THE GENERAL ELECTION

Hokitika Guardian, 15 November 1928, Page 6

THE GENERAL ELECTION

LABOUR GAINS

The f4<-noral election took place yesterday throughout the Dominion. Fine weather prevailed in most places and the total voting recorded promises to ho large. As was predicted there were many surprises. Chief of these was the decline of the Deform support, which carried with it the defeat of three prominent Ministers —Flpns.; McLeod (Lands), Hawken (Agriculture) and Rolleston (Justice). Reform has olften been declared, the farming government, but the defeat of the Ministers holding portfolios closely identified with farming interests, do, not indicate appreciation for favours received. This is emphasised also by the return of other farming representatives, notably Mr Poison, opposing the Government. Mr Coates, whose speech (from the “Dominion” office, Wellington, was heard here last night by wireless, exhibited the right sporting spirit in addressing the noisy audience he had to face. The usual exuberance of spirit was noticeable on such occasions, and Mr Coates had a difficulty in making himself heard. But from what lie said he acknowledged the difficulties of the situation, and indicated his intention of doing the right thing. A special surprise, though hot unexpected in some quarters, was the advance of the Unitdd Party to a foremost position. This was a great compliment to Sir Joseph Ward in the circumstances. He had been appointed Leader olf the party only recently and his health was such that lie was able to speak only at Auckland and Dunedin. He had not spoken at Christchurch nor even at Wellington. The achievement of tho party in the circumstances of beginning late and not covering the territory as fully as-it should have done, indicates a notable swing in. the political pendulum which gives food for thought. The -United—party- was not held in any respect by either Reform or Labour, and each contended that a voto for a United candidate was a vote to keep one of the two main parties out. But the public 'didnot obey the behest, arid as-a result the nominal Liberal party has gained materially and will he the deciding 'factor in any negotiations. Labour had some notable victories, and accounted for some long associated with politics. In the city contests, Labour was. assisted greatly by the triangular fights. 1 Some prominent members of the party 'had..their numbers reduced, while the total of Labour members returned was not as large as Hie party hoped for. Practically all the prominent members of the party are again returned and with the accession of strength will endeavour :no doubt to have a firigfef in the political ( pie in the negotiations which must take place now to avoid another genera] election in order to assure a more definite advantage ior. a.-party or a fusion of parties, to rule under a direct mandate. As will be seen from the figures, there are several close results, and these will ho. altered at the official count when absbnt and postal votes <ue taken into account. ' Till thou an accu-; rate measurri ’of • the party strength would be speculation - largely and-may bo deferred for the present. WESTLAND SEAT. -

YESTERDAY’S POLLING

Q REFORM LOSE HEAVILY

UNITED PARTY’S SUCCESS

INCLUDING WESTLAND SEAT

When the poll closed last evenin'/ arrangements had been made to display the results at the “Guardian" Office. The public soon began to assemble, and the crowd increased to a. considerable volume as the evening proceeded. Tin- results were posted as they came fn on large blackboards, which were specially lit as darkness fell. In addition 2YA broadcasting station wns linked up, and the announcer could be heard over the air giving out the national re suits. Later, several speeches were heard from Wellington. The Westland results came through' steadily, Mr Seddon thanks to Hokitika, began with a good lead, 'flic earlier returns seemed to indicate lm would hold the seat. But when some of the substantial returns from the north .cam©, to hand, the complexion of affairs changed. By 8.30 o’clock it appeared that Mr O’Brien was the likely winner, and both candidates spoke briefly from the steps of the “Guardian” Office. . During the day the proceedings were very quiet' about town. The day was beautifully fine, and the people turned out well to vote. Several motor tars were .plying, principally on behalf of the licensing -poll. The proceedings both during the day and throughout the night were very orderly. There was a largo attendance at the Princess Theatre where the election results were also screened, and at the .conclusion of . the entertainment the audience made its way to the “Guardian” Office to glean the fuller particulars of the Dominion polling. The results were posted at the “Guardian’ Office up .to one o’clock this morning, when the wireless announcer gave it out that the figure's given were the latest, obtainable for the night. There is no doubt that the broadcasting arrangements greatly faciliated the dissemination of the hews far and wide, and it must have been quite a unique opportunity for those in the hack blocks to have the chance of learning the' results first hand so quickly instead of having to wait for the news to come through later by telegraph or mail. The licensing voting indicates that continuance generally has had renewed life. There is marked increase in the voting in its favour as the figures given in another column will indicate. THIS SPEECHES. . Speaking from the stops of /the “Guardian” office last evening; Air

Seddon said I bat the position at that time was not available, but lie bad to go to Greymoutli I hat night where the final results would lie available. He wished to acknowledge his appreciation of the support accorded him by the electors of the district. He thanked liis Committee and the people ol Hokitika and district for the hearty loyal support they had accorded him. He wished to thank them all for their support. He also wished to thank Mr O’Brien for the very fair manner in which lie had conducted tho campaign. He again thanked them for their support no matter what the result of the election may he. Mr James O’Brien followed shortly afterwards. Tie said the election was then still in doubt, but he seemed in a- better position, than at the same time at the previous election three years ago. The result was apparently very hopeful. He thanked them for the increase in votes of nearly 100 in Hokitika. He thanked all who had worked for him. He had to thank his opponent for the honest manly fight he had put up. Fie had to go to Grevmouth to hear the final result and would leave it to Air Neil "Warren to complete his thanks. He hoped it would not take as long as it did three years ago to decide the election. Whether elected or not he was prepared to carry the Labour banner in three years time. A Labour man cannot be defeated, he always comes •up smiling. He thanked them all again- and if successful would return again and personally thank them. About 9.45 o’clock when Mr O’Brien lead was given at 241, Mr N. Warren, who had been deputed by Mr O’Brien, spoke from the “Guardian” steps. Ho referred to his long association with Mr O’Brien’s candidature for Westland, and was pleased that he (Mr O’Brien) had been able again to win office. Air AYarren thought AVestlaiul would remain Labour now for keeps. He went on to say that the Labour candidate bad put up a good fight and deserved the win. and on behalf of Air O’Brien, ALP., Mr AYarren expressed grateful thanks to all supporters and workers. Hearty cheers were given for AL- O’Brien at the close of tho address.

NORTH ISLAND SEATS

AUCKLAND CENTRAL. AY. E. Parry (Labour) 5410 AA 7 . ('. Hewitt (United) -(>o7 F. J. Lysnar (Reform) 754 J. Joiner (I ml.) - >0 Last Election:—AY. E. Parry (L.) •1672; C. A. Wilson (R.) 2172; F. S. Morton (X.) 091. Afajority for Parry, 3500. AUCKLAND EAST. ,J. B. Donald ( United) 40;>S J. A. !,<>e (’Labour) 1822 Mrs C. F. Alaguire (Reform) 2085 Airs C. F. Atag.-'-e (I’-'fonn). Last Election:—, l . A. Lee (L.) 4477; ~T. Stewart (R.) 4189; IT. O. Browne (Lib.) 1293. .Majority for Lee 288. AUCKLAND WEST. AT. J. Savage (Labour) 5520 It. B. Spiers (United) 4128 F. Adeane (Reform) 2004 Last Election:—Af. J. Savage (L.) 5677; S. Oldfield (R.) 5201. Alajority for Savage, 476. AUCKLAND SUBURBS. (New Electorate). H. G. R. -Mason (Labour) ... 4046 Sir Jas. Gunson (Reform) ... 1018 E. R. Allen (United) 2052 PARNELL.

H. R. Jenkins (United) 5453 J. S. Dickson (Reform) 4513 J. AA 7 . Yarnall (Labour) ...... 1595 Last Election:—,T. S. Dickson (R.) 8497; R. F. AYay (L.) 3610. Alajority for Dickson, 4887.

GREY LYNN. J. S. Fletcher (United) 5217 F. N. Bartram (Labour) ... 511.6 P. B. Fitzlierbert (Reform). 617 ,i Mrs Patterson (lndep'ondent) 73 Last Election : —F. X. Bertram (L.) 6061; Miss E. Melville (R.) 5296. Majority for'Bartram .765., EDEN. A. J. Stallworthy (United) 5608 V. H. Potter (Reform) 3210 W. T. Andertoh (Labour) ... 2089 O. E. Burton (Christian Socialist) .: 147 Last Election Sir 'James Parr (R.) 7158; H. G. R. Mason (L.) 4822. Majority for Parr 2336. By-election, April loth. 1926, necessitated by the appointment of Sir James Parr to the position of High Commissioner in London : H. G. R. Mason (L.) 4589; .1. H. Ounson (R.) 4163; Miss E. Melville (T.) 2197. Majority for Mason, 426. ROSKILL. G. C. Munns (United) 542* A. S. Richards (Labour) ... 3215 Miss Melville (Rdform) 3067 Last Election:—V. H. Potter (R.) 7301; A. H. Skelton (Lib.) 4388; G. W. Yarnall (L.) 1399. Majority for Potter, 2913. MANUKAU. W. J. Jordan (Labour) 6071 W. T. F. Mason (United) ... 2758 B. Bunn (Reform) 2461 Last Election:—W. J. Jordan (L.) 6748; J. Massey (R.) 5964. Majority for Jordan, 784. WAITEMATA. A. Harris (Reform) 4231 R. H. Greville (United) 3946 A. G. Oslwrne (fiabour) 2302 Last Election: —A. Harris (R.) 7101; A. G. Osltorne (L.) 3524; 3’. Lamont (N.) 1659. Majority for Harris, 3577. BAY OF ISLANDS. H. M. Rushworth (Country) 3499 A. Bell (Reform) 3348 R. E. Horn blow (lnd.) 270 Last election:—A. Bell (R.) 4211; H. J. Sweeney (C.), 1424; A. E. Bissett (L.) 1268; R. T. Wrathall (N.J

111: R. E. Hornblmv (Lib.) 273. AJajority for Bell 2787. MARSDEN. A. J. Murdoch (United) 3642 AY. Jones (Reform) 3205 AA 7 . H. (.Letham (Labour) ... 1171 A. H. Curtis (hid.) 167 One small return to come. Last Election :—AY. Jones (R.) 4038; A. J. Alurdoeh (N.) 3387; A. S. Richards (L.) 897. Alajority for Jones, 651. KAIPARA. lion. J. G. Coates (Reform) 4903 J. (;. Barclay (Labour) 2373 Last Election:—Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates (R.) 6307; AY. E. Barnard (L.) 1472. Alajority for Coates, 4835. FRANKLIN. J. N. Alassoy (Reform) 3755 H. O. Alelisop (Country) ... 3666 Sixty-six postal votes and fifty-three absentee votes to come. Last Election.—E. D. Al’Lennan (R.) 6714; D. Al’Clyimuit (L.) 1660; J. Rea (N.) 1136. Alajority for Al’Lennan 5054. HAURAKI. (New Electorate). i\. AA". Hall (Reform) 3609 C. R. Petrie (Labour) 2027 E. R. Allen (United) 2752 Last Election (result given for Obincnuiri Electorate which has given place to the new Hanraki electorate). —A. M. Samuel (R.) 3541; H. Roland (I.) 3433. .Majority for Samuel. 108. RACLAN. \Y. Lee Marlin (Labour) ... 3935 AY. Seavilie (Reform) 2946 AY. Blown (1.R.) 135 Last Election Late Hon R. F. Bollard (R.) 4470; E. Riggot (L.) 1614; J. C. G. Lye (N.) 965; R. D. Duxfield (C.) 222. Alajority for Bollard, 2856. By-e’cetion. Sent. 29th. 1927, vacancy created by the death of the lion R. F. Bollard: AY. Loo ATartin (L.) 2241; A. H. AYnring (R.) 2059; T. Parker (Lib.) 1119; C. A.ALagnor (C.) 545; AA 7 . ,T. Taylm; (L.) 209. Alajority for Lee Martin. 182. HAMILTON. J. A. Young (Reform) 4112 S. (. G. Lve (Lib.-Lab.) ... 3178 U. AA". Schramm (Labour) ... 1953 Bast Election:-—I. A. Young (R.) 6830; AY. L. Alartin (L.) 2105; H. AY. Alii nor (X.) 990. Alajority for Young. 1725. WAIKATO. K. Lye (United) 2586 P. S. Reid (Reform) ......... 2529 R. Keegan (Country i 1632 Four returns to come. l.ast Election: —T). S. Reid (R.) 3916: F. Lye (X.) 2998: F. C. S. Lawson 139. Majority for Reid 91S. THAMES. A. Ai. Samuel (Reform) ...... 3874 ,). S, .Alontgomerie (Labo,ur) 2660 E. McGregor (United) ' 2019 Five returns yet, hut cannot a fleet result. Bast Election: —T. AA . Rhodes (R.l 5112: AY. E, G. AYilly (N.) 1805: A. A. Ross (C.) 409; A. J. AYhitesidc (T.) 232. Majority for Rhodes, 3307. TAURANGA, C. K. Alacmillau (Reform) ... 3056 O. C. Chalmers (Labour) ... 2301 F. Collieck (Country') 1674 Last Election :C. E. Alaciuillan (R.) 5187: R. Coulter (X.) 3077. Alaioritv for Macmillan. 2310.

BAY OF PLENTY. Hon. K. Williams i Reform) 239(5 A. F. Monciir (Labour) 1656 Last Election: —K. S. Williams (R.) unopposed. GISBORNE. W. 1). Lysnnr (lnd. Reform) 3433 I). W. Coleman (Labour) ... 3091 W. L. Clayton (United) 2462 Last Election:—W D. Lysnar (R.) 4651; W .1). Coleman (L.) 2980; G. Smith (N.) 1522. Majority for Lysnar. 1672. ROTORUA. C. Tl. Clinkard (United) ... 3387 F. F. Uoekiy /Reform) 2905 A. G. Christopher (Labour) 601 S. A. Judd (Country) 628 Last Election: —F. F. Hockly (R.) 4384; C. H. Clinkard (N.) 1608; J. AY. Sumner (Tv.) 1148; F. Colbeck (C.) 204. Majority for Hockly, 27/6. WAITOMO. IV. J. Broadfoot (United) ... 3519 J. C. Rolleston (Reform) ... 2986 C. Croall (Labour) 614 Last Election:—J. C. Rolleston (R.) 4531; IV. J. Broadfoot (X.) 3096. Alacrity for Rolleston, l'Nio. NAPIER. W. E. Barnard (Labour) ... .5016 J. Mason (Reform) 4538 ' _ast Election:—J. Mason (R.) 5169: L. AUllvridge (L.) 4596. Afnjority for Afason 573. HAWKE’S BAY. Campbell (Reform) 3616 iVl.cK.ay (United) 2749 Lyon (Labour) 3118 • The returns to come cannot affect the result. Last Election :—H. AT. Campbell (R.) 4348; G. AUK ay (N.) 3622: A. L. Ogilvie (L.) 1766. ATajority for Campbell, 726. WAIPAWA. Sir G. Hunter (Reform) ... 3676 A. Goodyer (United) 2023 D. B. Kent (United) 1392 Last Election:—Sir G. Hunter (R.) 4486; AV. A. Chambers (X.) 2705. Alajority for Hunter 1781,. PAHIATUA. E. A. Ransom (United) 3985 G. IT. Smith (Reform) 3282 J. Whittle (Labour) 479 Last Election:—E. A. Ransom (X.) 3800; A. M’Nicoll (R.) 3687. ATajority .or Ransom, 113 i

NEW PLYMOUTH. S. 01. Smith (-Unitod) 5195 E. Bcllrincr (Reform) 3281 AV. G. Simpson (I/iibour) 12-15 . Last Elect ion : —C. E. Bellringer (It.) -Kilo; S. G. Smith (N.) 4365; AAL A: Shcat (L.) 792. .Majority for Bellringer 50. STRATFORD. AV. J. Poison (Independent) 4349 E. Walter (Reform) ......... 3431 Last Election:—E. Walter (R.) 3593 R. Masters (N.) 3324. Majority for Walter, 269. egmont. C. A. AVikinson (lnd.) 4326 Hon. 0. J. Hawkcn (IL) ••• 3067 Last Election:—o. J. Hawkcn (R.) 4086; AV. C. G. Green (N.) 2796. Majority for Hawkcn 1290. PATEA. H. G. Dickie (Reform) i 3810 J. I). Hislop (United) 3626 Last Election:—H. G. Dickie (R.) 4501; J. R. Corrigan (N.) 3226. Alajority for Dickie 1275. WAIMARINO. F. Langstone (.Labour) 299/ R. AV. Smith (United) 2161 J. Georgetti (Independent) 1274 Last Election:—R. AV. Smith (X.) 3751; F. Langstone (L.) 3611. Majority for Smith 140. WANGANUI. AV. A. Veitoh (United) 4557 AV, .J. Rogers (Labour) 2584 W. J. Lewis (Reform) 2482 Last Election : —W. A. AOdtcb (X.) 4339; J. Coni (R.) 3448; AV. J. Rogers (L.) 2240. Majority for Voiteli 891. rancitikei. ,J. O’. Hogan (Independent) 4343 W. S. Glenn (Reform) 3023 F. Andrews (Labour) '59 Only (four booths to come, which cannot affect the result. Last Election AV. S. Glenn (R.) 4613; C. J. Duggan (L.) 2650; A. To’on (N.) 1211. Majority for Glenn 1363. OROUA ,J. G. Cohbc (Unitedi 4096 J. G. Elliott (Reform) 3412 Last Election:—J. G. Eliott (R.) 3545; R. Cobhc (X.) 3075; J. H. Taylor (L.) 760. Afajority for Eliott 470. PALMERSTON. J. A. Nash (Reform) 5148 AV. Bromley (Labour) 3023 C. A. Laughnau (United) ... 2301 Last Election - /—J. A. Nash (R.) 6584; AV. Bromley (L.) 3344. Majority for Nash 3240. MANAWATU. J. Linklater (Reform 3141 P. J. Small (United) 4803 J. H. Taylor (Labour) 1503 IJ. J. Me.Alanaway (1.R.) ... 692 Last Election:—T. Linklater (R-.) 4428; B. Roberts (L.) 2354; P. L. Hoi lings (X.) -504. Alajority for Linklater 2074.

OTAKI. W. 11. Field (Reform) 3123 A. U. Sievwright (United) ... 2448 A. Dyson (Lahour) Dili •I. Purcliase (1.L.) 233 Last Election : —AY. PI. Field (T?.) 4256; R. Semple (L.) 2109; C. T. Darkness (N\) 180. Majority for Field 2057. WAIRARAPA. Col. T. McDonald (United) 4367 A. I). McLeod (Reform) ... 3937 Last Election;—Hon A. D. M’Leod (R.) 3593; R, Masters (N.) 3324. Majority for Walter, 269. MASTERTON. G. R. Sykes (Reform) 3889 W. Thompson (United) 2/91 15. Roberts (Labour) 1256 Last Election:— G. R. Sykes (R.) 4403; J. W. Andrews (N.) 3481. Majority -or Sykes 922. KUTT. T. 51. Willord (United) .6858 W. Nash (Labour) 5739 Last Election.—T. M. Willord (N.L .5080; W. Nash (L.), 4286. Majority for Wilford, 1794. WELLINGTON CENTRAL. Peter Fraser (Labour) 6695 Dunbar Sloane. (Reform) ... 3676 Mrs M. Young (lud. Lab.) 761 Majority (for Eraser 3919 Last Election. —P. Fraser (L.), 5893; A. D. Sloane (R.), 3346. Majority for Fraser, 2547. WELLINGTON EAST. R, Semple (Labour) 5253 T. Forsyth (Reform) y 418; J. J. Clark (1.R.) ...! 2469 Last Election.—T. Forsyth (R.). 6191; A. L. Monteith (L-), 4996. Majority (for Forsyth, 1195. V/ELLINGTON NORTH. C. H. Ch ipmar. (Labour) ... 5096 Sir J. Luke (Reform) 5036 Last Election.—Sir John Luke (II.), 5712; H. E. Combs (Ij.), 3766; J. J. M’Gratli (I.), 1528. 'Majority for Luke, 1946. WELLINGTON SOUTH. R. McKeen (Labour! 5639 M. F. Luclcie (Reform) 2877 J. Burns (United) 2433 Absolute majority 329 Last Election.—R. M’Keen (LA, 5903; A. 15. Sievwright (N.), 4429. Majority for M’lveen, 1474. WELLINGTON SUBURBS. R.. A." Wriglit (Reform) 5298 T. Brindlo (Labour) 3552 Iv. McLennan (United) 3017 Last Election.—R. A. Wright (R.». 6S81; C. H. Chapman (L.), 5339. Majority for Wright, 1542. SOUTH ISLAND SEATSWAIRAU. E. F. Healy (United) 4507 W. J. Girling l.v..ua) 'IILI

Last Election.—W. J. Girling (R.), toll; R. Al’Calltim (X.), 2065; B. J. Cooke (L.), 1916. Majority for Girling, 1949. NELSON. 11. At more (Independent) ... 5365 F. AV. 0. Smith (Reform) ... 3091 Last Election.—il. Atmore (X.), 4951; A. Gilbert (IL), 2485; T. Brindle (L.), 1100. Alajority for Atmore, 2466. MOTUEKA. G. C. Black (United) 3760 P. Hudson (Reform) 3345 Last Election.—R. P. Hudson (R.), 4356; Al. Fagan (L.), 2254. Majority for Hudson, 2102. BULLER. H. E. Holland (Labour; 5343 D. Al. Robertson (Reform) .. 2173 Alajority 3170 Last Election.—H. E. Holland (L.), 4704; C. S. Beilby (IL), 3172. Majority for Holland, 1532. WESTLAND. J. O’Brien (Labour) 4324 T. E. Y. Seddon (United) ... 4081 AVESTLAND VOTES TO COME. Absentees 3x3 Postal votes 200 Seamen 2 Other absentee, votes (say; 15 COO Last Election. —T. E. AC Seddon (X.), 4175; J. O’Brien (L.), 4163. Majority for Seddon, 12. HURUNUI. G. AV. Forbes (United; 4958 L. R. Macfarlane (Reform) 3313 F. L. Turley (lnd. Lab.) ... 519 Last Election.—G. AV. Forbes (X.), 3989; J. G. Armstrong (IL), 3178. Alajority’for Forbes, 811.

KAIAPOI. IL AV. Hawke (United) 3037 J. A. Fleslier (Reform) 2944 Airs M’Combs (Labour) 2688 Last Election. —Hon. 1). Bnddo (X.). 3591; AV. Brock (IL), 3038; C. Al. Williams (L.), 1185. Alajority for Bnddo, 556. CHRISTCHURCH NORTH. H. Holland (Reform) oil2 E. H. Andrews (United) ... 3314 J. X. Archer (Lalwur) 3319 Last Election. —H. Holland (R.), 6228; H. T. J. Thacker (X.), 3318; E. R. Cooke (L.), 2290. Alajority for Holland, 2910. CHRISTCHURCH EAST. H. T. Armstrong (Labour) .. 6299 J). F. Dennehv (United) ... 4073 Last Election.—H. T. Armstrong (L.), 6385; D. F. Dennehy (X.), 3990 Majority for Armstrong, 2395. CHRISTCHURCH SOUTH. E. J. Howard (Labour) 4876 C. S. AlcCully (United) 4500 W. H. Alanbire (Reform) ... 1454 Last Election.—E. J. Howard (L.), 5947; E. CL Ell (Lib.), 4378. Majority for Howard, 1569. AVON. D. CL Sullivan (Labour) ... 6035 CL T. Baker (United) 2412 E. B. Hughes (Reform) 2242 Last Election.—D. G. Sullivan (L.), 5947; AV. E. Lead ley (IL), 4588. Alajority for Sullivan, 1789. LYTTELTON. J. Al’Combs (Labour) 4716 AV. Beanland (Reform) 2838 Lester (United) 2560 Last Election. —J. . Al’Combs (L.), 4900; M. E. Lyons (R.), 4889. Alajority for M’Combs, 11. RICCARTON. McLachlan (United) 4262 Kyle (Reform) 4251 Thompson (Labour) 1587 Last Election. —H. S. S. Kyle.(lL), 5086; AV. Cole (L.). 2828; A. E. Lang-dale-Hlint (X.), 1735. Majority for Kyle, 2260. MID-CANTERBURY. (Formerly Ellesmere and Ashburton.) 1). Jones (Reform) 3856 J. Connolly (United) 3877 IL AAL Wightman (lnd.) ... 217 C. Al organ AA’illiams (Lab.) 825 Last Election. —The Mid-Canterbury seat absorbs wlmt last election were the Ellesmere and Ashburton constituencies. The Ellesmere results were: D. Jones (IL), 4014; J. Connolly (N.), 3380. Alajority for Jones, 634. Tile Ashburton results were: Hon. AAL Nosworthy (IL), 3982; J. N. Harle (L.), 1864; IL Galbraith’ (N.), 1134; H. Al. Jones (Lib.), 417. Alajority for Nosworthy, 2118. TEMUKA. T. I). Burnett (Reform) -4109 E. H. Langford (United) ... 4030 There are 220 absentee votes to come. Last Election.—T. D. Burnett (R.), 3883; C. J. Talbot (N.), 3348. Alajority for Burnett, 535. TIMARU. Rev. C. Carr (Labour) 5207 Hon. F. J. Rolleston (IL) 4644 Last Election.—Hon. F. J. Rolleston HL), 6140; P. C. ‘Vinnell (L.), 3654. Alajority for Rolleston, 2486. WAITAKI. J. Bitc-liener (Reform) 4281 F. R., Cooke (Labour) 3128 Last Election.—J. Bitcliener (R.), 4211; G. Barclay (N,), 3709. Alajority for Bitcliener, 502. OAMARU. J. A. Alaepherson (United) 4735 E. P. Lee (Reform) 4485 Last Election.—Hon. E. P. Lee (R.), 4805; J. A. Alaepherson ( v ), 3708. Alajority for Lee, 1097. CHALMERS. A. E. Ansel 1 (Reform) 3134 X. Campbell (Labour) 2551 J. P. AValls (United) 1845 A. AleLachlan (AI.R.) 37

Last Election.—J. M. Dickson (R.), 4321; AL Connelly (L.), 2728. Alajority for Dickson, 1593. DUNEDIN CENTRAL. Sir C. Statlmm (lnd.) 5576 J. Robinson (Labour) ......... 4033 Last Election.—Hon. C. E. Statham (1.), 6616; J. Gilchrist (L.), 4017. Majority for Statham, 2599. DUNEDIN NORTH. J. AAL Alunro (Labour) 4995 • 11. L. Tapley (Reform) 2873 C. R. Smith (United) 2501 G. S. Thomson (lnd.) 568 Last Election.—H. L. Tapley (R.), 5363; J. AAL Alunro (L.), 5101. Alajority for Tapley, 262. DUNEDIN SOUTH. IL AAL Hall (Labour) 4164 AAL B. Taverner (United) ••• ,4144 C, Todd (Reform) 1988 Last Election.—Air T. K. Sidey (N.), 6259; J. E. AlacManus (L.), 4038. Alajority for Sidey, 2221. DUNEDIN WEST. AAL D. Stewart (Reform) ... 4187 C. D. Moss (Lib.-Lab.) 3084 R. Harrison (Labour) 2287 Last Election.—Hon. AV. D. Stewart (IL), 6305; IL Harrison (L.), 3827. Alajority for Stewart, 2478. CLUTHA. F. AVaite (Reform) 4056 J. Stephens (Lib.-Lab.) 3560 Last Election.—F. AVaite (IL), 3943; J. Ivlie (X.), 2290; J. AV. Fenton (L.), 1428. Majority for AVaite, 1653. MATAURA. Hon. J. G. Anderson (R) ... 3970 D. ArcDougall (United) 3937 Last Election. —Hon. G. J. Anderson (IL), 5062; AV. Hinehey (N.), 2398. Alajority for Anderson, 2664. CENTRAL OTAGO. AV. A. Bodkin (United) 4216 J. Ritchie ''Reform) 3611 Last Election. —J. Horn (X.), 3455; J. Ritchie (IL), 2612; A. Ashworth (L.), 797. Alajority for Horn, 843. WALLACE. A. Hamilton (Reform; 4086 AV. E. Taylor (United) • 3942 Pulley (Labour) I^o Last Election.—A. Hamilton (R-), 4001; J. Al. AlacKenzie (L.), 2673) G. S. Edie (X.), 432; P. Gilfedder (Lib.), 277. Alajority for Hamilton, 1328. . AWARUA. P. A. de la Perelle (United) 4132J. R. Hamilton (Reform) ... 3186 Denham (Labour) 251 Last Election.—J. R. Hamilton (R : ), 3962; P. A. de la Perelle (N.), 3742. Majority for Hamilton, 220. INVERCARGILL. Sir J. G. Ward (United) ••• 6699 S. Al. McAllister (Reform) .. 3776 Alajority 2323 Last Election. —Sir J. G. Ward (Lib.), 4957 ; J. Hargest (R.), 4798; P. H. Hickey (L.j, 811. Alajority for Ward, 159.

.2 a O 'V U M 5Aliaura 51 . 42 Aiekcns 13 7 Arahura 19 32 Aratika (Kotuku) 25 . 12 Aavatuna 15 7 Blaketown 142 120 Bell Hill 55 19 Blue Spur 16 4 Eoddytown 5 20 Bruce Bay >■ 7 ■ 5 Camerons 47 32 Dillmans 38 24 Thingaiiville 8 ’ 1 Evans Creek .■ i 11 Goldsborough 14 12 Greenstone 5 5 Grey Coin ml) a No. 1 ... 108 33 Grey Columba No. 2 .... 118 46 Grey Harbour Office No 1 71 69 Grcv Court House 94 101 Grey Public School 89 219 Grey United Pavilion ... 15.6 212 Grey Town Hall No 1 ... 154 . 145 Orev Town Hall No 2 ... 187 . 156 Grev Town Hall No 3 ... 181 120 Grev Town Hall, No 4 ... 199 .150 Grey O.P. Home 47 47 Hariliari 55 . 58 ITerepo 14 21 Hokitika School 98 117 Hokitika Town Hall No. ■1 : 117 179' Hokitika Town Hall No. 2 .'. 135 258 Town Hall, Hokitika No 3 13 25

Hokitika, St. Mary's ... 158 99 Hokitika, Hospital 19 ■ 26 Hokitika South 11 9 Humphreys 6 18 Kahikatea 26 30 Kaiata 59 36 Kakapotahi 26 6 Kamaka 22 9 Kanieri 64 ■r 87 Kanieri Forks 8' ■ 11 Karangarua 6 6 Kawhaka 15 9 Koiterangi 31 68 Kokiri 47 23 Kopara G 8 Kotulcu 68 35 Kumara 159 118 Kumara Junction 17 16 Jacksons 13 10 Lake Kanieri 6 13 Lower Kokatahi 62 57 Mahitalii 2 8 Mananui 29 12 Marsden •13 9 Matai 2 14 Matninui 28 73 Moan a 28 9 Nelson Creek 94 42 Ngahere 73 36 Nobles 9 3 Okarito 14 6 Okarito Forks 4 4 Okuru 17 18 Orwell Creek 8 4 Otira 76 52 Paroa 68 13 Poerua-Inehbonnie 15 17 Pukekura 11 8 Piniu 59 30 Ross 121 lit Kotomami 29 24 liuatapu 53 39 Kuril 39 22 Rutherglen 15 J2 South Beach 56 18 -Stafford 16 22 Te Kinga 49 29 Tcremakau Settlement • 3 16 Tetaho 6 12 Three Mile 36 31 Totara Flat 46 33 Upper Kokatahi ' 8 26 Waiho Gorge 33 32 Wainihinihi 7 22 Waitaha 18 24 Wallis Siding, Botomanu 14 18 We.heka 25 4 Westbrook .*.... 10 o Woodstock 24 39 Total 4324 4081