NEW LABOUR PARTY.
ENDORSEMENT AT WELLINGTON Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, May lft. Enthusiastic endorsement of the formation of a Democratic Labour Party was accorded the Speaker nf the House of Representatives (Hon. W. E. Barnard) and the member for Grey Lynn, Mr J. A. Lee, following addresses which they delivered to a gathering of approximately 3000 in the Town Hall to-night. Between 20 and 30 hands only were raised in opposition to the carrying of the motion. The two chief speakers were given cordial receptions. There were a few scattered interjections, particularly in the early stages. One man who took exception to a statement left the hall with the police at hand, and another was shown out at the direction of the chairman.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 142, 16 May 1940, Page 14
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123NEW LABOUR PARTY. Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 142, 16 May 1940, Page 14
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