“THAT’S THE STUFF."
MR. COATES AND UNITED’S RAILWAY CLAIMS.
LINES COULDN’T BE FINISHED IN THREE YEARS.
(Special To The Times). WANGANUI, Nov. 6. “Do any of you know that it is a physical and economic impossibil ity to complete the railways within three vears ?’ ’ asked Mr Ooates at Wanganui, when dealing with the United Parly’s platform. There was a silence. “Of, course you don’t,” the Prime Minister added, “and neither do the Uniteds, because they have not got a nian amongst them who knows the country. '*- The minority at the rear of (the hall, annoyed by the Prime Minister’s rejoinder, again commenced the counting out process.'“I see you don’t like the truth,” said Mr. Coates, with a smile. 1 A voice; “That’s the'stuff; Gordon, slash'it into them.” (Laughter and applause). • ■
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10738, 8 November 1928, Page 2
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