To the Electors of BRIDGE WARD. GENTLEMEN,— Having unavoidably been absent from the Nomination on Saturday last, when you re-elected me, unopposed, as one of your Municipal Representatives, permit me here to thank you for the unsolicited expression of your confidence, and to assure you that it shall be my earnest endeavour to continue to promote your interests to the best of my ability.—l remain, Yours faithfully, JAMES DAWKINS. Cromwell, July 29, 1872.
[requisition. ! To MrW. GRANT, Cromwell. DEAR SIR, —We the undersigned ratepayers of Kawarau Ward have respectfully to request that you will allow yourself to be nominated for the vacant seat in the Council caused by the retirement of Mr Brown. And we pledge ourselves to give you our vote, and will use our endeavours AI. FKAER GEORGE SMITH WILLIAM TAYLOR EDWARD LINDSAY WILLIAM TRUDGEON J. AI. BROWN C. AI. HEDLUND JAAIES NICHOLAS JOHN E. BEATTIE ROGER DONEGAN ANDREW WOOD to secure your election. ROBERT KIDD JOHN WRIGHT JOHN AI ‘OORAIICK CHARLES SCHUTZ W. HOWE J. HAYES I. ESCOTT JAAIES RITCHIE AIICHAEL SHARKEY W. WILLIAMS HENRY SCHUTZ.
[reply.] GENTLEMEN. — I thank you for your j expression of confidence, and I have much ! pleasure in complying with your request. If I have the honour of being returned as your representative, I shall use my best eIT >rts to bring the requirements of the Kawarau Ward in particular prominently before the Council, and in such a, way as shall secure a favourable consideration of j them. At the same time, twill be willing to assist and co-operate with my felluw-Couiiciliors I in advancing the interests and prosperity of the town and district generally. I am, Centlemen, Yours respectfully, July 24, 1872. WILLIAM CHANT.
[requisition.] Mr D. A. JOLLY, Cromwell. DEAR SIR, —We the undersigned ratepayers of the incorporated town of Cromwell hereby request you will allow yourself to be nominated for the office of Councillor, to represent us in the Municipal Council for Kawarau Ward. From the energy you have always displayed in any matter concerning the interests of the town and district, we feel sure that if you are elected, you will worthily represent the Ward ; and we assure you of our best support. We are, Yours obediently, ROBERT KIDD OWEN PIERCE and others.
[kKI’I.V.] Messrs Kidd, Pierce, anil tlic other gentlemen signing the above regu sition. ENTLEMEN, —I have much pleasure in acceding to your reguest, knowing you will use your best endeavours to secure my return. I shall have much pleasure in meeting the constituents on Wednesday night, when I will explain my views on munieip d and other matters.—l am, Gentlemen, Yours truly, 1). A. JOLLY.
[REQUISITION'.] Mr ISAAC WRIGHT, Cromwell. DEAR SIR, —Owing to the retirement of Councillor Fraer, a vacancy will occur in the Council. We therefore respectfully request that you will allow yourself to be nominated as our representative for Bridge Ward, as we feel assured, from your long residence among ns, and your willingness at all times to advance the welfare of the district, that you will serve ns faithfully as Councillor. W. SMITHAM JAMES SCOTT M. FRAER T. HERON W. H. WHETTETI A. W. ALLANBY. -We are, &c., WILLIAM BARNES TV. BARNES, SEN. THOMAS FOOTE J. HARDING ( HAS. COLCLOUGH
[HKFhY. ] To Messrs Smitham, Scott, Fracr, and the other gentlemen signing the requisition. Gentlemen, -in reply to your n«. merously-signed requisition, asking me t< | stand for the otHee of (anmculor, 1 thank you foi the. honour ; and if returned, it will be my earnest wish to do everything that is in my powei for the good of the town and district, j I am, Gentlemen, Yours truly, 1. V-'RIGHT.
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Cromwell Argus, Volume III, Issue 142, 30 July 1872, Page 4
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