M.P.'s Cheer King, Sing National Anthem

Northern Advocate, 6 September 1939, Page 9

M.P.'s Cheer King, Sing National Anthem

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WELLINGTON, This Day,

The House met yesterday afternoon for the first time since a state of war has existed with Germany. There was a large attendance of members, but the galleries were not by any means filled.

There was a dramatic silence immediately .after the prayer, when the acting Leader of the House, the Hon. P. Fraser, stated that in view of the outbreak of war there were a number of papers dealing with, the present | state of hostilities which he wished to lay on the table of the House. These included documents relating to the outbreak of war between Germany and Poland, also telegrams and other communications between the New Zealand Government .and that of Great Britain relating to our own declaration of war with Germany. Formal Resolution. Mr Fraser then moved a formal resolution approving and confirming the declaration of a state of war between New Zealand and Germany. Mr Fraser said he was confident the whole House and the country would approve of the decision of the New Zealand Government, and that a united people would place itself .at the disposal of the Government for the purpose of taking every possible step to further the common cause. He emphasised the vital necessity of ending aggression and voiced the continued and unshakeable loyalty of members to His Majesty the King. Seconded By Mr Hamilton. The motion was seconded by the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. A. Hamilton, who endorsed the sentiments expressed by the acting Leader of the House.

In seconding, it Mr Hamilton also expressed the loyalty of all members to the cause to which the Empire had set its heart.

The motion was passed unanimously and members rose to sing God Save the King, which was followed by three cheers for His Majesty.