CONSTITUENTS' GIFTS
£2250 FOE MR. THOMAS S v, ' ; OF SERVICES CHEQUE GIVEN TO CHARITIES (Received January 16, 5.55 p.m.) LONDON, Jan. IS The Derby constituents of Mr. J. H. Thomas, Dominions Secretary, in recognition of his representation of them in the House of Commons for 25 years, presented him with a cheque for £2,250 which he returned for charities. Also Mr. Thomas received a gold watch and chain and his wife a dinner service. The Duke of Devonshire extolled Mr. Thomas' vision, imagination and courage and said he would welcome him in the House of Lords. In reply Mr. Thomas emphasised his allegiance to the working-class, which he would never deny.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22010, 17 January 1935, Page 9
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