NEWFOUNDLAND ELECTIONS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 139, 15 June 1932, Page 7

NEWFOUNDLAND ELECTIONS

THE PREMIER DEFEATED. ST. JOHN’S (Newfoundland), June 13. Early to-day the Opposition was leading in four constituencies and had an elected candidate in- a fifth. The Government was leading in only one constituency. Tho defeat of the Premier (Sir R. Squires) by Dlr. Harold Mitchell by 600 majority in Trinity South was conceded at noon when there were only a few polls unreported. Tn all of tho constituencies not actually decided, tho Opposition had a leading position in most cases by an overwhelming majority. The Opposition leader (Mr. F. C. Allerdice) was well ahead iu St. John’s West.

GOVERNMENT LOSSES ST. JOHN’S (Newfoundland), June 1.3. The final returns from six of the 26 constituencies voting showed five Opposition and one Government victory in nine scats. ’Tho returns are reported to be steadily increasing the gains for the Opposition. Dr. 11. DI. Mosdell (Independent), and former member of the Squires Government, had been elected by acclamation in Fortune. The only Government candidate elected is Hon. F. G. Bragley (Humber), Minister without portfolio. STATE OF PARTIES

Received June 14, 11.50 p.m. ST. JOHN’S (Newfoundland), June 13 The election results late on Monday night stood: — Opposition, led by Dlr F. C. Alderdice 12 Government, led by Sir Richard Squires 1 Independent 1 Doubtful .. t .... 13