NATIONAL PARTY
Change In Leadership Pending By Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, November 6. A report from Palmerston North that the question of a change in the leadership of the National Party is being discussed with the possibility of Mr S. G. Holland (Christchurch North) becoming Leader of the Opposition, was referred to the Hon. Adam Hamilton to-day. Mr Hamilton declined to somment beyond stating that the question is to be disdussed at a meeting of the Parliamentary members of the party to be called before the reopening of the session on November 26. This development is not unexpected, as it has been understood that Mr Hamilton is not anxious to hold the position if a suitable alternative leader is approved by the party. Though previous caucus discussions have ended on a unanimous resolution of confidence in Mr Hamilton, it is considered that any change of leadership will not affect Mr Hamilton’s position in the War Cabinet, which involves important responsibility requiring daily attention.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21805, 7 November 1940, Page 6
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162NATIONAL PARTY Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21805, 7 November 1940, Page 6
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