greater achievement for the good of his country. He had planned an extension of his humane legislation. Always the friend of the worker, and holding his support through thick and thin, he proposed a notable advance in his social legislation for the good of the masses. He lived in the days when borrowing was on modest lines, and he was a careful administrator always. The affairs of the country were handled with discretion and credit, despite the I stead'v achievements of his advanced I legislation which marked a much j changed era for New Zealand. His I Government was sound and solid ; not |conceived in haste, hut executed in (rood sense. Westland enjoyed much reflected glory because Mr Seddon reigned so long as the Member lm Westland, and his visits to the district were' always looked forward to and welcomed not as a loader, hut in a more paternal capacity. His love for the people was reciprocated, and I the ties were indissoluble till Mr SodJ don nassod away at sea in 19013. when J returning from a memorable official ; j visit to Australia.

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Ngā taipitopito pukapuka

Hokitika Guardian, 10 June 1931, Page 4

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Tapeke kupu
491

Untitled Hokitika Guardian, 10 June 1931, Page 4

Untitled Hokitika Guardian, 10 June 1931, Page 4

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