HON. A. HAMILTON
i .. - . • ' f- V ■ i.'", GOOD RECEPTION AT WESTPORT $
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WESTjI'URT, March 19. | The Leader of the Opposition (the | Hun. Auain Hamilton), who spoke to. Ji a big crowd iu the Theatre Itoyalto- J night on New Zealand's obligations in ;| tne war. was given ail cxee,.cdt-fit.a - | ing. He appealed to all men of inili- 1 tary age to co-operate with other / units in the nonunion during tfio present struggle. . . • He said : -‘it is up to you and ■mo to make the Government’s policy of ' ; voluntary recruiting tne it diouid he.” He said that his" appearance .in £ Westport was a practical ; express! .n . of tlie Parliamentary Opposition's offer to give the Govei nment greatest co-operation during the war period. He thanked tlie people for their great welcome to Westport.
The Mayor (Mr J. M. Roberts n) presided. A motion of app»eciat7on moved by Major D. Campbell was
/Mr Hamilton was met by Mr Robertson and prominent citizens on IPs arrival fiom Grevmouth, and was taken for a tour c.f the district, which included a visit to the scene of the land clearing operat.oils, and tKo pakihi land developmental areas. \ carried by acclamation.
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Hokitika Guardian, 20 March 1940, Page 4
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