GENERAL ELECTIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 5 November 1925, Page 1

GENERAL ELECTIONS

WESTLAND SEAT. The .scene in front of the "Guardian” Office last night, was a very stirring one. The whole street was filled with watchers. Thanks to the work of the Kanieri .Electric Ltd., a splendid light was thrown on tho front of the building on whidi the resuts as they came to hand were promptly posted. From r..'iO p.m. till after midnight, when lights out was given, the crowd stayed watching with interest the various announcements. Luckily the weather kept fine till nearly midnight and did not interfere to any. extent with the comfort of the' onlookers.

Total 4015 4000 There are 350 absent voters and 5 sr.-miens’ votes to come to hand. Tt. will l o probably over a week beloro these are dealt with. THE SPEECHES. About 9.30 p.m., .Air Seddon speaking from the steps of the “Guardian” Office at which time he had a lead of about 40. said he desired to thank the citizens of Hokitika for their splendid support. From the bottom of his iionrl be thanked all who had worked on I>K behalf. There were still over 300 absent votes to come in and the result, was still in doubt, and he would take a later opportunity of further expressing his appreciation for the support accorded. — T AH Xoil AVarreii then spoke. He stated lie bail just been speaking to Hr O’Brien on the telephone and the latter had asked him to express his thanks to the people who had worked on his behalf and enabled him to win such a splendid moral victory loi Labour. Air O’Brien’s vote had increased bv 1500 since six years ago and that was highly satisfactory. He again expressed the thanks of Mr O’Brien for the splendid support accorded him.

NORTH ISLAND SEATS. BAY OF ISLANDS. MV. Bell (R.) IT. J. Swenoy (Country) ... 1057 A. E. Bissau (L.) 585 R. AA'ratliall (Lib.) 222 R. Horn blow (X.) 185 1922—A. Bell (1), 3585; V. 11. Road (R). 3397. MARSDEN. AV. Jonas (R) "A. J. Alurdoeh (X) 3153 A. S. Richards (L) 827 1922—A. J. Alurdoeh (T.L.) 3752 ; AA*. Jones (R). 3010. RACLAN. Hi. F. Bollard (R) 4262 J. Piggott (L) 2537 S. I.ve (X) 833 IL li. Dux field (Co.) 210 AVitli 350 absentee votes to come. 1922—R, F. Bollard (R), 3494; S. C. G. Lye (Lib), 271 S E. Piggott (I. Lab) 99. KAIPARA. -J. G. Coates (R) 5947 AA’. E. Barnard (L) 1342 J. G. Coates (R), 5001 : R E. Hornblow (L), 2537. WAITEMATA. *A. Harris (R) 6384 A. G. Osborne (L) 3356 T. Lamont (X') )C)22- —A. Harris (R), 4586; F. H. Burbush (Lib), 3315; R. F. AYay (Lab), 2017. EDEN. *Hon. Sir J. Parr (R) ....... 0459 H. G. Alason (L) 4413 Five returns to come but these cannot affect the result. tqoo—Hon C. J. Parr (R), 3901; H. G R. -Mason (Lab), 3226; F. S. Morton (Lib), 1392,

AUCKLAND EAST. J. A. Lee (L) do 10 J. Stewart (R) 3881 M. 0. Browne (X) 1237 One small return to come. 1922 J. A. Lee (Lab), 5220; C. X Mackenzie (R), 4511. AUCKLAND CENTRAL. *W. E. Parry (L) 0035 C. A. ’Wilson (R) 2190 F. S. Morton (X) 1012 1922 \V. K. Parry (Lab), 1780; A. E. Glover (.1), 3783.

AUCKLAND WEST. S. Oldfield (R) 5858 *M. J. Ravage (L) 5151 Great Harrier booths tire to come, but they cannot' affect the results. 1922—M. J. Ravage (Lab), 5091; J. Farrell (R), 4345. GREY LYNN. *F. X”. Bart-rum (L) 5281. Miss E. Melville (R) 5038 1922 F. X*. Bartram (Lab), 5048; W. J. Uoldsworth (I. R.), 4211.

ROSKILL. V. Potter (X*) 0800 H. Skelton (Lib) 4230 Varna II 1310 1922—V. H. Potter (R), 1838; A. IT. Skelton (.1)), 2831 ; Miss E. Melville (I. R.), 1017; J. Purtell (Lab) 1,181. PARNELL. *J. S. Dickson (li.) 9097 R. F. Way (L.) 3458 1922—J. S. Dickson (R), 4789; S. M. Wren (R), 2105; O. M’Brine (Lab). 2282; W. X'oton (Lib), 1.250. MANUKAU. *\V. .1. Jordan (L) 0490 ,J. -Massey (R) 5081 1922—W. .1. Jordan (Lab), 4020; Mon. Sir F. W. Lang (R). 4111 ; AV. D. Adnains (I), 301. FRANKLIN. *G. D. .McLennan (U) 0337 J. Rea. (X) 1038 .McClymont (.!-.) J 578 1922—Rt. lion. AV. F. Massey (R), 5270 Rea (Lib), 2520. 1925—(8ye-election).—E. D. Al’Lonnan (li), 0055; .1. S. Alontgomerie (l.ah), 2215.

THAMES. *V. \V. Rhodes (li) 1728 A. A. Ross (Co) 283 J. AVhiteside 210 W. E. Willy (.X) 1795 1922—T. W. Rhodes (R). 3930; AV. A. Allan (Lab), 3140; A. 4. AVhiteside (I), 72.

OH INEMURI. A. M. Samuel (R.) 3284 Ml. Poland (1. Lib.) 3.173 Two returns to come. 1922 Poland (I). 3858 ; S. S. Allen (R), 2919. TAURANGA O -”C. E. MacMillan (R) 5101 R. Coulter (X) 2875 1922 lion. Sir AV. 11. Merries (R) 1488 ; |,. Johnstone (Lib), 3018. 1923 (Bye-eloetion). C. E. .Mat-mil lan t.R), 4300; Rt. lion. Sir .1. G Ward <L). 3235.

WAITOMO. Ml. ('. Rolleston (R) 4238 W. RroatifooL (N) 2879 1922 - .1. C. Rolleston (ID, 3118 ; AV. T. Jennings (Lib). 3393. HAMILTON. A. Young (li) 020.) AV. 1.. Mai tin (I.i 1907 11. \Y. Milner i.N) 931 1922—J. A. Young ,li). 5173; A. S. Richards (I,ah), 31.30; (’. I,allert\- (l.th) 180. WAIKATO. T). S. Reid (R.) ,3185 M). Lye (X.) 2488 F. C. Lawson (Country) 91 1922—F. Lye (L), 2154;; J. T. Johnson (ID, 2110; A. G. Dent (R), 1550. BAY OF PLENTY. *K. S. Williams (R) unopposed. 1922—K. S. AVilliams (R) unopposed. NAPIER. J. Mason (R) 4828 1.. .Mell vride (L) -1310 Majority 518 1922—1.. -AFllvride (Lah), 3405: J. Afason (R). 2702; A. E. .full (Lib), 1900; J. Brown 927. ROTORUA. *F. I-foekley (R.) 3935

C. H. Clincaril (X.) 1417 T. A\M Sumner (L.) 1037 Capt. C'olbeck (Country) ... 188 1922—F. F. 1 Toddy (R), 3407; C H. Clinkard (Lib). 3003. HAWKE’S BAY. 11. M. Campbell (R) -4015 Hi. Alaekav (X”) 3350 A. 1.. Ogilvic (L) 1000

1922 G. .41’J\ay (L), 3982; Sir A. IT. Russell (—). 3005; C. H. Chapman (Lab), 957.

GISBORNE. *44'. D. Lvsiiar (R) 1350 1). AV. Coiotnnn (L) 2772 G. Smith (X) 1430 1922—AV. D. Lysnnr (R), 3105; G. Wildish (Lib). 2905: T. Brindle (Lab). 2521. WAIPAWA. Sir O. Hunter (R.) 4200 AV. A. Chalmers (N.) 2500 1922 —Sir G. Hunter (R). 3870; J. .T. Lnngridgo (Lib), 2794. PAHIATUA. *E. Ransom (N.) 3554 A. AleXieul (R.) 3500 There are over 150 absentees. 1922—E. A. Ransom (L), 3541 ; A. M’Xieol (R), 3482. MASTHRTON. (!. li. Sykes (li.) 4102 W. J. Andrews (X.) 3220 1922—G. R. Sykes (R), 3217; A. C. Holms (1. L.). 2691 ; F. G. Evans (Lab), 1633. WAIRARAPA. *11(111. A. D. McLeod 4060 F. F. A ride (X) 2726 1922 A. D. M’Leod (R), 3751: J. AA'. Card (Lib), 3050. STRATFORD. G. Walter (R.) 3442 *.R. Masters (X.) 3150 1922—R. Masters (Lib), 3005: J. B. Mine (R), 3212. TARANAKI. ('. E. Bellringer (R.) 4381 S. G. Smith (X.) 4333 AA'. Seal (L.) 740 There are 452 absent- votes to come, making the issue doubtful. 1022—5. G. Smith (Lib). 4100; C. E Bellringer (P), 4200: G. Tweedio (T) 34.

EGMONT. *O. J. Hawken (R) 3379 AV. C. Green (X) 2089 1922 —O. -T. Hawken (R), 3597: D. L. A. Astburv (Lib), 3225. PATEA. H. G. Dickie (R.) 4210 J. R. Corrigan (X.) 3010 There are 429 absentees to come. 1922—J. R. Corrigan (Lib), 3384: E. Dixon (R). 3233; 0. A'. Pearce (1.R.), 1038. WANGANUI. *44'. A. 4 r eitch (X.) 4055 J. Coull (R.) 3189 ,T. Rogers (L.) 2083 1922—AA’. A. Veitcli (Lib), 4648; J. Coull (R), 3576; J. Ross (Lab), 752. WAIMARINO. R. AAM Smith (X.) 3434 F, Langstone (L.) 3226 1922 F. Langstone (Lab), 2900; R. AV. 'Smith (Lib), 2013; D. D. M’Loan (R), 1002: G. J. Goldfinch (Lib). 507; 11. AA'. R-. Sittlewood (I), 10. OROUA J. G. Elliott- (R.) 3340 R. Cobbe (N.) 2891 T. H. Taylor (L.) 800

1922—1i0n. D. 11. Guthrie (R), 3034; R. Cob be (L), 3591. RANCITIKEI. AV. S. Glenn (R.) 4037 G. J. Duggan (L.) 2380 A. Lyon (X.) 1078 1922 AV. S. Glenn (R), 3935; F. P. Brady (Lab), 2978; H. S. -Alontgomerie (Lib), 790. MANAWATU. J. Linklator (R.) 4105 I!. Roberts (L.) 2270 P. Rollings (X T .) 404 1922—J. Linklator (It), 3048; F. D. Whiblev (Lab), 2113; 11. T. F. Flvgor (I. L.) 980. PALMERSTON. *J. A. Nash (R.) 0170 AV. Bromley (L.) 3101 1922—J. A. Xash (R), 4733; J. Hodgens (Lab). 3000; A". A. Christensen (I. Lab), 558. OTAKI. *AV. FI. Field (It) 3755 R. Semple (L) 1960 C. Hnrkness. (N) 413 1922—AV. H. Field (It), 2810; G. H. M. M’Clnre (Lib), 2752; C. A. Harkness (f. It.), 071. HUTT. *T. M. Wilford 5037 AV. Xash (L) 4049 1922—T. M. Wilford (Lib), 3707; D. K. Pritchard (Lab). 2905; H. D. Bennett (It), 2317. WELLINGTON NORTH. -Sir J. Luke (It) 5175 M. E. Combs (L) 3524 J. .T. McGrath (Lib) 141 S 1922—Sir .1. P. Luke (It), 4024; 11. E. Combs (Lab), 4249; J. Young (.Lib), 1540. WELLINGTON CENTRAL. *Potor Fraser (L) 5159 D. Slnane (X) 3069 .Majority 2.390 1922 P. Fraser (Lah), 5827; AV. If. Bennett (R), 1025; A. B. Sievwright (Lib). 1550. WELLINGTON EAST.

T. Forsyth (R) 5781 *A. L. Monteith (L) 4781 Former’s return assured. 1922—A. L. Alontcith (Lab), 4274; T. Forsyth (It), 3801 ; T. AV. M’Douahl (I. !,.). 1,800; Mrs A. AleA'iear (I. It.), 414. WELLINGTON SOUTH. -It. Alt-Keen (L) 5029 A. It. Sievwright (X) 4188 Informal 159 1922—1 t. Al’Koen (Lah), 5017; G. .Mitchell (I.). 159.5. WELLINGTON SUBURBS. *R. A. AV right (R) 0373 C. If. Chapman (L) 5027 1922-1!. A. AVright (It), 4992; A. W. Croskcry (Lab), 4701.

SOUTH ISLAND SEATS. MOTUEKA. •H. P. Hudson (R) 4194 M. Fagan (L) 211.0 1922—R. P. Hudson (R). 3111; It Patterson (Lib), 2900. BULLER. HI. I-f. Holland (L) 4521 C. S. Beil by (It) 3028 1922—H. K. Holland (Lab), 1113; J Aicuzics (l.Lt.), 2872.

WESTLAND. J. O’Brien (L.) 4015 T. E. V. Seddon (X.) 4000

1922—1. O'Brien (Lain, 2920; T. E. Y. Seddon (Lib), 2439; .1. Steer (10, 1952: J. D. Lynch (1. It.), 550. NELSON. “11. At more (X) 4721 Brindle (L) 1000 Gilbert (It) 2372 1922—11. Atmore (L). 5171; A. Gilbert HO. 3010. WAIRAU. *\Y. J. Oirling (It) 3830 .MeGallum (X) 1993 IT. J. Cooke (L) 1838 An absolute majority of five lor Girling. 1922- W. J. Girling (It), 3991 ; It. M'Callum (Lib). 3805. CHRISTCHURCH SOUTH. *F. J. Howard H.) 5220 11. (i. Ell (I. Lib) -HB3 Labour majority HI-13. 1922—E. J. Howard (Lab), 5323; H. C. Lane (R), 2183; H. G. Ell (1.L.'1, 1028; it. M. Thompson (I), 77.

HURUNUI. *(}. AV. Forl.es (X) 35-18 J. C. Armstrong (R) 2989 1922- G. W. Forbes (Lib), 3903 ; S. Andrews (R), 2705. ASHBURTON. *4V. Xosworthy (R) 3700 T. X. Marie (1.) .1779 li. Galbraith (A) 1058 11. M. Jones (I.) -101

1922—H0n AV. Xosworthy (R), 3,00: 11. M. .Jones (Lib), 2218; F. li. Cooke (Lab), 1184.

LYTTELTON. Lyons (li) 4799 *MrConibs (L) 'l7l-1 Five hundred seamen’s and absent votes are to come.

1922 4. M’Combs (Lab), 4758; 11. Maenrlney (R), 4144.

AVON. *D. G. Sullivan (L) 0172 AV. E. Leadley (X) 4302 Majority 17,0

1922—D. G. Sullivan (Lab), 4402; Hon. G. AV. Russell (Lib), 2420; A. E. Loach (R), 1731; Mrs A. E. Herbert (I), 1407. CHRISTCHURCH EAST. *ll. T. Armstrong (L) 0134 D. F. Dennehy (X) 3791 1922 If. T. Armstrong (Lab), 4045; Dr. Tt. T. J. Thacker (Lib), 3551; AV’. 11. Devcreux (R). 1748. CHRISTCHURCH NORTH.

H. Holland (R) 5707 Dr Thacker (X) 3093 F. 11. Cooke (L) 2130 1922—L. Al. I .sit t (Lib), 5244; Rev J. K. Archer (Lab). 3294; E. H. An drews (R), 2144. RICCARTON. ir. S. Kvle (R) 4802 AV. Cole (L) 2091 ITnut (X) 1652

1922 - -G. AVitty (1.1..), 3240; IT. S. S. Kyle (11), 3005; J. A. Al’C’lillougl: (Lab), 2311.

KAIAPOI. HTon. D. Buddo (X) 3140 AA'. Brock (11) 2658 C. Al. AVilliams (L) 996

1922—1i0n. D. Buddo (Lib), 3328 D. Jones (11), 3203; R. D. Mnrtii (Lab), 750.

ELLESMERE. D. .Tones (R) 3822 J. Connolly (X) 3190 1922—H0n Sir R. 11. Rhodes (R), 3814; J. C. Free (Lib), 3082.

WAITAKI. *J. Bitehenor (R) 3966 G. Barclay (X) 3631 Informal 43

As absent voters are approximately 340, tile returning officer cannot declare.

1922—,T. Bitchener (Rj, 4002: AV. G. Paul (Lab), 3566. OAMARU. E. P. Lee (R) 48 51 *J. A. (McPherson (X) 3530 1922 J. A. Macpherson (Lib), 4067; Hon. E. P. Lee (R), 40-53. 1923 (Bye-election).—J. A. (Macpherson (Lib). 4492: Hon. E. P. Lee (ID, 4147.

TIMARU. F. J. Rollest-on (R.) 5782 P. C. Vinnell (Lab.) 3412 1922—F. J. Rolleston (R), 4709; P C. Vinfibll (Lab), 4421,

TEMUKA. *T. D. Burnett (R.) O. J. Talbot (X.) 3175 1922 T. D. Burnett (R), 3705; T, H. Langford (Lib), 3298; P- R- Xeedliain (I. L.), 2S DUNEDIN NORTH. H. L. Tapley (R.) 5090 *F. AV. Munro- (L) 4849 1922 J. AV. Munro (Lab), 5020 ; J. ,T. Clark (R), 4965. DUNEDIN SOUTH. *T. K. Sidey (L.) 5877 J. 'McManus (Lab.) 3885 1922—T. K. Sidey (L), 5485; J■ E. McManus (Lab), 3758. DUNEDIN CENTRAL. *C. E. Statliam (Ind.) 0290 J. Gilchrist (L.) 3822 1922 C.’. E. Statliam (I), 5092; J. Gilchrist (Lab), 4369; S. Maslin (I. L.), 372. DUNEDIN WEST. AV. D. Stewart (It.) 5973 R. Harrison (L.) 3663 1922—H0n AV. D. Stewart (R), 5437 ; C. -Al. Aloss (Lab), 4156. CtUTHA. F. AA’aite (R.) 3604 *.T. Edic (XL) 2097 J. AV. Fenton 1313 1922—J. Edie (L), 3798, A. S. -Malcolm (R-), 3678. MATAURA. .T. G. Anderson (R.) 4591 AV. Hincliey (X.) 2295 1922—H0n G. J. Anderson (R), 4092; D. jrcDougall 3051. AWARUA, J. R. Hamilton 3748 J. De La. Perello (X.) 3515 1922—P. A. do la Parello (Lib), 3531; J. R. Hamilton (R), 3480; N. McTntyro 147. INVERCARGILL. Sir J. G. Ward (Lib.) 4632

Air Ilargest (R.) 4509 P. Hickey (L.) 718 1922—J. A. Hanan (Lib), 3818; J. Arnstend 2825; H. J. Farrant 2618. WALLACE. A. Hamilton (R.) 3950 J. AV. AlcKonzio 2919 G. Edio (X.) 465 Air Gilfcddor 258 1922—J. C. Thomson (Lib),' 3646; A. Hamilton (R), 3441. WAKATIPU. *J. Horn (X.) 3074 .T. Ritchie (R.) 2286 A. Ashworth (L.) 690 1922—J. Horn (Lib), 4129; J. Ritchie (R), 2492. CHALMERS. J. AllcO. Dickson (R) elected. 1922—1. -McO. Dickson (L), 3644 ; J. Stephens ( —) 2905.

PREMIER’S STATEMENT. nr TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSN., COPTRIOnT. WELLTXGTOX, X'ov. 4. Tlio Prime Alinister, tho Hon. J. C. Coates, has issued the following statement to the electors:—“T desire to express to tho electors of Xew Zealand my sincere thanks for ilio support they have this day given me and the candidates who stood in tlio interests of tho Government Party. I had no lack of confidence in tlio determination of the people to do tho right thing, but, for all that, tho result is very gratifying, and the size of the majority, particularly comforting. I have implicit faith in the future of Xew Zealand, and it will bo my aim, and that of the Government, to servo it with all the- energy. industry, and ability in our power.

“Now that the people Have given their verdict I appeal that all sections will sink their differences and pull together, for tho sake of tlio country. United we can do much, divided we will accomplish little. T will lose no time in putting my policy into operation. knowing that it will be for the benefit of the whole of the people. I will push on with it with all reasonable speed. Tlio result bas ensured what has lioen the desire of the people, namely, stable Government. AA’itli gratitude I aeknoledge wliat is due to the thousands of electors who have supported tlio Government candidates, and especially do 1 thank those who. in addition, have given their time ami one row to tlio cause. Supporters and opponents can rest- assured that no stone will be left- unturned to manage and develop Xew Zealand for the good of the community as a whole.”

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