WAITEMATA SEAT.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 224, 22 September 1938, Page 14

WAITEMATA SEAT.

NATIONAUBT CAMPAIGN.

Mr. J. E. Close, National candidate for Waitemata, opened his campaign last night at Mairangi Bay. The local hall was crowded, extra seating accommodation having to be found. Some latecomers were unable to find room, having to stand in the doorway. Mr. Close gave a brief resume of hi« past activities and then passed on to the political question, stressing the fact that the fight thi* time was between Socialism and private enterprise.

Questions were varied in their subtance and the candidate was able to elucidate the various points raised.

A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Campbell Kennic, who said that the only vote of confidence necessary was in the ballot Ik>x on election day. Mr. Griffiths seconded the motion, which was carried by acclamation. Mr. R. H. Marryatt occupied the chair.

TO-NICHTS MEETINGS. The following election meetings have been arranged for to-day, the time being 8 p.m. unless otherwise stated: — Waitemata.—Mr. J. E. Close, Dairy Flat Hall. Hauraki.—Mr. J. M. Allen. Maungatauwhiri; Mr. R. Coulter, Te Hoe.

Franklin.—Mr. E. Piggott, Olenbrook Hall: Mr. J. N. Massey, Aka Aka Hall; Mr. A. C. A. Sexton, Otaua Public Hall. Raglan.—Hon. W. Lee Martin, Te Rapa Hall. Auckland Suburbs.—Mr. M.S.Walker, Te Atatu Public Hall. Rcmuera.—Mrs. M. M. Dreaver, St. Chad's Hall. Meadowbank.