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Kumara Times, Issue 912, 2 September 1879, Page 2

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE OREL VALLEY. Q ENTLEMEN,—As lam afraid it will be impossible for me to visit all the centres of population in this Electorate, I take this means of comnninicatingmy views upon the principal topics of interest now engaging the attention of this district and the Colony generally. I shall snpj>ort the Grey 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 Valley, viz : The main line of railway, Rrnnnerton to Amborley, with continuation through Grey Valley and Reefton to Nelson, Greymouth Harbor Works. I shall support the Liberal Policy set forth in the Governor’s Speech, viz. ; Extension of the Franchise, Triennial Parliaments, Re-adjustment of Representation. I approve of the present Land Tax, and would support the introduction of a Property Tax, and other measures loading to the more equitable distribution of the burdens of taxation. I am an advocate for Liberal Lands Laws, I inn in favour of a purely Secular, National System of Education. I shall support every measure offering increased facility and encouragement to Alining Enterprise, and am consequently averse to, and shall oppose, Taxation of Gold-mining Plant and Property. I shall favor measures placing every possible restriction upon Chinese Immigration. In conclusion, I beg to state that you may rely upon my supporting every measure, which, in my judgment, R likely to conduce to the prosperity of the Grey '/alley. E. MASTERS. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE HOKITIKA DISTRICT. that a unmoor of influential Electors from all parts of the Electorate have done me the honor, bv 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 an early opportunity of addressing the Electors on the chief political topics of the nay. 1 am, Gentlemen, Yours respectfully. R. J. SEDDON. Kmuara, August 23, 1871). TO THE ELECTORS OF THE IIOKITIKA DISTRICT. /A ENTLEMEN, —I hog to announce that I shall have the honor of seeking the support of your suffrages at the forthcoming election. Practically sneaking,! may briefly intimate that my views on the present political crisis arc in harmony with the policy foreshadowed to the country lay the Grey Government. I shall take early opportunity of addressing the electors in the various parts of the district. I am, Gentlemen, Yours, &e., P. DUNGAN, .Knmara, August 22, 1873. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE HOKITIKA DISTRICT. ENTLEMEN, —I beg to announce that I am a CANDIDATE for your suffrages at the ensuing election. I am, Gentlemen, Yu urs obediently, EDMOND RARFE. Knmara, August 20, 1879. P R EIJ 3.1 IN AR Y N OTIC E. A COMPLIMENTARY RFNEFIT 1 1 will bn tendered MRS. WILLIAMS at an early date, due notice of which will be given, by her Humorous friends, in recognition-of her valuable and gratuitous services as pianist, on all occasions when her assistance has hcen requested at concerts or mitertaiumeiits, charitable or otherwise.