N.Z. ELECTIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 26 November 1931, Page 6

N.Z. ELECTIONS

PALMERSTON. CANDIDATES

(By Telegraph— Per Press Association)

PALMERSTON N., November 26

Candidates fjr Palmerston North J. Ilodgkens (Labour) and J. A. Nash (Coalition) are both having large meetings, and receiving an attentive hearing.

'Last night Mr Nash in the Opera House addressed the largest gathering over lipid to hear a local candidate. He was accorded a vole of thanks and confidence. "During his speech Mr Nash stated he had received a telegram from Mr Coates stating that no' new unemployment stamp was being printed, as stated by Mr Holland. No additional tax would be imposed it it could be avoided. 1 • ...

In his campaign, Mr Hodgkens is expounding the Labour platform at each meeting and receiving the customary vote of confidence.

A POLITICAL MOVE

CHRISTCHURCH; Nov. 26. A “Black Shirt” brigade organised to ensure that candidates are permitted to have fair hearing at political meetings in and around Christchurch will make its presence felt very shortly, if the plans of a small committee of well known citizens are carried out. Members of the Committee have banded together for action in view of the howling down of candidates recently. Most candidates, however, disapprove of such actions. ' / HON. G. FORBES. *'.] STRATFORD, November 26. Hon. Geo- Forbes arrived to-day and was accorded a civic reception by the Mayor, Mr Percy Thomson, and was entertained at- lunch. He after,wards opened the A. and P. Show and later proceeded to New Plymouth, to deliver an address.

Mr Forbes who was accompanied by Mr Masters, received a splended reception.