THE SECOND BALLOTS.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 20 December 1911, Page 3

THE SECOND BALLOTS.

The result of the second ballot of Thursday, for the eighteenth Parliament of New Zealand was I awaited with more intense interest thoughout the country last Thursday than has been the case in a political contest for manyyears past. The Parnell and Grey Lynn contests were the centre of most interest generally, while Dunedin West was watched very closely. KAIPARA. The Kaipara contest between Mr Stallworthy (G) and Mr J. G. Coates (IL) was a very keen one throughout the' electorate, resulting in a decisive victory for Mr. Coates by 593 votes. In Helensville workers with vehicles for both candidates plied hither and thither from the opening till closing of the polling booth. In the evening a large crowd awaited the results, which were given out from the Post Office steps, with consideral interest. At about 10 o'clock it was easily seen that the voters were throwing over the old member for the new, Mr Coats increasing his lead with every result received. Both candidates had their head quarters in Dargaville, where they addressed a large crowd after the results had been given out and received with expressions of rejoicing and regret by the rival parties. Mr Coates after shaking hands with the defeated candidate, • heartily returned thanks to the electors for the honour conferred on him, and paid a tribute to Mr Stallworthy's personal work and good service. Mr Coates announced that if the' Ward party was returned to power lie would support it for twelve months, but if not, he would adopt an • absolutely independent attitude. Mr Stallworthy returned thanks to his supporters, and wished Mr Coates a future full of honour and useful work. Personally he had the consciousness of having horourably done his duty and much good service for the people. Mr Coates had come into the political arena at a troublous time. The parties were evenly balanced —one party striving for privilege for the wealthy and the other for the benefit and uplifting of mankind. He hoped his young friend would render good service to the people and have a successful career. Cheers were given for both gentlemen, and it is pleasant to record that not one suggestion of personal bitterness at any time entered into the contest. Mr Coates was carried shoulder high by his admirers, and soon afterwards the crowd dispersed. Following are the results : — 03 >> "£ -^ o j3 o Tutamo 6 6 Taupaki 8 18 Dargavillo 336 323 Soarrotts 16 26 Mapuna ... ... ... 10 7 Hawkins Bush ... ... 24 16 Tangawahine ... ... 47 37 Kopuru 106 223 Muka 16 5 Maropui 31 17 Hoanga 24 34 Babylon 3 19 Aranga 22 2 Pouto 4 5 Young's Point 23 .20 Tangaihi 8 16 Port Albert 74 48 Kaihu 94 75 Mangatu 3 14 Raupo 36 16 Naumai 41 50 Riverhead 47 28 Helensville ... ... 229 219 Tauhoa 15 27 Makarau 15 12 Paparoa 92 58 Woodhill 21 24 Waimauku 33 27 Tokatoka 29 25 Hukatere 24 14 Wharehine 19 11 Ahuroa 4 3 Rehia 24 9 Kaipara Flats 39 4 Ararua ... ... ... 42 3 Wellsforcl 13 3 Kaukapakapa ... ... 99 56 Aoroa ... ... ... 71 42 i Parakai ... 66 30 Onetea 44 23 j Ruawai 94 11 I Tangitiki 11 21 Okaku II 9 11 Pahi 21 4 Okahu 27 5 Batloy 15 21 Matakohe 81 10 Woodcocks ... ... ■ 24 6 Wairere 15 12 Katui 14 18 Kaiwaka ... ... ... 33 31 Redhill 23 11 Te liana 84 11 Waima Bridge 11 13 Matakohe No % 13 4. ■Bickerstaffe %% 60 Kirikopuni 18 16 Arapohue 80 22 Aratapu 86 145 Awakino ... ... ... 24 16 Glorit 18 3 Hoteo North 24 1 Houto ..... § 5 Komokoriki ,„ ~, 14 0 Kumeu 49 33 Mangakura 15 5 Mangarata ... ... 10 13 Okahukura 6 8 South Head ... ... 7 4 Tatarariki P.O 16 26 Tangiteroria 38 7 Whakapirau 40 2 Kai-Iwi 4 10 J. (j. Goates [I.L.] 2721 j; Bt&iiworthy ■[(*].,.;;;, 1 ,,; 1 ;; 1 j?i§4 Majority for Coates 567 Mr Stallworthy polled 3276 votes and j Mr Coates 1829 votes in the first ballot. I Mr E. T. Field (O.) received 847 votes.

WAITEMATA. A. Harris (O.) 3791 W. J. Napier (M.) 3392 FIRST B4LLOT. W. J. Napier (M.) 3064 ; A. Harris (O.) 2787; E. Allison, jr. (I.) 1375. GREY LYNN. J. Payne(Soc.) ....3454 *Hon. G, Fowlds (1.L.)... .3422. FIRST BAXLOT. Hon. G. Eowlds (M.) 3081; T. Payne (I. Lab.) 2183; W. H. Murray (O.) 1565. PAENELL. J. S. Dickson(O.) 4225 Sir John Findlay (M.) 3723 JTBST BALLOT. J S. Dickson (0.) 3531; Sir John Findlay (M.) 2917 ;M. J. Mack (Lab.) 1537. DUNEDIN WEST. *Hon J. A. Millar (M.). . . .4396 H. D. Bedford (0.)...... 3767 FIRST BALLOT. Hon. J. A. Millar (M.) 3879 ; H. D. Bedford (I.O.) 3571 ; J. W. Munro (S) 765, ' " •• Eaglan.—E Bollard (0), Ohinemuri. —H. Poland (M). Hawke'a Bay.—H. M. Campbell (0) Otaki.—J. Eot ertson (Soc). Pahiatua —J. H. Escott (0). Masterton.—G. ,K. Sykes (O). Wellington Central—F. M. B. Fisher (O). Wellingt6n South.—A. H. Hind, march. (Lab). , Welling Suburbs and Country Bis* tricts —W. H. D. Bell (0). Wellington East.--A; Newman (O). Wanganui.—W. A. Yeitch (Lab). Waimarino—-E. W. Smith (M). Wairau.—l?, McOallum (M). 'Nelson. —H. .Atmore (I.L). Eiccarton.—G. Witty (M). Christchureh East.—T. Davey (M). Avon.—G. W. Enssell (M). Chrifctchurch North.—L. Isitt (I L). Kaiapoi.— tlon. D. Buddo (M). Ashburton. —W. Nosworthy (O). Tiniaru.—J, Craigie (M). Waitalci.—F. Smith (0). Dunedin North. —G. M. Thomson (0) Chalmers.—E. H. Clark (M). Invercargill.—J. A. Hanan (M). THE FINAL VEED'JLCT Ministerialists - 35 Indep. Liberal . - . i Labour - »» 2 Socialist - -'2 Opposition- - 37 GAINS AND LOSSES. Gained. Loss. Ministerialist 3 14 Opposition 13 3 Labour '2 I Socialist .2 0 Independent 0 1 Three Maori electorates have yet to come.