THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22393, 15 October 1934, Page 11

THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL

BENEFITED BY REST OPERATION COMPLETELY SUCCESSFUL. (Fboii Cue Earltauentabt Reporter) ' WELLINGTON, October 14. Mr Adam Hamilton, Postmastergeneral, Minister of Labour, and Minister of Employment, who has been, resting and convalescing in Oamaru and Invercargill since his recent operation, returned to Wellington to-day. Mr Hamilton, who is looking and feeling much better and stronger than when he went away, said in an interview to-night that he was feeling the benefit of his rest from his Cabinet duties, and that his operation had proved perfectly successful. “ I have come back to Wellington to help the Government in any way 1 can," remarked Mr Hamilton, “ but, of course, I shall not be able to shoulder very much work for a little while yet. I shall retain th e portfolios of Postmastergeneral and Minister in Charge of Tourist Resorts, but shall not take over Employment or Labour until I feel that I am absolutely fit again.” Mr Hamilton indicated that he would be seeking his Wellington doctor’s advice before deciding exactly how much work he could wisely undertake. There were one or two matters ho would like to see to at the first opportunity, but before he did anything he would naturally like to consult with his Cabinet colleagues. Mr Hamilton denied a rumour that he was leaving for Australia to attend the Melbourne centenary celebrations. He had not thought of making such a trip, and he had no wish to go. It had been freely rumoured that Mr Hamilton would be asked by the Government to represent New Zealand at Melbourne. and that he would take the opportunity of a sea voyage to recuperate his health.