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New Zealand's first Labour government came into power following a convincing election win on 27 November 1935. Michael Joseph Savage (1872-1940) became the first Labour prime minister, and is remembered as one of our best-loved politicians. For two generations he spearheaded the social security structure of New Zealand, being a leading spokesman for increased pensions and a totally free health system. Immediately after Labour took office, a Christmas bonus was paid to the unemployed and poor, and a programme of state housing commenced. In 1938 “Mickey” Savage began drawing up plans for his Social Security system, calling it “applied Christianity”. This provided for a universal free health system and an old-age pension of 30 shillings a week for men and women at age 60, with a general payment at the age of 65. The leather briefcase pictured above belonged to Savage. It features the gilt-lettered 'M.J. Savage M.P.' and a silver buckle with the inscription: 'Presented by his Parliamentary Colleagues, 1935'. Walter Nash acquired the briefcase, and it now forms part of our Walter Nash collection, which you can see more of here: archives.govt.nz/gallery/v/Walter+Nash+Exhibition/ Archives Reference: AEFZ 22624 W5727 Box 2627/ 3108/0007 archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=23559651 For updates on our On This Day series and news from Archives New Zealand, follow us on Twitter twitter.com/ArchivesNZ For further enquiries please email Research.Archives@dia.govt.nz Material from Archives New Zealand |
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