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I'o THE ELECTORS OF THE GREY ,E:,IEN,—As lam afraid it will 1)0 impossible for mo to visit nil the centres of population in tins Electorate I take this means of conmnmicatingmy views upon the principal topics of interest now engaging the attention of this district and the Colony generally. L snail support the Orcy Ministry, so long as I have reason to think it is their intention honestly to carry out the principal public works promised by them, and absolutely necessary for the prosperity and actual vitality of the Grey Vallev. The main line of railway, Brunnerton to Amberley, with continuation Grey Valley and Reefton to Nelson, I shall support the Liberal Policy set >rth in the Governor's Speech, viz. : Extension of the Franchise, Triennial Parliaments, Re-adjustment of Representation. I approve of the present Land Tax, ad would support the of a 'roperty Tax, and other measures leading burdens of taxation. I am an advocate for Liberal Lands Laws, I am in favour of a purely Secular, National System of Education. I shall support" every measure offering increased facility and encouragement to Mining Enterprise, and am consequently averse to, and shall oppose, Taxation of Gold-mining Plant and Property. I shall favor measures placing everv possible restriction upon Chinese Immigration. In conclusion, I beg to state that yon may rely upon my supporting every measure, which, in my judgment, is likely to conduce to the prosperity ol the Grey Valley. E. MASTERS. TO THE ELECTORS OF TILE I HOKITIKA DISTRICT. QEEING that a number of influential Electors from all ' parts of the Electorate have done me the honor, by requisition, to ask me to become a Candidate at the forthcoming Election, I have very great pleasure in acceding to their request, and sincerely thank them for the Expression of confidence and good will conveyed therein. I shall take au early opportunity of addressing the Electors on the chief political topics of the day, I am, Gentlemen, Yours respectfully, R. J. SEDDON. Knmara, August 23, 187'.). TO THE ELECTORS OF THE HOKITJKA DISTRICT. OENTLEMEN.-I beg to announce that 1 shall have the honor of seeking the support of your suffrages at the forthcoming election. Practically speaking, I may briefly intimate that my views on the present political crisis are in harmony with the policy foreshadowed to the country by the Grey Government. I shall take early opportunity of adthe electors in the various parts of tiie district.. I am, Gentlemen, Yours, etc., R. DUNCAN. Knmara, August 22, 187). TO TH E KI. ECTO RS~oF~THi 11 OK ITIK A D J STRICT. Q.ENTLRMEN,— I beg to announce that I am a CANDIDATE for your suffrages at the ensuing election. I am, Gentlemen, Yours obediently, PiIIiLLUIN'ALir NOTICE. f\ will le tendered M!l,s, WILLIAMS at an early date, duo no'ice of which will be given, by her numerous friends, in recogud.ioti of her valuable and gratuitous services as piansL. on all decisions when her assistance inis '■•(■en requeued a. eornvris or euierlninments, charitable oi oHerwise. ' ■'•p ,; V ■■•'■ Lije Star ilol.-l [.,,■;

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Kumara Times, Issue 911, 1 September 1879, Page 2

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Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 Kumara Times, Issue 911, 1 September 1879, Page 2

Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 Kumara Times, Issue 911, 1 September 1879, Page 2

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