THE PRIME MINISTER.
CONGRATULATED AT WOODVILLE. WOODVILLE, March 1. Sir Joseph Ward, while en route to Gisborne by the Napier express, was met -at the Woodville station by the Mayor (Mr H. P. Horne), members of the Borough Council, representatives of the county, and prominent citizens. The Mayor tendered Sir Joseph Ward a welcome, and congratulated him on his election as Prime Minister. He referred eulogistically to Sir Joseph’s long and brilliant career, and said he hoped he would be long spared to continue his work.
Sir Joseph Ward, in returning thanks, spoke optimistically of the Dominion’s future, and said he was glad to be able to be present at the ceremony in Gisborne to do honour to the memory of Sir James Carroll, who had done so much for New Zealand and for the Maoris.
WARM RECEPTIONS EN ROUTE, NAPIER, March 1.
The Prime Minister (Sir Joseph Ward) arrived at Napier to-night, after having been warmly received at various stations en route, at several of which he addressed the assembled crowds. In Napier he was welcomed by the. Mayor (Mr J. Vigor Brown) at the railway station in the presence of a large gathering. To-night he spent a considerable time hearing representations concerning local matters.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3912, 5 March 1929, Page 53
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206THE PRIME MINISTER. Otago Witness, Issue 3912, 5 March 1929, Page 53
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