LYTTELTON BY-ELECTION.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 74, 27 November 1913, Page 5

LYTTELTON BY-ELECTION.

THE CLOSING OF THE ROLLS.

I I'er Prk*«j Issociation

lii the House of Representatives last night, Sir Joseph Ward said that he had been informed that notice had been given to close- the Lyttelton roils, with the result that many people who had a right -to have their names on the rolls would be unregistered and deprived of a vote. He suggested a delay in closing the rolls. Mr Massey agreed that all who were entitled to lie on the roll should have an opportunity of enrolling. He doubted, however, whether this could Jxydone as lie understood that the writ had been issued. He would consult with the Crown Law Officers and see jwhat the position was. Christchurch, November 27. If is stated that the Labor candi-. Idatq fur the Lyttelton seat will lie selected on Friday night. The delay is duo to the cumbrous ballot system. The sudden closing ofMhe rolls on Tuesday was the subject of Labour and Liberal protests. Many completed enrolment forms were shuc out.