TIN HARE INQUIRY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 177, 29 July 1932, Page 7

TIN HARE INQUIRY

LABOUR PARTY FUNDS J ELECTION ADVERTISING SECRETARY’S EVIDENCE [By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrightl Received July 28, 10.20 p.m. SYDNEY, July 28. Giving evidence before the mechain cal hare inquiry, Harold McCauley, pn vate secretary to ex-Premier Lang, related conversations with the advertising agent, Cruickshank, in regard to tho Labour Party’s election advertis ing. He said he told Cruickshank he did not think there would be any adver tising for tho Federal elections last year as there was no money in the party. Cruickshank had replied that he could get money from the tin hare people. McCauley answered: “If you can, then we shall get the copy later. ” After Lang’s dismissal from office Cruickshank returned and asked about the State campaign advertising. Wit. ness replied: “We are still hard up,” whereupon Cruickshank said, “It is all right. I have seen him (apparently meaning Swindell). He will stand the advertising of about £4000.” Mr. Monohan (who is assisting th< Commissioner): That was very rich generosity of him? Witness: Yes. Mr. Menohan: Did you ask any questions? Witness: No. Mr. Monohan: Was not Swindell frequently in your office? Witness: Not frequently. The question of restoring dog racing origin ally came from Swindell, who emphasised that there was £200,000 revenue in it for the Government at a time when money was badly needed. Mr. Monohan: You led him to believe that the legislation would go through. Witness: Yes, without any trouble. The hearing was adjourned.