BOROUGH ELECTIONS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVI, Issue 4824, 24 April 1925, Page 2

BOROUGH ELECTIONS.

MAYORALTY AND COUNCIL.

TWELVE NOMINEES FOR COUNCIL.

During the last few days considerable interest has arisen in connection with the forthcoming municipal elections.

Aa was to be expected, the burgesses hi their wisdom have not found a person to oppose the present Mayor. Mr W. Marshall, who, at the unanimous request of the present councillors, and also a petition largely signed by ratepayers, has agreed to accept a further term of office. During the two years that Mr Marshall has occupied the Mayoral chair he, has shown to the public that he is, a broadminded man of iset purpose and undoubted integrity and foresight. The ' many progressive works that have been, undertaken in the borough recently bear eloquent testimony to the business acumen of Mr Marshall and his unshaken faith and interest in the future development of the town. He is justly entitled to the confluence of the ratepayers, and it is only proper and fitting that ne should b& given an opportunity to carry to a successful conclusion the undertakings he has instituted That Mr Marshall’s ensuing term of office will be a happy and prosperous one is the hope of the burgesses, who will rejoice .with him to see his labours crowned with even greater success than has been attained in the past. For the eight seats on the council twleve nominations h.aye'been receive'd, including six from present mem’bers. Crs. G. P. Lamb and W. Bain being the remaining tw'o members wlu The, following are the members are not seeking re-election.

seeking re-election : —i G. P. Lamb and H. M. Shand; vbg p E. Brenan, nominated by Messrs G/ P. Lamb and H.. M. Shand; E. Edwanls, nominated by Messrs W. Marshall and P. E. Brenan; F. fl. Flatt', nominated by Messrs A. h. Steedman and J. Brenan; H. MeC. Slvind. nominated by Messrs G. P. Lamb and P. E. Brenan ; J- W. Silcoek, nominated by Messrs G. P. Lamb am 1 T. P. Vuglar; T. P. Vuglar, nominated by Meesi’s Marshall. Brenan, and Flatt. ' The foregoing nominees, as already stated, arc present councillors, and are too well known in business and municipal activities to need any comment. . . , Tlie new candidates for municipal honours are :—

R, S. Dunlop, nominated by Messrs N. C. Busby and D. McWatters; I. Pinder, nominated by Messrs W. H. Taylor and W. J. Ellis ; E. A. Porritt, nominated by Messrs W, Marshall, F. E. Fiatf.’and E. Edwards; H. J. Hare, nominated by Messrs C. N. O’Neill .and D. Leach ; G. P. de Castro, nominated by Messrs Marshall and Edwards , R. Waddinghiim, nominated by Messrs Busby, W. H, Taylor, W. J. Ellie, and H .E. Butler.

Of the new candidates the name of Mr E A. Porritt attracts attention. He is a solicitor, and was born in Paeroa 30 years ’ ago, receiving his early education at the Paeroa District High School later attending at Wellington College. Mr Porritt enlisted in the N.Z. Expeditionary Force at. ail enrlv age, and saw. considerable service cn the Western Fronts being awarded the Military : Cross for conspicuous service. On his return t’-» New Zealand he completed his studies and was admitted as a solicitor three years ago. Mr Porritt has always taken a keen interest in military affairs, and at present, holds the ramt of captain, and is officer commanding "A” Company Hauraki Regiment. Some years ago, when the Paeroa Chamber of Commerce was stagnating and’ gradually dying out, Mr Porritt undertook the onerous duties of [secretary, and by his ability and enthusiasm put new life into the chamber, increased the membership, and reduced the liabilities, and the chamber is now recognised as one of the soundest institutions in our midst. As an organiser Mr Porritt has shown himself to be thoroughly capable, and tactful. He is also associated with many other activities in the town. Mr H. J. Hare has already had considerable experience of local body affairs, having served for several years as the Netherton riding representative on the Hauraki Plains County Council, during which time be has shown himself to be a live member who never lost an opportunity of placing Paeroa as the natural business centre before the people of the Plains. He hats strenuously opposed the Plains people’s, objection to the erection of the Paeroa maternity hospital. In addition to owning a farm in the Netherton district MiHare, in conjunction with, his brother, has considerable main street and other property in the borough, and he has unbounded faith in the future progress and possibilities of Paeroa. Mr G. P. de Castro is e p.robably one of the oldest businessmen in the town, and by his impartial fairness and strict integrity is to-day one of our leading businessmen. Mf de Castro has always taken a keen interest in affairs affecting the welfare and advancement of the town, and has unbounded faith .in its future. Mr R. B. Dunlop is probably one o f the least known of the new candi, dates. He came to Paeroa a little over two years ago, and) purchased a fruit and confectionery business,, as well as-other borough property. Mr Dunlop is a yoiuig man, and full of enthusiasm. Incidentally, he still owns a productive farm at Netherton. Mr J. Pinder, who is a carpenter and building contractor, has lived in Paeroa for many years, and has the advancement of the town at heart. He is an enthusiastic member of the Paeroa Bowling Club, and identified himself prominently in the settlement of tho trouble that arose between the club and the borough council in November last.

Mr R. Waddingham is very- well konwn to all the older residents of Paeroa, having lived in The town for ii long number of y«?ans. Until a few

years ago Mr . Waddingham was in business as a plumber, his partnerbeing Mr F. A. Balcke, an ex-coun-cillor. Although Mr Waddingham has not appeared much in the limelight in local politics he has always taken a keen interest in the affairs of the district, and his sound knowledge and foresight have been frequently quoted. In days gene by Mr Waddingham was an active member of the Paeroa Rugby Union, and up to the present time has evidenced a keen interest, in sport of all kinds. There has been talk in some quarters of “tickets” being formed, but so far nothing tangible has come to light. The main point that burgesses will do well to bear in mind is that this borough is now showing definite signs of progressive development, and only Jhose men who have the interests of the town at heart, and who are ‘prepared to put their shoulders to the wheel for - the prosperity of. the town shonlfl be returned on day next, April 29. .