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Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2515, 9 March 1871, Page 4

Election Notices. IN pursuance of “The Regulation of Elections Act, 1870,” I, John Burnside, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Peninsula, do hereby gi v e notice that by virtue of a Writ, bearing date the seventh day of February, 1871, under the Public Seal of the Colony, an Election will be held for the Return of One Member to serve in the Provincial Council of Otago for the said District, and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Schoolhonse, Anderson’s Bay, at noon, on the tweutyfourth day of March, 1871 ; and that the poll (if necessary) v. ill be taken on the thirtieth day of March, 1871. JOHN BURNSIDE, Returning Officer. The following are Polling Places for the the Electoral District of Peninsula : The Schoolhonse, Anderson’s Bay The Schoolhonse, North-East Harbor The Schoolhonse, Portobello JOHN BURNSIDE, Returning Officer. Dunedin, 7th March, 1871. _ IN pursuance of “The Regulation of Elections Act, 1870,” I, John Burnside, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Kaikorai, do hereby give notice that by virtue of a writ bearing date the seventh day of February, 1871, under the Public Seal of tbe Colony, an election will be held for the return of One Member to serve in the Provincial Council of Otago for the said District, and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Schoolhonse, Green Island, at noon on the third day of April, 1871, ahd that the poll (if ne .essary) will be' thken bn the sixth day of April, 1871. JOHN BURNSIDE, Returning Officer. The following are polling-places for the Electoral District of Kaikorai : The Schoolhonse, Green Island The Schoolhonse, Kaikorai JOHN BURNSIDE, Returning Officer. Dunedin, 7th March, 1871. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY. GENTLEMEN,— Being asked to day by numbers of my fellow-citizens if I intended to contest tbe election for the City (they not observing my name amongst an array of names in the piges of the Timm), I informed them that 1 do intend to stand for election, and if returned will use my best endeavors to advocate progressive and liberal measures for the development and advancement of the Province ; for the encouragement of manufactures for the purpose of making cloth, paper, glassware, for the growth of hops, and every commodity for which the soil and climate of this country are so admirably adapted. If lam returned I will give no factions opposition to any party who may be in power, so long as progression ” is their motto. I will support and protect the interests of all classes, as I consider no antagonism ought to exist .as between squatter, farmer, and miner: all ought to be alike fairly represented, and until our legislators can thoroughly throw aside class legislation, the country cannot progress. The above is an outline of some of my views. If they meet your approval, and I am returned, 1 will endeavor to have them carried into effect. I am, Gentlemen, Yours very truly, THOMAS BIRCH. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF DUNEDIN. GENTLEMEN— I have to-day been presented with a requisition signed by a large number of yourselves, asking me to offer myself as a Candidate for the representation of the City at the coming elections for the Provincial Council. Up to the time I saw tbe document I had not intended to ask your suffrages on the present occasion, as I felt, from past experience, that I had not sufficient time at my disposal to discharge satisfactorily the duties of the position. From the flattering nature of the requisition, however —signed as it is by parties who both agree v itli and differ from me in political matters—l feel that out of respect to those who have asked me, I have no o her course open than place my services at your disposal. In doing so, I desire to state that should your votes place me in the position of one of your representatives, 1 sh ill, as J. have done in the past, use my best efforts to promote the interests of the City and of the province generally. My views are, 1 hope, of a liberal and progressive character, and my only object in coming forward is to do what 1 can to assist in pushing on public works, promoting settlement, developing the varied resources of this magnificent country, and at same time maintaining the efficiency of our educational and other social institutions. Trusting to meet you before the day of election, and thanking the requisitionists for their confidence, I have the honor to remain, Your most obedient servant, GEO. TURNBULL. Dunedin, 4th March, 1871. ‘ TO GEORGE HEPBURN, ESQ. SIR— We, the undersigned Electors of the Waikari District respectfully request you to allow yourself to be nominated at the forthcoming election to represent this district in the Provincial Council. Y our long experience in the Council, your proved earnestness in desiring to assist in the passing of all truly progressive measures, without reference to class, lead us to think you arc specially fitted to represent us during this critical stage in our history ; and should you comply with our request we pledge ourselves to use legitimately all our influence to secure your return. We are, Sir, your obedient servants. R. S. Campbell Chas. Robertson G. Wallace William Langlands Alexander Mahon Chas. Reid And others Tp Messrs Campbell, Wallace, Mahon, Robertson, Langlands, Reid, and the other requisitionists. GENTLEMEN— In reply to your Requisition, I have much pleasure in again placing my services at your disposal; and if elected, will devote the necessary time and attention to the discharge of the duties devolving upon me as your representative. I have the honor to be, Your obedient servant, " GEORGE HEPBURN.