N.Z. LABOUR PARTY

Kaikoura Star, Volume LVI, Issue 86, 2 November 1936, Page 2

N.Z. LABOUR PARTY

KAIKOURA BRANCH There are now over ninety members on the roll of the Kaikoura branch of the Labour Party, and at Friday night’s meeting there was a large attendance, Air I). Manson (president) presiding. Apologies were received for the absence of Messrs Al. Eaton and IT. A. Waghorn. The president extended a welcome to Afessrs A. Cassells and W. O’Callahan (Oa ro). The secretary forwarded a statement showing the branch finances to be in a satisfactory state. The president advised members to keep up interest in the Party and to bring before the branch any grievances that may exist, so that they could be passed on to the rightful authorities. The members of the executive would be pleased to give all possible advice. Air B. D. Popplewell gave a brief address on the monetary question, referred to the recent depression and rhe lacik of purchasing .power and the fact that, people had been starving in the midst of plenty. Things under the present Government had improved the position and men were now engaged under satisfactory conditions. He hoped members would reflect on the question as to where money came from and where it went to. A vote of thanks was passed to the speaker. Several other members spoke on various subjects, and it was emphasised that the branch executive was prepared to debate the question of guaranteed prices with any farmer or body in the district. A member enquired regarding the position of farm workers and whether they were compelled to join a union.— He was advised that it was compulsory by law. It was decided to organise a suitable function as a reception to the Hon. R. Semple on the occasion of his visit to Kaikoura. Four new members were elected. Supper was handed round by the ladies and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.