LOCAL AND GENERAL

Horowhenua Chronicle, 30 January 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

1 Mr W.vbrant Olphert, R.N.R., who was chief officer of the R'.M.S. Remuera on lier last trip here, is now lientenantcommander of H.M.S. Seadaun. and is engagedi in patrolling the west coast of Ireland and mine-sweeping. Then* ; s quite a fleet of patrol ships who.se naval base ie Quoenstowii. The Seadaun before being taken over by the Admiralty was a largo steam trawler. In connection with Dunetlin Central election on Wednesday next the following information respecting absent voters' permits is circulated for he information of those concerned.—"On election day the electors of Diinedin Central who happen to be absent and have absent voters' permits can vote at any post office in the Dominion on presentation of their permits. Postmasters postmistresses or other persons for the time being exercising the functions of postmaster, will supply tho necessary ballot paper and post the vote in a sealed envelope to the Registrar of Electors, Diinedin Central. The holders o'f permits are reminded that the election takes place on Wednesday, and they can vote on tliat day only and between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Candidates are Mr 0. B. Statham and Mr W. J. Miinro."