N.Z. ELECTIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 2 November 1931, Page 5

N.Z. ELECTIONS

DATE FIXED. FOR DECEMBER 2. [By Telegraph, Fer Press Association.) WELLINGTON) October 31. Although official announcement will be withheld lor some days, it is learnt on good authority that et has selected Wednesday 2nd December, as the date for the general elections. CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 31. The Christchurch Executive* of the United Political Party, at a meeting held last evening, decided to give full support to the Coalition Government, and to stand in loyally with the arrangements made by’ the Party leaders in regard to the nomination of, candidates for the Canterbury seats. A committee was set up to meet the Reform- executive in order to make plana for the election campaign.

PRIME MINISTER NO LABOUR OPPONENT. CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 31. The Secretary of the North Canterbury Labour Representation Committee states that it is unlikely that the Labour Party will nominate any candidates to oppose Mr Eorbes for Cheviot.

HAMILTON INDEPENDENT

HAMILTON, Oct. 31

Mr Charles Lafferty is standing as an Independent 4 candidate for Hamilton.

CHRISTCHURCH NORTH CHRISTCHURCH, Oct, 31. Mr L. (J. Walker, of Hornby, will contest the Christchurch North electorate at the general election as anIndependent candidate. Mr Walker, it is stated, has agreed to stand at the request" of a large number of. business people and residents. CANTERBURY ELECTORATES. CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 31,'

Mr C. Morgan Williams, who had been mentioned as likely to contest the Hurumib seat, will probably act in the capacity of organiser for the Rev. J, f£. Archer, in the Kniapoi electorate. In the event of Mr J. Connolly deciding not to contest the Mid-Canter-bury seat against the Hon. D. Jones, there was a possibility of Labour nominating a candidate, Mr Macfailane said.

No afrangenfent had been made by the Labour' Party for commencing the campaign in the various electorates, and it is probable that no public meeting will be held until the.session of Parliament ends. • «!«•