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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22667, 18 June 1948, Page 2

P.M. ADDRESSES LABOUR GOVERNMENT’S WORK IN EDUCATING MAORIS A pleasant function took glace last evening, when the Prime Minister, Mr. P. Fraser, addressed friends and supporters of the Labour Party. The meeting was presided over by Mr. E. R. Hudson, vice-president of the Gisborne Labour Representation Committee, and was held at the Taraiwhiti Club rooms. The Prime Minister, who was accompanied by Mr. D. W. Coleman, M.P-, Under-Secretary for Works, and Mr. T. Omana, M.P. for Eastern Maori, entered the room amidst cheering and the pinging of,- "For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” . Mr. Hudson, in introducing Mr. Fraser, said that the rank-and-file of the Labour movement were honoured in that Mr. Fraser found time to spend an evening with them, as he knew that Mr. Fraser was in Gisborne on a business trip and that his time was fully occupied with the aftermath of the recent disastrous floodMr. Hudson said it gave him great pleasure to extend a hearty welcome to Mr. Fraser on behalf of the members of the movement in Gisborne. Prior to Mr. Fraser’s address speeches of welcome were extended to him by ■Mr. Smiler, secretary of the Manutuke Maori branch of the Labour Party, ana by Mrs. Waitiaki. secretary of the Gisborne Maori branch. ■ Effect of Legislation 'Mr. Fraser, in his reply, said it gave him great pleasure to meet so many of his friends and colleagues. There had been criticism that the Government’s legislation was ruining the Maoris, Mr. Fraser said. He washed to state that under the present Government the Maoris had equality of opportunity. At present there were over 3000 Maori pupils attending post-primary schools. Altogether there had been 54 new schools built for the Maoris and 81 extra classrooms had been built at other schools since the present Government took office. In 1940 the first batch of Maori pupils were admitted to a training college. At present there .were six Maori headmasters, 40 assistant teachers and 12 probationers teaching in the schools, whilst 54 Maori students were attending universities, and 72 were at a training college. The Government had given the Maori his rightful place in the community. Everywhere he had travelled, stated Mr. Fraser, he had found great enthusiasm. The recent annual conference of the party had been one of the best he had ever attended. At the conclusion of the address Mr. R. A. Keeling moved a hearty vote of thanks and confidence in the Prime Minister. In the position he held Mr. Keeling said that he was able to see the benefit of the Government’s legislation, especially where children were concerned. The motion was seconded by Mr. R- MacDonald. Following the meeting a dainty supper was served by Mrs. K. Tucker and members of the Junior Labour League. BLACK Crow Marking Ink for Linen and Cotton Goods. 2/5 bottle. Postage 3d- Herald Office. Phone 2227.

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