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Hokitika Guardian, 26 October 1920, Page 3

WESTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS of “The Local Bodies Loans Act, 1913,” and its amendments, public notice is hereby given that on WEDNESDAY, the 10th. DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1920, the Westland County Council will proceed to take a poll throughout the County of Westland on the proposal for raising a special loan for the purchase of road-making machinery to include a motor tipping lorry, a portable stone crushing plant and elevator, and a road roller; such plant to be used for constructing, providing and establishing public works within the County of Westland; th e sum proposed to be borrowed shall not exceed £3,000; the proposed security is by a special rate not exceeding "nine-fourteenths of a far- j thing in the pound on the capital rateable value; repayment of the principal sum to be by twenty half-yearly in- j stalments of £1,50 each j and it is not proposed to pay out of the loan any costs connected with the raising of the j loan, or the interest and sinking fund for the first year. Dated at Hokitika this 15th. day of October, 1920. \ T. W. BRUCE, County Chairman.

TO THE electors of the southern riding. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, AT the request of many of the ratepayers, I have decided to become a. candidate at the forthcoming County Election for the position of one of the representatives of the Southern Riding. My long and continuous residence in the Southern district has given me a. thorough knowledge of its ;resources and requirements. I recognise that the completion of the Otira Tunnel joining Westland with Canterbury makes it absolutely necessary that a vigorous Public Works policy by both Government and County should be undertaken in order that the remoter districts should receive the fullest benefit from that work. The bridging of all pi vers. from the Waiho South should be a cardinal feature in that policy. The extension of the Ross Railway and the. improvement of shipping facilites at Okaritc, Bruce Bay, Okuru and Jackson’s Bay are all necessary for the development of the land timber and flax of South Westland. For many years I have taken a keen interest in the development of that district and in this connection. I find that without some constituted standing individual effort has little or no effect. I do not seek election for personal aggrandisement or gain, but feel that I should place the close and practical j knowledge of the district what I possess at the services of the electors. If you do me the honour to elect me I shall use my best endeavours to assist the progress and development of South Westland on the lines indicated 1 abovo. I have the honour to remain, > Ladies .and Gentlenten, Your obedient Servant, JOHN RITCHIE.

WESTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL. | TO THE ELECTORS OF THE I SOUTHERN RIDING. 1 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, AT the request of a number />f ratepayers, l have consented to offer myself as a candidate for the Southern Riding at the approaching County Council election. In soliciting your support, I would respectfully point out that I have a life long knowledge of the district I seek to represent and am conversant with its potentialities and requirements. My best endeavours will be put forth for the advancement of this Riding in particular and the County in general. The bridging of the rivers along the South road, the early completion of the Otira Tunnel, good roads for the settlers, improvements of the southern harbours for the development of the far South, shall have my special attention, and any other matters that may be brought forward pertaining to the progress of the district. f . Hoping to merit your interest and vote on polling day, Wednesday, November 10th., X have the honour to be, Yours faithfully, WM. SEARLE, Herepo.

TO TH'E ELECTORS OF THE CENTRAL RIDING. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: * T THE' REQUEST of a number of ratepayers, I have consented to contest a seat for the Central Riding of the Westland County Council at the. forthcoming election. As a resident and ratepayer of many years standing, I claim to be fully conversant with the requirements of the district, and if honoured with your confidence, will at all times do my utmost to advance the interests of the Riding in particular, and the County generally. While desirous of curtailing any useless expenditure, I am in favour of a more progressive policy* in regard* to improved read construction, and would give my earnest attention to the better maintenance of Traffic bridges throughout the Riding. Tire deplorable Istate t f many of our smaller bridges and culverts, I consider, warrants more durable material being used in their reconstruction. If elected I will do my best to assist all classes of industry and any matter coming before the Council for the betterment of Westland generally will receive my suppoi’t. In conclusion, I trust to merit your interest and support on polling day. I have the honour to be, Your obedient Servant, H. H. MONK, Koiterangi.

SECRET OF HAPPINESS by return registered mail. The essence of all knowledge is self knowledge. Send birth date, month, year, and postal note 5/- to Mr T. J. Dunstone, Boy 1418, Auckland.