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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2146, 19 November 1875, Page 2

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Thursday. ! Mr Curtis addressed a full meeting of his constituents and announced his intention of coming forward again, and was well received. He commenced with a very handsome compliment to Sir George Grey for sincerity and earnestness of purpose, though compelled to differ from him. The principal portion of his speech was demoted to the Abolition Bill. He considered that no new institutions would be necessary, but sufficient to enlarge the powers and pecuniary resources of municipalities and road boards, and to place other functions, such as education, &c, in the hands of the Boards, and so to bring about an expansion of the present institution. He considered the Legislative Council had done good service, but its constitution required remodelling. He felt convinced that an addition of taxawould soon be necessary, and that must take the form of a land and property tax, and if that was not sufficient an income tax also. He was loudly cheered, and received a,vote of thanks. It is believed there will be three candidates for the twoJ city seats, namely, Messrs Curtis, Sharp, Luckie. For the suburbs, Mr Rout, Provincial Treasurer, will oppose Mr Eichmond. " ;