Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thursday 11 February 1932, page 6


MR. HOGAN FOR LONDON.

WILL LEAVE ON FEBRUARY IS.

HEALTH TRIP PRINCIPALLY.

Official Inquiries Proposed.

The Premier (Mr Hogan) announced officially last night that he would leave for London on Thursday February 18 by the Blue 1 mail steamer Themistocles he will be accompanied by Mrs. Hogan and his private secretary (Mr J Jungwirth)

Although the principal object of the trip will be to enable him to regain his health, Ah Hogan will take the opportunity while in London to inspect the Agent General s office with the object of advising vi whether it should be reorganised 01 amalgamated with the High Commissioners office. He and also that he would study the possi-

battles of increasing trade between England and Australia and exploiting British market for Australian products particularly COOGEE exported from Victoria, such as meat, fruit, and butter

Mr Hogan who returned from Sydney yesterday made the announcement at his office in the Kew Treasury building which he visited for the first time since his health broke down in December After a brief conference with the Acting Premier (Mr Tunnecliffe) and the Acting Treasurer (Mr Jones) Mr Hogan and - I have been informed that the Cabinet has decided unanimously that I should go to 1 London for a trip After having discussed the proposal with Mr Tunnecliffe and Mr

Jones, I have agreed to accept the decision of the Cabinet Air Hogan added that as from the join new to London he had made no plans for his stay abroad, and the date of his return was uncertain A specialist in Melbourne who had been pie scribing treatment for him had advised him strongly to take a long sea voyage so that his health would be restored completely before he resumed official duties

Upon his return from Sydney Mr Hogan was met by members of the Ministry and the State Parliamentary Labour party, and the chairman of the Railways Commissioners. (Mr H W Clapp) Although tanned by the sun Mr Hogan was showing the effects of the elapse which he suffered while resting at Palm Beach (NSW The elapse compelled him to enter St Vincent's

Hospital for treatment He said that he had benefited considerably by his stay in hospital but that it had been necessary for him to consult three special uses in Sydney

Mr Hogan will go to his home at B Plan

in a few days and will remain there until he returns to Melbourne to join the Thomas trees He will not undertake any official duties before his departure

During the absence of Mr. Hogan the Chief Secretary (Mr Tunnecliffe) will continue to act as Premier and the Minister for Public Works (Mr Jones) will ride control of the Treasury It is expected that Mr. Hogan will be absent for at least four months A session of the State Parliament is due to begin on April 6 It

is understood that Mr. Hogan has arranged a par with a member of the United Country party to ensure that the Ministry s

strength in the Legislative Assembly will h not be impaired by his absence I