ELECTION DATE
UNFAIR TO FARMERS? Stating that he understood the General Election would be held early in September, Mr. H. G. Dickie (National, Patea), who is not seeking reelection, expressed the opinion, when speaking on the Imprest Supply Bill in the House of Representatives yesiterday, that it would be entirely unfair to the country districts. Mr. Dickie said it would involve campaigning in August, the busiest season in the year for the country people. Lambing was then taking place, and dairy farmers were also starting on their busy season. Mr. Dickie contended that apparently the date had been fixed to suit the convenience of one person—Mr. Nash—who, he understood, wanted to get back to Washington as soon as possible. "The whole country is to be upset to suit this gentleman's convenience," added Mr. Dickie. He suggested that the proper time to hold the election would be October, when the weather would be better and the country roads in a more suitable condition, the days would be longer, and people would have a breathing space to attend candidates' meetings.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXXV, Issue 150, 26 June 1943, Page 4
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178ELECTION DATE Evening Post, Volume CXXXV, Issue 150, 26 June 1943, Page 4
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