Political Labour League.
CHRISTCHURCH, December 28. The annual conference of the Political Labour League affirmed—"That the principle of the right to obtain work should be extended to every citizen, and that it be the duty of the State to provide work for every citizen who applies for it." It was resolved that the Government should provide free doctors and medicine for the people. It was moved, and carried amidst applause, that the Old Age Pension Act he amended by increasing the pension to at least 12s 6d per week, and making it payable at 60 years of age, and unconditional in all respects, except as to time of residence. A motion by the president to revert to the original plank of the league's platform regarding land reform, was negatived by 7 to 4. It was resolved "that this conference condemns the action of the Minister of Education in sanctioning tha flogging of girls." The incoming executive was empowered to appoint a colonial organiser to organise the workers throughout the country in the interests of the Political Labour League. It was decided that the next conference should be held in Auckland next Christmas.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 9016, 30 December 1907, Page 5
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192Political Labour League. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 9016, 30 December 1907, Page 5
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