MONEY FOR DRINK

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23162, 7 October 1938, Page 10

MONEY FOR DRINK

EXTRA LEISURE LABOUR SEEKS SHARE FUNDS FOR ELECTION LETTER TO HOTEL-KEEPERS An appeal to hotel-keepers for donations to the Labour Party funds, on the grounds that they have benefited from the increased wages granted by the Government, has been made on behalf of the party by the Auckland Labour .Representation Committee. The Herald has in its possession the original of a letter sent to the manager of an Auckland hotel by Mr. T. P. McCready, secretary of the Auckland Labour Representation Committee. The letter is dated August 16, 1938, and the full text is as follows: — '

"Dear Sir, —Within a few months the country will bo faced with a

general election and, as it is essential that finance be available to combat anti-propaganda, literature, etc., 1 am appealing to you as a supporter of the Government to assist in this worthy cause. "As a result, of Labour legislation, the workers have been granted more leisure time and more money to spend, and I am sure you will agree tiuLt a. fair portion of the increased wages has been spent in a manner gratifying to yourself. "If you agree with me, and are of the opinion that it is in the interests of all that the present Government remain in power,, a donation to the funds will be appreciated. "All donations will be acknowledged from this office, but no publication given to same. I will be pleased to call and discuss the matter if necessary. "Thanking you in anticipation, and with best wishes, yours fraternally, T. P. McCready, secretary." The letter is written on official paper, bearing the letterhead: "New Zealand Labour Party. Auckland Labour Representation Committee."