PRIME MINISTER.
BUSY DAY AT DUNEDIN. (Per Press Association). DUNEDIN, January 26. Stating that it was a revelation to him to find that many tilings which one 'assumed were imported from abroad were the product of New Zealand workmen, the Prime Minister (the fit. Hon. G. W. Forbes) expressed great 'interest in what he saw when he was taken, on a visit of inspection to several factories this morning. Mr Forbes had a busy day, for after his tour he was entertained at luncheon by the Dunedin Manufacturers’ Association. He delivered a long address, during which he gave a comprehensive review of conditions in the Dominion, holding out hope tliat all classes would benefit by tne increased prices lor wool and meat.
Two deputations brought before Mr Forbes matters concerning unemployment. One of these sought an an cost complete reversal of the Government s policy, the Prime Minister being unperturbed by continual interruption during his reply. The other deputation sought ail increase in the rates ot pay for relief workers outside city areas. . . . Mr Forbes also paid a visit to tno Returned Soldiers’ Club, and in the evening was accorded a reception \y the City Council. ELe will leave for the north to-morrow morning.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 54, Issue 91, 27 January 1934, Page 3
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