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Hokitika Guardian, 15 March 1932, Page 6

LATE LOCALS

The closing of t wen tv-five' Magistrate's Courts in country districts throughout New Zealand will mean an approximate saving of £llOO in admfnstration expenses. The expenses for each" court include the amount' paid to the local constable for acting as clerk of the court and the yearly cost of cleaning the Ooui-tliou.se, the whole amounting i<> about £ls a year. Magistrates will also be s aved travelling expenses, ns in some .-use-.-- they visited the districts at twomonth intervals. In the opinion of Mr D. S. Reid '.Coalition Reform, Raglan), the number ■if in-cmbcrs of the House .should be reduced by half, as a practical economy measure. There was no reason, lie con.ended, why 40 members should not' conduct- the country’s business a s efficiently as 80, and possibly a better administration would be achieved. Mr Reid suggested also that the personnel of the Legislative Council should be reduced- -lie would not propose its abolition—and that no -■fresh appointments (should be made, so that Hitt'number could be allowed to dwindle down to 12. The member favoured ; Iso a 12 months' postponement of local body elections. New Zealand-made and as good as money can buy—that’s Sharlaiul's Vinegar. Pure, piquant, strong. Ideal for table use. In bottle or bulk. All grocers.—Advt..