SIR JOHN LUKE.
In returning hearty thanks for his reelectioh, Sn\ John Luke said he appreciated the confidence which had been reposed in him by his return as member of Parliament for Wellington: North. 'Not orily-did'he-appreciate- sincerely the fact 'thiityhejhad:' been selected t6 assist in carrying 1 on the work in the Parliament of New Zealand,'biit also in being associated witn.othera in the -building up 'and maintaining of the.beat traditions of :the British Empire. -(Applause.) y We are' a loyal' people, and ■ this -verdict as far aa I am., concerned ,'and as far as Wellington^ North is concerned is "a definite intimation that the people of Wellington North are absolutely loyal. They stand for thei Old Country, and their ,prosperity is': \vrapp_ed u$ with ■ the pros-' perity of the Empire:. .May I- say that ;6n_e greaf satisfaction.ihVcohnectipri'with this election': has been '■' the great confidence shown ■•in, Mr.; Coates. as Prjme Minister. Mr. Coates-has:outstanding ability j lie is .distinctly "loyal,-he has -great capacity .ior^govenimont, arid h> will carry on the administration in the best interests of New-:. Zealand." 'Sir. John Luke concluded by calling for cheers for his secretary, for -hi?: cprnmittee, for everyone yrho,worked for him,: and also for his unsuccessful opponents., r
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Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 110, 5 November 1925, Page 14
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SIR JOHN LUKE.
Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 110, 5 November 1925, Page 14
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