NATIONAL PARTY’S SUPPORT
MR HAMILTON PLEASED BY ENTHUSIASM (United Press Association) AUCKLAND, February 24. A resolution expressing renewed confidence in the Hon. Adam Hamilton as leader of the party was carried at a gathering at the National Party’s office after Mr Hamilton’s arrival by train from Wellington. He was welcomed by the executive and supporters. “I have no hesitation in repeating what I have said from Stewart Island to the Bay of Islands,” Mr Hamilton said in an interview, “that there is stronger evidence of enthusiasm in the political support being accorded the National Party than we have ever before seen on our side.” He added that 600 branches had been formed with 60,000 members. Nine new candidates of excellent type had been selected. The party was 12 months further ahead than at the last election in organization work. “We expect almost a complete turnover in the country seats in favour of the National Party provided we have straight-out contests,” he said.
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Southland Times, Issue 23443, 25 February 1938, Page 8
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