Wellington East Electorate
Sir,—l observe that the United Party is expected to nominate Mr. J. J. Clark as candidate for Wellington East. At the last general election Mr. ■ Clark, as n.i Independent Reform candidate, was mainly responsible for making a “present” of the seat to the Labour-Socialistic Party. Evidently he can readily adapt himself to “quick change” methods. But the matter is too serious, to be treated lightly. Already, Mr. . Gaudin is announced ; presumably Reform will nominate a candidate, and there is likely to.be a plethora of candidates, from which anli-Lftbour electors will be able to make a selection. Unfortunately, and much to the discomfort of a large majority of electors, everything points to Labour retaining its munificent “gift” handed to it by political parties claiming to place country first!—l am, etc.. ELECTOR.
■Wellington,- May IS. ■ . | Since the above was received Mr. T. Forsyth has announced his intention of standing as a supporter of the Reform Party. The voting at the last election was:—R. Semple (Labour), 5527; I. Forsyth (Reform), 4oGl j J. J. Clark (Independent Reform), 2648. J
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Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 200, 21 May 1931, Page 11
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179Wellington East Electorate Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 200, 21 May 1931, Page 11
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