LABOUR HARD UP

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 260, 29 July 1932, Page 11

LABOUR HARD UP

Election Advertising

“MONEY FROM TIN HARES”

Evidence to Commission

(By Telegraph.—Press Assn.— Copyright.) (Rec. July 28, 9.10 p.m.)

Sydney, July 28.

Giving evidence to-day at the mechanical hare inquiry, Harold McCauley, who was private secretary to the ex-Premler, Mr. J. T. Lang, related conversations ‘with an advertising agent one Cruickshank, in regard to the Labour Party’s election advertising. He said he told Mr. Cruickshank that he did not think there would be any advertising for the Federal elections last year as there was no money in the party. Mr. Cruickshank replied that he could get money from the tinhare people. To this he (Mr. McCauley) answered: "If you can, then, we shall get the copy later.” After Mr. Lang’s dismissal from office Mr. Cruickshank returned and asked about the State campaign advertising. Witness replied: “We are still hard up, whereupon Mr. Cruickshank said: “It is all right. I have seen him (apparently meaning Swindell). He will stand the advertising to about £4000.” Mr. Monahan, K.C, who Is assisting the Commissioner: That was very rich generosity of him.

Witness: Yes. Mr. Monahan: Did you ask any questions?

Witness: No. Mr. Monahan: Was not Swindell frequently in your office? Witness: Not frequently. The question of restoring dog racing originally came from Mr. Swindell, who emphasised that there was £200,000 revenue In it for the Government at a time when money was badly needed. Mr. Monahan: You led him to believe that legislation would go through? Witness: Yes, without any trouble. The hearing was adjourned.