GENERAL ELECTION
INVITATION DECLINED
(By Telegraph—Press Association)
WAIPUKURAU, 3rd August, Interviewed respecting the authenticity of a Wairarapa report That iio was likely again to contest the Masterton seat, which he closely fought as an Independent Liberal in 1919 and 1922,. Mr A. C. Holms, J.P., well known m. Hawkcs Bay, Horowhenua, and Wairarapa for his public activities, stated that he had declined a tempting Unilea invitation, because lie was not prepared to sacrifice the principles of Independent Liberalism. He. was pledged only, to vote for Liberal measures and claims that be is entitled as a lifelong and active Liberal to the same privilege to stand as an Independent as the QqvgviH, ment conceded to the ex-Reform member, Mr Pearce, of Patea.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 4 August 1931, Page 4
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121GENERAL ELECTION Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 4 August 1931, Page 4
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