A TIP TO SIR JOE.
BY SINEAD. When Parliament meets in a fortnight or so, And members once more commence warming their chairs, It would be quite nice if New Zealand could know The look of the men who control her affairs. We’ve met with a few in a previous year, But there are lots of others, unheard of, and new, So now, then, Sir Joseph, New Zealand would cheer A stunt such as Ramsay MacDonald put through. The skill of the “talkies” he called to his aid, And used up some film introducing his team. Now of this invention the use might be made—Just hark to Sir Joe if he takes up the scheme.
‘The gloomy and down-hearted lad on my right “Is Gordon, the fellow who once got things done. ‘Next comes Captain Rushworth, the farmers’ delight, “He’s Chief Whip and Party all rolled into one.
Behold Harry Holland! The balance of power. “He claims for his Party—but we soon shall see—'And now let me point out the man of the hour—- “ The leader that Maoriland looks to • —that’s me.”
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18785, 14 June 1929, Page 1
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