THE SURREY HILLS ELECTION.
JOHN NORTON DEFEATED. Received 21", 4.37 p.m.' ? brosjT, July 23. The Surrey Hills election was . exciting and noisy, and resulted t.. Bruntnell (Liberal) 1,109, Meagher (Independent) 961, (Labor) 888, Nor. ton (Independent) 679. , '
[On July 3rd Mr John Norton created exoitement in the New South Wales Assembly, accusing Mr Holraan, a prominent member, of aooeptina bribes from brewers m connection with the Liquor Bill. He demanded a Koyal Commission of enquiry, and challenged Mr Holman to resign and oontest Uootamilndra seat with him. Mr Holtnan replied to Mj Nor, ton s charges, denying them, arid ooneluded by aeoepting the challenge. Mr Holman represented Cootamundra, and Mr Norton represented , Surrey Hills, Mr Norton has now beeu-defeated for his old seat. The Cootamundra con* test takes place next Saturday.] .
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8163, 23 July 1906, Page 2
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131THE SURREY HILLS ELECTION. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8163, 23 July 1906, Page 2
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