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Dunstan Times, Issue 1020, 4 November 1881, Page 2

General Notices. TO THE ELECTORS OP TOE DONSTAM DISTRICT. Gentlemen, — EnormniceT I y the confidence reposed in mo during many years, and nmholdane 1 hy the very numerous assurances of support which I have received from all parts of the (list' ict, I announce myself as a candidate for your suffrages at the ensuing general election. 1 shall take an early opportunity of addressing you at the various centres of population. In the mean'imo, I hog to present to you my political card. I am in favor of— The sub-division of the runs, with provisions against dummy urn and double holdings The severance of all agricultural land from the runs when re-leased, so that it may always bo open Jor sale or selection. The constitution of hundreds of large extent a”ound every Mock, so that settlers may have free land to run stock upon. The reservation from sale of runs containing auriferous land, and the conservation of the gold miner’s rights anil privileges. The appliance of Government aid to the development of our auiiferous resources. The aboliti n of the gold duty, and the reduction of charges for miners’ rights and Warden’s Court certificates. The promotion of inland communication Ly the construction of radways from the coast to the interior. The establishment of direct steam communication with Great Britain. The encouragement of local indmtri s by a wise and judicious re adjust meut of the tariff. The restoration of the embezzled Land Fund to this island. The establishment upon a sound basis of an educational system which shall be full, free, and fair. The decentralisation of political power, and the adjustment of local government, so that the colony shall no long"! - be ruled from a distant centre. The reform of tho Legislative Council by substituting popular elections for the present nominee system. These, gentlemen, are the principles I entertain and advocate. If they aro in unison with yours, pray do mo the honour to record your votes ia my favour.

Your obedient servant, VINCENT PYKB. View Cottage, Clyde, 3rd November, 1831. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE DDNSTAN RIDING. Ladies and Gentlemen,— I do myself the honour,to announce that lam a candidate for your suffrages at the approaching County Election. I trust that as an old resident I may rely upon your support and influence. Yours obediently, VINCENT PYKE. View Cottage, Clyde, 3rd November, 18S1. TO THE ELECTORS OF TriE DUNSTAN DISTRICT. Gentlemen,—

In compliance with a requisition from certain electors resilient in Alexandra and at Speargrass Flat, and at the request of a large number of electors in different parts of the district, I beg to offer you my services as your representative in the Assembly. I will lake an early opportunity of explaining to you the principles on which I ask your suffrages. 1 am, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, Wit FRABEE.