AFRICAN ELECTION
(Press Assn.-
coalition leads BIG MAJORITY OVER , ' ALL OTHER PARTIES SURPRISE AT WYNBERG.
-By Telegraph — Copyright).
Ree. May 18, 7.55 p.mi Capetoxvn, May 18. The position of the parties at 4.30 this morning was as follows: — Coalitionists .... .... 105 Independents 7 Labour .... 2 The Independents include two Roosites and two Natal Home Rulers and two Labour. Mr. Gerry Bouwr, the well-known racing motorist is one of the Roosites returned for Boksberg. Colonel Cresswell, former Minister of Labour and Defence, retained his' seat, winning Valeville, in a hot three cornered contest. Dr. Reitz, a supporter of Mr. T. J. j Roos and a broth'er of the Minister of ' Landd defeated Mr. H. W. Sampson, | ex-Minister of Post and Telegraphs. The Wynbei-g suhurb of Capetown supplied a surprise by returning Sir Joseph Robinson, ia son of the deceased miniiig: magnate, who is not attached to any party. Mr. Madeley retained the Benoni seat. Mr. McArthur captured Umbilo for Labour. Mr. Greyville was returned for Darbyshire. He is the first Home |R,ule mernher. Port Elizabeth returned Mr. Hii-sch, an Independent and a prominent foothaller. .
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 535, 19 May 1933, Page 5
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