A NEW MINISTER.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 145, 20 June 1923, Page 7

A NEW MINISTER.

MR. K. F. BOI.I.AKDPORTFOLIO XoTTct ALLOCATED. (By Telesraph.-rrcss Association.) WEIXIMiTOX. this day. Mr. R. F. Holh.nl. M : P. . for **&£ cated. __ Mr. R. F. Bollard w<i* elected member of £he House of llepresentatives tor tne new electowt.' of Xa K lAn at the general election held in I'.HL 'Hie polling on election day. December 7: m Mr Bollard heading the poll with 241.0 votes, but he had not the absolute majority required t.v '.avr. aniT a second ballot was held on December 14 to decide the issue between him and Mr. Ml (Independent!, who polled 892. At .the I second ballot Mr. lU.ilard defeated his opponennt by 1850 votes, and lie has continned t<. represent itaglan ever Since. The new Minister is a son of one-of the former members for Eden, the late Mr. John Bollard, and prior to his election to the House served ii lengthy apprenticeship in local polities, especially in I the YYaikato district, where■» he is esteemed for bis sterling qualities and knowledge of matters relating to the welfare of the man on the land. Tie is also a good sportsman and generally., popular alike among his political friends- and foes. ■ For some time past he lins occupied the post of senior whip to the Reform party in the House, in which he is known better for his hard work on committees than for readiness in debate. MR. BOLLARD CONGRATULATED. (By Telegraph. -Own 1 orre.<ponflent.) HAMILTON', this day. When informed of the decision of the Prime .Minister to appoint Air. Bollard Ito the Cabinet, Mr. J. A. Young, member for Hamilton, said he heartily congratulated Mr. Bollard on bis good luck, and wished him success in his portfolios. In answer to :> question as to whether-he had any comments to make, Mr. Young said that be bad no remarks to make on the wisdom of the choice, as that was entirely the responsibility of the Prime Minister. He desired specially to express bis appreciation and thanks to the Press of New Zealand for the generous manner in which it bad uracil his claims for consideration of the appointment.