IN COROMANDEL

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 51, Issue 3159, 19 August 1942, Page 7

IN COROMANDEL

VISIT OF HON. W. E. PARRY TOUR OF THE ELECTORATE ADDRESS TO SUPPORTERS The Hon. Mr W. E. Parry, Minister of Internal Affairs, accompanied by Mrs Parry and Mr J. Thorn, M.P. for Thames, visited Coromandel last week when the Coromandel School' was inspected, Mr Parry giving the children a short address. Mr Thorn intimated that it had been suggested that a half-holiday be given the children. He suggested putting it to the vote, all those in favour putting up their right hands. Carried unanimously, with three cheers for the visiting M.P.’s. After lunch the Hon. Mr Parry met the county chairman, Mr C? C. Rae, and Coro’mandel councillors at the Council Chambers,’when various matters appertaining to the county were discussed. A visit was also paid to Long Bay Park and Amodeo Bay. In the evening a gathering of friends and supporters met in the Caledonian supper room. Dr. Birkenshaw occupied the chair. He introduced the Hon. Mr Parry to those present, and called on Mr Thorn to say a few words before Mr Parry proceeded to address the meeting. Mr Thorn expressed his pleasure

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