POLITICAL

Hokitika Guardian, 10 August 1931, Page 2

POLITICAL

DUNSDIN WEST SEAT, PRQVOSED CANDIDATES, ' DUNEDIN, August 6. Captain Coll M’Donald, who is almost cej-iain to stand in the interests ot the United Party, was formerly marine superintendent of tile Unlqn Steam Ship Company, He is a member of the: Otago Harbour Board, and last year was chairman of that body. It is understood that he will oppose Mr Downie Stewart in Dunedin West, WELLINGTON, August 7, An official denial is made by the United Party organisation that any finality has been reached concerning the nomination of a candidate to op* pose the Hon. W. Downie Stewart, Reform member for Dunedin W'est, at the general election. It was stated today that it was almost certain that Captain Coll Macdonald would stand for Dunedin West in the interests of the United Party. It is understood from an official source that the statement has no -foundation in fact, arid that the United Party organisation has so far taken no steps jn the dh’eotjon indicated. WELLINGTON, August 6. - The National,Executive of the United Party has confirmed the selection of Mr W. B. Darlow as the party’s candidate for the Waitemata seat, Mr Dai’low is a member of the Waitemata Power Boord and the Auckland Harbour Board, Mr A, Harris (Reform) is the sitting member". AUCKLAND, August 6. An invitation to submit his name as the Reform candidate for Auckland East was made to Sir George Richardson yesterday by a deputation of Reform supporters. Sir George expressed his appreciation, and said that although he could not give a reply at that juncture he thought the deputation might take a hopeful view, The sitting member is the Hon, J, -B. Donald.