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Hokitika Guardian, 26 April 1921, Page 3

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MrXICIPAI, ELECTIONS. TO THE ELECTORS. % ■ ladies and gentlemen, TN VIEW of a disclaimer and a report of the Overseas Club Meeting appearing in last night's Guardian, I would like to point out that in the address that 1 published I said that an organised attempt was being made by a certain few to injure my fandidature and to turn against me a section of the community for whom I have the profoundest respect, namely, the Return- 1 Soldiers. Surely any one reading that could see that I had no thought in m\ mind, nor was there the slightest suggestion that the returned soldiers themselves were concerned in it. which would mean that the returned soldiers were endeavouring to turn themselves against me which would be ridiculous. With regard to my statement that an attempt was being made by a certain few” (not soldiers) I leave it to you to judge for yourselves whether that statement is accurate or not; and T have no doubt that it would be interesting to you and throw a good deal of light on the matter if the names of the five ladies and four gentlemen, (including the President of tile Overseas Club), who were all that were present at that meeting were published. 1 see no occasion to go into my dealings with the Overseas Club concerning the rooms. Suffice it to say no standing offer to sell was ever made, but I gave them the right of purchase over a short period which they failed to exercise, and as to the Club suggesting arbitrators to fix the price at which I should sell the property, did you ever hear, anything like it. In the sale of my own property I am the solo arbitrator. Now ladies and gentlemen, I come to the most important feature of the whole matter, and that is that you know and I know, and everybody else knows that the Returned Soldiers with the exception of two or three have never made use of those rooms as a club room. They have their meetings there once a month by the ‘courtesy of the Overseas Club” as their own President put it to me. The Returned Soldiers as a body have never had anything to do with the rooms and are only being used by the “certain few” (not soldiers) that i have referred to, to gain their ends. I do not think that you ladies and gentlemen are likely to he influenced against me by the tactics of a few, and I have the support of a great many of the returned men 1 know, because they have told me so, they know how 1 have felt and acted towards them. The only other body of men that 1 have tho same feeling towards are the brave men who did NOT return. In conclusion I would ask you not to be misled by anything which may he brought against me in this issue of the paper and which I should not have the opportunity of replying to. 1 have every confidence that the electors of Hokitika are just and reasonable, that they will elect the nine men whom they think best able to represent" them on the Council; that the fourteen years service I have to my credit will not count for nothing and that I will be among the nine, I leave my candidature in your hands. Yours faithfully, H. M. COULSON.

MUNICIPAL ELECTION. TO THE BURGESSES, ladiks and gentlemen, HAVING consented to nomination as candidates at the forthcoming Election of Councillors, at the earnest solicitation of a number of persons whose opinions we felt constrained to respect, it is our desire briefly to indicate our views on civic matters. From personal observation wo feel sure that the retiring Council have honestly and faithfully given their attention to the business of the. Borough and have endeavoured throughout to conduct it in the best manner possible consistent with the extraordinary conditions that prevailed for a considerable portion of their term of office. Change in personnel, to some extent at least, from time to time is however desirable. Thereby a new viewpoint may be obtained,’ fresh ideas and methods introduced, and a keener realisation of approaching progress and movement brought about. Local matters pressing for attention are undoubtedly our water supply, the condition of our streets and footpaths, drainage and town betterment generally. It must be conceded that permanent works such as these cannot be carried on out of annual revenue. The records of all Civic Bodies prove this to lie the case. While recognising the urgency of these matters we fully realise the financial stringency that temporarily confronts us. As Councillors we would at all times advocate a steady forward movement, and press for the acceptance of every opportunity which would enable the works mentioned to be taken in band on moderate but definite lines. Our Town and District are worthy of the very best we can do for it. You on your parts are called upon, therefore to make the best selection possible for its management, and we are fully conscious of the important trust, a share in which we for the first time have indicated our, willingness to accept from you. We are, Yours Faithfully, F. W. FEDDERSEN. R. F. PERHAM. A. G. PILKINGTON Vote for FRESH BLOOD AND PROGRESS.

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