DUNEDIN ELECTION.
Dcxedix, July 14. The polling for a member of the House of Representatives in the room of Mr. R. Stout, resigned, took place to-day. There was nothing like the excitement customary in town on such occasions, and itwas only in and around the central polling booth (the old Supreme Court-house) that there were any indications of any unusual occurrence in the city. The committees and friends of both candidates worked hard. It is understood that Mr. Reeves got the Catholic block vote, but Mr. Stewart received the hearty support of his friends, especially members of the legal profession, who have confidence in him and worked hard for him. The result of the poll was— Stewart ... ... ... 72G Reeves ... ... ... 563 Grant ... ... ... 51 Majority for Stewart ... 1(33
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1009, 15 July 1879, Page 2
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126DUNEDIN ELECTION. Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1009, 15 July 1879, Page 2
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