THE LATE MR A. MORRISON. M.H.R.
Mr Morrison, who was returned ns a labour member in 1893, was a firm supporter of the present administration. He had great strength of character, and was a elever speaker in debate. His name was frequently mentioned in connection with Cabinet vacancies, and he would no doubt have held a portfolio but for the fad of several of the Otago members being on the Ministry. Up to the session before last Mr Morrison was one of the strongest members of the House, but during the recess, while chairman of the Midland Railways Commission, he was taken ill at Nelson and had to be removedtohis in son. and had to be removed to his home. AH through last session he suffered from caneer of the throat and left Wellington about a month before the adjournment. He lost the power of speech soon after retaining home, and then went to the Hanmer Spring Sanatorium, where he gradually sank.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVII, Issue XXII, 30 November 1901, Page 1041
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162THE LATE MR A. MORRISON. M.H.R. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVII, Issue XXII, 30 November 1901, Page 1041
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